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Title: Comparing Course Modalities for Religious Education Outcomes
Language: English
Authors: Anthony Sweat, Kenneth Plummer, John Hilton III, Stephan Taeger, Ross Larsen, Stephanie Dibb Sorensen, Abigail Norton
Source: Religious Education. 2025 120(3):277-293.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 17
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: College Students, Religious Education, Learning Modalities, In Person Learning, Electronic Learning, Synchronous Communication, Distance Education, Asynchronous Communication, Blended Learning, Peer Relationship, Teacher Student Relationship, Sex, Grade Point Average, Student Motivation, Preferences, Outcomes of Education
DOI: 10.1080/00344087.2025.2477905
ISSN: 0034-4087
1547-3201
Abstract: This study statistically analyzes data from 241 university students in the same religion course during the same semester, with the same instructor, enrolled in four different course modalities: face-to-face, blended, synchronous online, and asynchronous online. Across modalities, students received identical course content and assessments. When statistically controlling for gender, incoming GPA, modality motivation, teacher rapport, and peer connectedness, data indicate no significant differences across modalities on overall course score, final exam, student course ratings, or religious outcomes. Implications of this research are analyzed and discussed, including limitations of specific circumstance, population homogeneity, and sample size.
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