The purpose of this research is to examine the necessity and application of qualitative research in the field of Christian Education, and to introduce to Korean scholars the CAQDAS(Computer-Aided Qualitative Data Analysis Sofeware), which is latest/mo...
The purpose of this research is to examine the necessity and application of qualitative research in the field of Christian Education, and to introduce to Korean scholars the CAQDAS(Computer-Aided Qualitative Data Analysis Sofeware), which is latest/most advanced methods to process the qualitative inquiry, which has spread from Austrailia to western academic field. In order to achieve the purpose of this article, this researcher seeks to introduce the current research trends in Christian Education and CAQDAS program, and to summarize the characteristics of several CAQDAS program, and to present examples of CAQDAS application, which would improve the understanding of Korean researchers about the qualitative research on CAQDAS. This research would help Christian Education academic fields in Korea, in which the theory and application of CAQDAS is still in early stage, in that it would provide the critical insight as to how to apply various levels of programs.
First, it is necessary to increase researches on utilizing the qualitative research methodology in the Christian Education field. The central interests of Christian education are mostly qualitative values. However, these values demonstrate limitedness of the current methods of quantitative surveys and literature analysis approaches. In this aspect, for the fruitful research in Christian education, this qualitative research method would be absolutely necessary, because it listens to the voice of the people where actions occur. Especially, the research using CAQDAS program would further enhance shcu approaches.
Secondly, various trials and approaches related to CAQDAS programs are in demand in the field of Christian education. Especially in the field of Christian education, the demand for qualitative approach is strong, and this demand is a consistent and constant demand from scholars whol have struggled with dilemma from the abstract researches. Responding to these demands would mean to upgrade a step higher the qualuty of research in the field of Christian education, and to obtain a position in which Christian education would be a leading scholarship by guiding and selecting the scholarly research on the said topic dealt in the general education field.