Building on the success of his 1992 collection Foundations of Ministry (over 17,000 sold), Michael Anthony offers Introducing Christian Education to fill the need in the C.E. curriculum for an introductory foundations textbook--one that provides an overview and understanding of the broad range of subjects included in C.E.--for college and seminary use. Thirty-one chapters a Building on the success of his 1992 collection Foundations of Ministry (over 17,000 sold), Michael Anthony offers Introducing Christian Education to fill the need in the C.E. curriculum for an introductory foundations textbook--one that provides an overview and understanding of the broad range of subjects included in C.E.--for college and seminary use. Thirty-one chapters are offered under the following sections: 1) Foundations of C.E.; 2) Developmental Perspectives of C.E.; 3) Educational Implications of C.E.; 4) Organization, Administration, and Leadership; 5) C.E. Applied to the Family; and 6) Specialized Ministries. Contributors include Robert PazmiNo, Jim Wilhoit, Julie Gorman, Klaus Issler, and Ted Ward. FROM THE FOREWORD BY LESTER C. BLANK JR. Introducing Christian Education will become a major resource text for church leaders and Christian education leaders who are professors of Christian education. It will be a valuable resource in my personal library. The desired outcome will be Psalm 78:72: "He cared for them with a true heart and led them with skillful hands."
Introducing Christian Education: Foundations for the Twenty-First Century
Building on the success of his 1992 collection Foundations of Ministry (over 17,000 sold), Michael Anthony offers Introducing Christian Education to fill the need in the C.E. curriculum for an introductory foundations textbook--one that provides an overview and understanding of the broad range of subjects included in C.E.--for college and seminary use. Thirty-one chapters a Building on the success of his 1992 collection Foundations of Ministry (over 17,000 sold), Michael Anthony offers Introducing Christian Education to fill the need in the C.E. curriculum for an introductory foundations textbook--one that provides an overview and understanding of the broad range of subjects included in C.E.--for college and seminary use. Thirty-one chapters are offered under the following sections: 1) Foundations of C.E.; 2) Developmental Perspectives of C.E.; 3) Educational Implications of C.E.; 4) Organization, Administration, and Leadership; 5) C.E. Applied to the Family; and 6) Specialized Ministries. Contributors include Robert PazmiNo, Jim Wilhoit, Julie Gorman, Klaus Issler, and Ted Ward. FROM THE FOREWORD BY LESTER C. BLANK JR. Introducing Christian Education will become a major resource text for church leaders and Christian education leaders who are professors of Christian education. It will be a valuable resource in my personal library. The desired outcome will be Psalm 78:72: "He cared for them with a true heart and led them with skillful hands."
Compare
30 review for Introducing Christian Education: Foundations for the Twenty-First Century
Related products
Slumber #5
Radiant Red #5
The EC Archives: Confessions Illustrated
Seven Sons #2
Alice Ever After #4
Dylan Dog n. 431: Nulla è per sempre
Dylan Dog n. 430 bis: La strage silenziosa
Ashley Bogner –
The writing is a bit dry, but Introducing Christian Education has some interesting information!
Joshua Rodriguez –
This is a very informative primer on the use of philosophy and psychology in Christian education while maintaining a firm footing on the Bible. It tends to be dry in some areas, but also very clear, illuminating, and practical overall. The book seems to be quite free of unfounded bias against psychology and philosophy, which is quite refreshing. It does disagree with major philosophies, but where it does, it provides strong arguments for the Christian position while stating other major positions This is a very informative primer on the use of philosophy and psychology in Christian education while maintaining a firm footing on the Bible. It tends to be dry in some areas, but also very clear, illuminating, and practical overall. The book seems to be quite free of unfounded bias against psychology and philosophy, which is quite refreshing. It does disagree with major philosophies, but where it does, it provides strong arguments for the Christian position while stating other major positions in a way those who adhere to those positions would most likely endorse. However, when reading, it does seem a tad bit like an ordered mess. Every chapter is written by a different author, which wasn't expected. While organizing the book in this way has its weaknesses, it does present certain strengths. Each chapter itself is thoroughly researched, organized, and well communicated. However, this book does seem more like an academic journal than a textbook.
Robert Murphy –
This is a good book, but a bit dated. It is a real hodge-podge, with the main editor contributing one section and each author being very distinct. There is no over-arching agenda, other than to introduce the reader to all the topics. All the authors are broadly evangelical, and non-seems distinctly Calvinist or Presbyterian (i.e. no Covenant Succession). I would recommend this to be read by any pastor, church educator, teacher, elder or parent.
Robin –
This was really mixed. Some chapters were excellent and some were just tedious. A real curate's egg. This was really mixed. Some chapters were excellent and some were just tedious. A real curate's egg.
Paul –
Read most of the chapters. Because they are written by different authors, some are okay and some are great. My favorite was probably Chapter 17 about small churches.
Krista Dominguez –
I found this book full of useful information, but dreadfully boring. I know that some textbooks are not meant to be entertaining, but as a teacher I should hope it at least be encouraging or motivating to my ministry. Still a necessary part of my training, covering everything from the history of Christian education, to approaches to developmental psychology, to different teaching methods.
Christopher M. –
A very solid, thorough introduction to nearly every possible aspect of what we call "Christian Education." There's a good mix of theory, history, and philosophy as well as many practical examples of how the teaching and learning processes play out. Probably just about the best book of its kind. A very solid, thorough introduction to nearly every possible aspect of what we call "Christian Education." There's a good mix of theory, history, and philosophy as well as many practical examples of how the teaching and learning processes play out. Probably just about the best book of its kind.
Tj Turner –
A useful resource but painful to read. In fact, I wouldn't recommend trying to read straight through it. Instead use it to look up basic info on various people and approaches to education and christian ed. A useful resource but painful to read. In fact, I wouldn't recommend trying to read straight through it. Instead use it to look up basic info on various people and approaches to education and christian ed.
Jay Miklovic –
This was a bit of a painful read, but informative for someone who is not conversant with various theories regarding the philosophies of education and their relationship to education within the church. I imagine I will consult with this book again in the future.
Danny Bennett –
Had some useful information, a couple boring chapters.
Don –
Talbot Course: Educational Ministry in the Church Anything and everything about Christian Education. It reads like a textbook- all the information you need along with all its staleness.
Brian Christensen –
Michael Davis –
Mica –
Lanie –
Michael Ballejo –
Kevan Sizemore –
Sara S –
Stephen Redden –
Davis Douglas –
Dennis –
Phillip Edwards –
Alan Gabe –
Jason –
Matt Wolf –
Beniamin Tone –
Jim Chandler –
Taylor Lamb –
Mason –
Dave Sangiah –