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Exploring the history & philosophy of Christian education : principles for the 21st century / Michael J. Anthony, Warren S. Benson.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Eugene, Or. : Wipf and Stock, (c)2011.Description: 443 pages ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1610977327
  • 9781610977326
Other title:
  • Exploring the history and philosophy of Christian education
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BV1465.A628.E975 2011
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Contents:
Hebrew origins of Christian education -- Greek education and philosophical thought -- Roman education and philosophical thought -- Christian education in the early church -- Christian education in the Middle Ages (500-1300) -- Christian education in the Renaissance (1350-1500) -- Christian education in the Reformation (1500-1600) -- European origins of modern Christian education -- Early origins of the Sunday school movement -- Christian education in colonial America -- Christian education in the nineteenth century -- Christian education in the twentieth century -- Philosophical foundations of Christian education -- Developing a personal philosophy of ministry.
Summary: In this insightful book, two leading scholars in Christian education trace the history of the discipline from the Old Testament to the present. Presented against the backdrop of wider philosophical thought and historical events, Anthony and Benson show how each successive era shaped the practice of Christian education today. The result is a book brimming with insights that reveal the historical roots and philosophical underpinnings of issues relevant to current practice in Christian education ministries. (Back cover).
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Hebrew origins of Christian education -- Greek education and philosophical thought -- Roman education and philosophical thought -- Christian education in the early church -- Christian education in the Middle Ages (500-1300) -- Christian education in the Renaissance (1350-1500) -- Christian education in the Reformation (1500-1600) -- European origins of modern Christian education -- Early origins of the Sunday school movement -- Christian education in colonial America -- Christian education in the nineteenth century -- Christian education in the twentieth century -- Philosophical foundations of Christian education -- Developing a personal philosophy of ministry.

In this insightful book, two leading scholars in Christian education trace the history of the discipline from the Old Testament to the present. Presented against the backdrop of wider philosophical thought and historical events, Anthony and Benson show how each successive era shaped the practice of Christian education today. The result is a book brimming with insights that reveal the historical roots and philosophical underpinnings of issues relevant to current practice in Christian education ministries. (Back cover).

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