Principles And Practices Of Christian Education

Principles and Practices of Christian Education shows teachers how they can use two important principles that stand behind all evangelical practices to make their education program stand out from all the others in its nurture of students. First, evangelical Christian education recognizes the need for conversion-personal and corporate transformation that reconnects people to their Creator. Second, evangelical Christian education strives for connection-making contact with people as unique individuals who live in a particular society and who need to know more about scripture. In this book Christian education students learn that the work for which they prepare is a partnership with God to transform people. Their central task is worship, but through it and other activities they lead others to faith, commitment, and transformation of communities.

In this introductory text, he presents the key principles of Christian education necessary for the fulfillment of the biblical mandate to make disciples of all people groups. These include the philosophy of Christian education, the dynamics of teaching, curriculum development, and the teaching of children and adults.

This book helps the local church re-evaluate its program of Christian education. After nearly 2000 years of history it is pertinent to ask whether the church school is still true to the principles of the Master Teacher and of the apostolic church; whether its methods of education and their ultimate results are distinctly and peculiarly Christian, and whether the local church is efficiently reaching humanity with Christian teaching. The author faces these questions from the viewpoint of one who believes that the Bible is inspired, that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and that the New Testament church is the pattern church. He evaluates modern educational thought and practice in the searching light of Christian history and principles, and draws some constructive conclusions. The section on methods present a church school for today which offers all the best of modern education in a pattern thoroughly true to the Scriptures..

This accessible introduction to the broad scope of Christian education focuses on its practice in the local church. Two leading experts argue that Christian education encompasses all of the intentional practices of the local church, including worship, mission, sacraments, and teaching. They explore Christian education not only as a field of study but as a vital congregational ministry, showing how congregations can engage in discipleship and formation for spiritual growth. The book features exercises and other pedagogical devices and includes reflection questions and suggestions for further reading.

This introductory textbook solidly situates Christian education in the church and ministry context of the 21st century. With over 20 years of ministry, teaching, and leadership experience, Freddy Cardoza is uniquely qualified to bring together a wide range of Christian educators. This volume features the expertise of 25 evangelical scholars of Christian education, including diverse, next-generation voices in the field. It provides balanced biblical-theological and practical perspectives for church and parachurch leaders, equipping them to meet the ever-changing needs of our world. Additional resources for professors and students are available through Textbook eSources.