On the way : a practical theology of Christian formation / Les L. Steele.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Book House, (c)1990.Description: 202 pages ; 22 cmContent type:
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  • BV4511 .O584 1990
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Contents:
Psychology and Christian formation. Three forces in psychology ; Developmental psychological theories ; Developmental psychology and Christian formation -- An integrative approach to Christian formation. Faith and vision ; Principles of Christian formation -- Cycles of Christian formation. Cycles of Christian formation in childhood ; Cycles of Christian formation in adolescence ; Cycles of Christian formation in adulthood ; Education for Christian formation.
Subject: Weaving together insights from the Scriptures and psychology, the author offers an informative and useful guide to dynamic Christian living. He examines the unique contributions various New Testament writers present on discipleship and then analyzes and critiques several theories from psychology that bear on Christian development. In addition, he probes the role of faith, the church, the family, and the Holy Spirit in the sanctification process. The author then applies these truths to the practice of Christian education. He discusses the crucial components of learning--the student, the teacher, aims, curriculum, and setting--and shows how each contributes to a growing and vibrant faith.
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Withdrawn G. Allen Fleece Library WITHDRAWN Non-fiction BV4511.S73 1990 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Not for loan 31923000773024

Theology and Christian formation. The Christian story ; Christian formation in the gospels ; Christian formation in Paul's writings ; Christian formation in the general epistles -- Psychology and Christian formation. Three forces in psychology ; Developmental psychological theories ; Developmental psychology and Christian formation -- An integrative approach to Christian formation. Faith and vision ; Principles of Christian formation -- Cycles of Christian formation. Cycles of Christian formation in childhood ; Cycles of Christian formation in adolescence ; Cycles of Christian formation in adulthood ; Education for Christian formation.

Weaving together insights from the Scriptures and psychology, the author offers an informative and useful guide to dynamic Christian living. He examines the unique contributions various New Testament writers present on discipleship and then analyzes and critiques several theories from psychology that bear on Christian development. In addition, he probes the role of faith, the church, the family, and the Holy Spirit in the sanctification process. The author then applies these truths to the practice of Christian education. He discusses the crucial components of learning--the student, the teacher, aims, curriculum, and setting--and shows how each contributes to a growing and vibrant faith.

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