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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Опубликовано в: :Christian education journal
Главные авторы: Espinoza, Benjamin D. (Автор) ; Johnson-Miller, Beverly (Автор)
Формат: Электронный ресурс Статья
Язык:Английский
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Опубликовано: Sage Publications 2014
В: Christian education journal
Другие ключевые слова:B interdisciplinary studies
B Theological Education
B Catechesis
B Human Development
B Christian Education
B educational theory
B Social Science
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Итог: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
Второстепенные работы:Enthalten in: Christian education journal
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/073989131401100102