Exploring the History and Philosophy of Christian Education: Principles for the 21st CenturyIn 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. "The purpose of this book is to provide the reader with more than just valuable insights regarding the past. . . . The future is the emphasis of this history book." From the Introduction |
Contents
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Roman Education and Philosophical Thought | 75 |
Christian Education in the Early Church | 97 |
Christian Education in the Middle Ages 5001300 | 127 |
Christian Education in the Renaissance 13501500 | 159 |
Christian Education in the Reformation 15001600 | 187 |
European Origins of Modern Christian Education | 231 |
Early Origins of the Sunday School Movement | 259 |
Christian Education in Colonial America | 285 |
Christian Education in the Nineteenth Century | 315 |
Christian Education in the Twentieth Century | 343 |
Philosophical Foundations of Christian Education | 381 |
Developing a Personal Philosophy of Ministry | 411 |
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