A Theology for Christian Education
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
What is “Christian” about Christian education; how is it different from on-Christian education? A Theology for Christian Education examines this question in depth and argues that the doctrines of systematic theology should drive the content, purpose, and methods of the educational program of the c hurch. The book states:
“Christian education is distinct from other kinds of education in that its aim is the transformation of the whole person into the likeness of Christ (Col. 1 :28). Christian education is the process of accomplishing this aim.”
A Theology for Christian Education dedicates chapters to examining particular doctrines and their implications for Christian education. It is the only serious academic text to offer a systematic presentation of the intersection of theology and Christian education from a conservative evangelical perspective.
- Focuses on Christian education as an adjective by endeavoring to develop a distinctively Christian approach to educational ministries in the church
- Assumes that Christian education is Christian because what is theologically believed informs and influences the overall approach to education in the church
- Reflects the integration of theological and educational scholarship into a theologically informed approach to Christian education
Top Highlights
“In its most basic form, education can be understood as the intentional process of facilitating preferred learning. As such, education is a systematic approach to intentional learning that combines the activity of educating students, the process of students becoming educated, and the educational result of this approach.” (Page 16)
“Christian education is the fulfillment of a divine imperative. The church that fails to accept the task of educational ministry is neither functioning by the pattern of a New Testament congregation nor fulfilling the Great Commission to ‘make disciples’ (Matt 28:19).” (Page 49)
“Historical Theology. This theological endeavor focuses its attention on the biblical interpretations and theological formulations contributed by the church in time periods previous to the contemporary era.” (Page 9)
“Our approach is to follow the categories of systematic theology: revelation, God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, humanity and sin, salvation, and the church.” (Page 7)
“The Bible serves as the primary textbook of Christian education. Not only does it supply the content of Christian instruction, but it also provides direction, models of education, methodology, and a rationale for Christian education. It serves as the cornerstone of theological foundations and the prolegomena of the historical foundations for Christian education. As such, Scripture is the primary lens through which the Christian educator perceives and prescribes the character of education in the church.” (Page 44)
- Title: A Theology for Christian Education
- Authors: James R. Estep, Michael Anthony, Gregg Allison
- Publisher: B&H Academic
- Print Publication Date: 2008
- Logos Release Date: 2014
- Pages: 320
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Christian education; Theology › Study and teaching
- ISBNs: 9780805464559, 9780805444575, 0805444572, 0805464557
- Resource ID: LLS:9780805464559
- Resource Type: Systematic Theology
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