Basics of Christian Education

Congregations are always struggling with what quality Christian education is and how to build and maintain it. In this concise and easy-to-use guide, Karen Tye offers practical help, addressing the vital areas that need attention when planning for and building a Christian education program. Questions and exercises at the end of each chapter help pastors, Christian educators, seminary students, and laity apply the information to their own unique setting, building on the basics to renew and transform Christian education.

Karen B. Tye is professor of Christian education at Eden Theological Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri.

Acknowledgments

ix

Introduction

1

(7)

Concept: What Is Christian Education?

8

(12)

Purpose: Why Do We Educate?

20

(10)

Context: Where Do We Educate?

30

(18)

Content: What Do We Need to Know?

48

(20)

Participants: Whom Do We Educate?

68

(21)

Process and Method: How Do We Educate?

89

(17)

Assessment and Evaluation: How Are We Doing?

106

(11)

Hindrances: What Stands in Our Way?

117

(15)

Postscript

132

(3)

For Further Reading

135

(2)

Notes

137

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Basics of Christian Education

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