Analysis of theology in children fiction Relying on the story works of Claire Jobert

Abstract

Studying the subject of theology in children fiction literature, regarding having the educational, moral and social functions, has significant and particular value and place. In this research, we are studied and analyzed that theology in the works of Claire Jobert, and the point that how this author considered and interpreted the concept of God – the highest religious concept- and the religious concepts which are related to that. In this regard the author, after explaining the summary of each story and explaining its main issue, performed an apparent and content analysis, psychological studying, religious and moral teachings studying and analysis, explaining the story style features, dialogues and characterization. And according to the studies and researches that are done in the works of Claire Jobert the following results are obtained: Mrs. Claire Jobert used indirect speaking and tangible and objective examples through the sense of God seeking, curiosity and endless questions of children about God, and tried to change children’s insight and vision by presenting the monotheistic world view and inducing theism and god centeredness. Her books, because of having important and various aspects of theology, have great value and have wonderful influence on the children’s God seeking mentality