Catechesis, Developmental Theory, and a Fresh Vision for Christian Education

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...

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Τόπος έκδοσης:Christian education journal
Κύριοι συγγραφείς: Espinoza, Benjamin D. (Συγγραφέας) ; Johnson-Miller, Beverly (Συγγραφέας)
Τύπος μέσου: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Άρθρο
Γλώσσα:Αγγλικά
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Έκδοση: Sage Publications 2014
Στο/Στη: Christian education journal
Άλλες λέξεις-κλειδιά:B interdisciplinary studies
B Theological Education
B Catechesis
B Human Development
B Christian Education
B educational theory
B Social Science
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Σύνοψη: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.
ISSN:2378-525X
Περιλαμβάνει:Enthalten in: Christian education journal
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/073989131401100102