RT Article T1 Love: A Critical Pillar in the Pedagogy of Jesus JF Christian education journal VO 17 IS 2 SP 233 OP 247 A1 Sales, Terrelle B. LA English PB Sage Publications YR 2020 UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1726543218 AB This paper seeks to illuminate the Christocentric themes and elements found within critical pedagogy. This work looks to Jesus as a pioneer in the development of some of the essential theories and works brought about by many critical scholars, namely Paulo Freire’s social concept of conscientization and teaching as an act of love. Jesus’ pedagogy offers love not as a political force, but as a spiritual command that is unconditional in scope and application. K1 Love K1 pedagogy of Jesus K1 Critical Pedagogy K1 Conscientization K1 Social Consciousness K1 Teaching K1 Christian Education K1 critical awareness DO 10.1177/0739891320918592