RT Article
T1 Catechesis, Developmental Theory, and a Fresh Vision for Christian Education
JF Christian education journal
VO 11
IS 1
SP 8
OP 23
A1 Espinoza, Benjamin D.
A1 Johnson-Miller, Beverly
LA English
PB Sage Publications
YR 2014
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1809238544
AB The use of developmental theory in Christian education, though invaluable, has led to several insufficiencies in practice, namely intergenerational fragmentation, a diverted focus from scriptural engagement, and the tendency to box people in according to their developmental capacity. We propose that the church's historic method of educating believers, catechesis, is a preferable educational framework that re-centers Christian education around the historic faith, brings generations together, renews focus on Scripture, and rigorously challenges believers to continuously grow in their faith.
K1 interdisciplinary studies
K1 Social Science
K1 Theological Education
K1 educational theory
K1 Human Development
K1 Christian Education
K1 Catechesis
DO 10.1177/073989131401100102