246 3. Motivation for Christian education a) Why did you choose a Reformed school? b) What could you say about the school when it comes to the Christian identity? (population, context, team, practices; what would an outsider see?)112 c) Do you think colleagues think the same about these things?113 d) Why is Christian education important? What are the differences in comparison to the functions of the church and family (in relation to Christian socialization)? What is the most important function of the school? e) Do you experience dilemma’s concerning the Christian school identity? f) What provides, anno 2015, a clear chance when talking about ‘the identity’? (abilities) And what do you experience as threatening? g) Could you imagine working at a school of a different denomination? 4. Diversity within the school a) How diverse is the population of pupils and teachers? b) Are there tensions? c) Examples? d) What attitude would you like your pupils to display concerning this diversity? 5. Personal experiences with religious others or non-religious people a) Religious diversity is a characteristic of contemporary society, and it increased in the past decennia. What is your opinion about that? Enrichment or threat?114 b) How often, when or where do you meet religious others or non-religious people? c) How do you perceive that? d) How would you define religious others or non-religious people? e) Do you experience enough space for Christians in society?115 6. Pupils and religious others or non-religious people a) Do your pupils meet religious others or non-religious people? b) In the classroom, are religious others or non-religious people mentioned? When/how? c) What is the most important message of the Christian faith you want to share with your pupils? 112 Cf. De Muynck (2008, interview directeuren); De Wolff (2000, pp. 510-511) 113 Cf. Afdal (2006) 114 Cf. Bertram-Troost (2006, p. 341) 115 Cf. Versteegt (2010, p. 258)
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