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Introduction to Christian Education

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Introduction to Christian Education

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This course is a basic introduction to the field of Christian education. Christian education has its foundations in two primary areas: (1) Christian theology and (2) education. Therefore, we will be exploring the theological roots - both in the Bible and history - of Christian education and the education principles and practices that enable our efforts to be effective and relevant. The primary context in which Christian education takes place is the community of faith, which is most often expressed in the local church. At the completion of the course, the students will have a clearer understanding of how Christian faith is nurtured in persons and communities. They will be equipped with some basic skills to create strong educational structures, materials, and practices for use in their own settings. This course ultimately aimed to train Christ-like leaders and workers to glorify God and to preach the gospel to every person in India and plant churches in India and neighboring countries.

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Reading Assignments - Students must read based on the syllabus and study assigned secondary sources. Class Presentations - Students will present some topics Reflection Papers - Two short papers (3-5 pages) Final Exam - A comprehensive exam covering the syllabus

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Introduction to Christian Education

Amazing Grace Biblical Seminary — M.Div.

AmaZing Grace Biblical Seminary Erumelikkara, Kumarapuram (P. O) Aluva, Ernakulam. Kerala, India. Pin-683 565. Ph. 8547473926. ****************************************** INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is a basic introduction to the field of Christian education. Christian education has its foundations in two primary areas: (1) Christian theology and (2) education. Therefore, we will be exploring the theological roots - both in the Bible and history - of Christian education and the education principles and practices that enable our efforts to be effective and relevant. The primary context in which Christian education takes place is the community of faith, which is most often expressed in the local church. At the completion of the course, the students will have a clearer understanding of how Christian faith is nurtured in persons and communities. They will be equipped with some basic skills to create strong educational structures, materials, and practices for use in their own settings. This course ultimately aimed to train Christ-like leaders and workers to glorify God and to preach the gospel to every person in India and plant churches in India and neighboring countries. Course Requirements: Reading Assignments - Students must read based on the syllabus and study assigned secondary sources. Class Presentations - Students will present some topics Reflection Papers - Two short papers (3-5 pages) Final Exam - A comprehensive exam covering the syllabus EVALUATION Class Participation 5% Reading Report 20% Main Term Paper/Assignment 15% Final Examination 60% COURSE OUTLINE PART-1 1. Introduction: Christian Education 2. The Contrast between Secular Education and Christian Education 3. Definition and Philosophy of Christian Education 4. Objectives and Scope of Christian Education. PART-2 5. Historical Development of Christian Education 6. Biblical foundations of Christian Education: The Old Testament 7. Biblical foundations of Christian Education: The New Testament 8. Christ: The Master Teacher 9. Holy Spirit as Teacher 10. The Christian Teacher PART-3 11. Teaching- Learning Process and the Role of Educator and Learner. 12. Agencies of Christian Education. 13. The People in Christian Education: Children, Youths and Adults 14. Stages of Development and Learning process of Christian Education. 15. Planning and Methods in Teaching Christian Education 16. Christian Education in the Churches 17. Leadership Training BOOKS FOR FURTHER READING Anthony, Michael J. Introducing Christian Education: Foundations for the twenty-first century (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Academic, 2001). Bower, Robert K. Administering Christian Education (Mich., Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1977). Byrne, H. W. Christian Education for the Local church (Mich., Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1977). Byrne, H.W. Christian Education for the Local Church. Michigan: Zondervan, 1973. Coleman, Lucien. E. Jr. Why the Church Must Teach (Nashville, Tenn.: Broadman Press, 1985). Daniel, Eleanor and Wade, John Gresham. Introducing to Christian Education (Chicago: Moody Press, 1981). Eavey, C.B. History of Christian Education. Chicago: Moody Press, 1971. Gangel, Kenneth O. Building Leaders for Church Education (Chicago: Moody Press,1981). Gangel, Kenneth. The Church Education Handbook (Wheaton, III.: Victor Books, 1985). Graendorf, Werner C., Ed. Introduction to Biblical Christian Education (Chicago: Moody Press, 1981). Martin, William J. The Holy Spirit in Christian Education. Springfield: Paulus Vimala. Introduction to Christian Education. Madras: The Christian Literature Society, 1993. Pazmino, Robert W. Foundational Issues in Christian Education in Evangelical Perspective (Mich., Grand Rapids : Baker Book House, 1988).Person Peter P. An Introduction to Christian Education. Michigan: Baker Books House, 1992. Prabhakar Samson. Church History and Theological Education. Bangalore: SATHRI, 2005. Prabhakar Samson. Essays on Christian Education. Bangalore: South Asia Theological Institute, 2003. Richards Lawrence O. A Theology of Christian Education. Michigan: Zondervan, 1976. Stubblefield Jerry M. The Effective Minister of Education. Nashville: Brodman and Holman Publishers, 1993. Woods Edith. Education that Transforms. Bangalore: ATA.

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