Perspectives on Children's Spiritual Formation
Author | : Michael Anthony |
Publisher | : B&H Publishing Group |
Total Pages | : 308 |
Release | : 2007-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781433669101 |
ISBN-13 | : 1433669102 |
Rating | : 4/5 (01 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Perspectives on Children’s Spiritual Formation presents in counterpoint form four views of children’s spiritual formation and four related methods of Christian Education. Each chapter is written by a prominent person(s) representing his or her view. Contributors also respond to the other viewpoints. Views include the contemplative-reflective model (cultivating a quiet, worshipful spirit), instructional-analytic model (involving child evangelism and Bible memorization), pragmatic participatory model (focusing on high-energy activities, often seen in mega-churches), and the media-driven active-engagement model (using a video-based curriculum with limited teacher training).