Teaching the way of Jesus
Subtitle: educating Christians for faithful living
By: Jack L. Seymour
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Nashville
Language: eng
Number of pages: 201
ISBN-13: 9781426765056
Subjects: Person and offices; Christology; Philosophy; Christian education
Description: Christian religious education provides the content, processes, and settings to empower the church&#x2019;s mission in the world -- a mission that includes health care, peace with justice, and disciple-making ministries. Today, the field Christian Education is clear about its tasks of helping form and nurture faith that is then embodied in faithful practices. Research studies on Christian faith practices show how participating in Christian community undergirds and complements thoughtful living through one&#x2019;s life. With an emphasis on practices and mission, this book offers readers concrete ways to empower vital faith formation in congregations as it describes current trends, which include richer diversity, entrepreneurial spirit, and interfaith dialog. This book will also help prepare students for leadership in the church universal and in the field of Christian education.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: Christian Education for the Realm of God; title: I. CHRISTIAN FAITH IN PUBLIC LIFE :; title: 1. Following Jesus: Naming a Vocation; title: 2. The Imperative for Christian Education: Following Jesus into Public Life; title: 3. The People of God as Theologians: Seeking the Ways of Jesus; title: II. APPROACHES TO CHRISTIAN LEARNING :; title: 4. Community and Prayer: Community-of-Faith Approach to Christian Education; title: 5. Study: Instructional Approach to Christian Education; title: 6. Service: Missional Approach to Christian Education; title: III. INTO THE FUTURE: TEACHING THE WAY OF JESUS :; title: 7. Living the Way of Jesus; title: 8.Teaching the Way of Jesus: An Agenda for Christian Education.