Author: Donald Ratcliff
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1556356722
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
Handbook of Children's Religious Education is a thorough and comprehensive treatment of the religious education of children ages six to twelve. It covers virtually all the basic information that childhood educators need to know in order to be effective teachers and communicators.
Handbook of Children's Religious Education
Author: Donald Ratcliff
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1556356722
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
Handbook of Children's Religious Education is a thorough and comprehensive treatment of the religious education of children ages six to twelve. It covers virtually all the basic information that childhood educators need to know in order to be effective teachers and communicators.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1556356722
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
Handbook of Children's Religious Education is a thorough and comprehensive treatment of the religious education of children ages six to twelve. It covers virtually all the basic information that childhood educators need to know in order to be effective teachers and communicators.
Children's Spirituality
Author: Donald Ratcliff
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781592447114
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Description: This pacesetting text considers a wide variety of topics related to the spiritual development of children. The chapters grew out of presentations at the first major conference to consider these important topics from a distinctly Christian perspective. The first section considers the important task of defining spirituality and summarizes some views of the spirituality of children, as reflected in history, theology and the Bible. Social influences on children's spirituality are considered, as well as how brain activity relates to spiritual experiences. The second major section highlights children's spirituality in the home. Here the development of the concept of God is considered, as well as how parents and children work together to construct understandings of spirituality. A third section reflects upon the spirituality of children in the church, including alternative perspectives of how spiritual growth and experience are best encouraged in that setting. The distinctive aspects of African American children and Latino children's spirituality are given careful attention. Schools and other settings are examined in the fourth section of the book, with an emphasis upon moral learning, encouraging faith development with preschoolers, how spirituality helps children cope with serious medical conditions and the stresses related to being children of missionaries, and best practices in reaching inner city children. The book concludes with a chapter that examines how Christians' views of children's spirituality are changing, and anticipates a follow up conference in the near future. Endorsements: ""Here are essays on young people that tell of their various ways of seeking God's presence in their ongoing lives--an aspect of faith observed and discussed with intelligence and sensitivity. Here is a book many of us will greatly value--its wisdom an important presence in our effort to understand children."" --Dr. Robert Coles, Professor of Psychiatry and Medical Humanities at Harvard Medical School, and author of The Spiritual Life of Children ""This extraordinary book is a must read for all who teach and practice religious education. It gathers, with breadth and depth, the best current research from an exploding renewal in the study of the spirituality and religious development of children. Teachers, students, and scholars dedicated to understanding and nurturing our children's growth in faith will find this rich volume indispensable."" --James W. Fowler, author of Stages of Faith and C.H. Candler Professor of Theology and Human Development Director, The Center for Ethics, Emory University ""Written in the best of the Evangelical tradition, Children's Spirituality is a must read for all those interested in children, the spiritual life, and Christian formation. Descriptive phrases include: well conceived and edited, clearly written and well documented, thorough and all-encompassing, academically sound and popular, combining research and practical application."" --The Rev. Dr. John Westerhoff, formerly Professor of Theology and Christian Nurture at Duke University, he is Theologian-in-Residence at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Atlanta, Georgia About the Contributor(s): Donald Ratcliff is Professor of Psychology at Vanguard University. He received his Ph.D. in educational psychology from the University of Georgia. He has studied children's spiritual development for more than 25 years and has edited several books related to this topic, including the 'Handbook of Children's Religious Education' and the 'Handbook of Preschool Religious Education.' He is also the editor or coauthor of six other books and more than two dozen journal articles and book chapters.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781592447114
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Description: This pacesetting text considers a wide variety of topics related to the spiritual development of children. The chapters grew out of presentations at the first major conference to consider these important topics from a distinctly Christian perspective. The first section considers the important task of defining spirituality and summarizes some views of the spirituality of children, as reflected in history, theology and the Bible. Social influences on children's spirituality are considered, as well as how brain activity relates to spiritual experiences. The second major section highlights children's spirituality in the home. Here the development of the concept of God is considered, as well as how parents and children work together to construct understandings of spirituality. A third section reflects upon the spirituality of children in the church, including alternative perspectives of how spiritual growth and experience are best encouraged in that setting. The distinctive aspects of African American children and Latino children's spirituality are given careful attention. Schools and other settings are examined in the fourth section of the book, with an emphasis upon moral learning, encouraging faith development with preschoolers, how spirituality helps children cope with serious medical conditions and the stresses related to being children of missionaries, and best practices in reaching inner city children. The book concludes with a chapter that examines how Christians' views of children's spirituality are changing, and anticipates a follow up conference in the near future. Endorsements: ""Here are essays on young people that tell of their various ways of seeking God's presence in their ongoing lives--an aspect of faith observed and discussed with intelligence and sensitivity. Here is a book many of us will greatly value--its wisdom an important presence in our effort to understand children."" --Dr. Robert Coles, Professor of Psychiatry and Medical Humanities at Harvard Medical School, and author of The Spiritual Life of Children ""This extraordinary book is a must read for all who teach and practice religious education. It gathers, with breadth and depth, the best current research from an exploding renewal in the study of the spirituality and religious development of children. Teachers, students, and scholars dedicated to understanding and nurturing our children's growth in faith will find this rich volume indispensable."" --James W. Fowler, author of Stages of Faith and C.H. Candler Professor of Theology and Human Development Director, The Center for Ethics, Emory University ""Written in the best of the Evangelical tradition, Children's Spirituality is a must read for all those interested in children, the spiritual life, and Christian formation. Descriptive phrases include: well conceived and edited, clearly written and well documented, thorough and all-encompassing, academically sound and popular, combining research and practical application."" --The Rev. Dr. John Westerhoff, formerly Professor of Theology and Christian Nurture at Duke University, he is Theologian-in-Residence at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Atlanta, Georgia About the Contributor(s): Donald Ratcliff is Professor of Psychology at Vanguard University. He received his Ph.D. in educational psychology from the University of Georgia. He has studied children's spiritual development for more than 25 years and has edited several books related to this topic, including the 'Handbook of Children's Religious Education' and the 'Handbook of Preschool Religious Education.' He is also the editor or coauthor of six other books and more than two dozen journal articles and book chapters.
Handbook of Christian Education
Author: Ronald A. Horton
Publisher: Journeyforth
ISBN: 9781628563085
Category : Christian education
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
How best to prepare Christian youth to thrive in an increasingly dangerous and confusing world? With many purposes and premises being promoted, disorder reigns. Handbook of Christian Education seeks to replace the chaos with a clear, biblical discussion of what constitutes a truly Christian education. Book jacket.
Publisher: Journeyforth
ISBN: 9781628563085
Category : Christian education
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
How best to prepare Christian youth to thrive in an increasingly dangerous and confusing world? With many purposes and premises being promoted, disorder reigns. Handbook of Christian Education seeks to replace the chaos with a clear, biblical discussion of what constitutes a truly Christian education. Book jacket.
International Handbook of the Religious, Moral and Spiritual Dimensions in Education
Author: Marian de Souza
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1402052464
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 1417
Book Description
In today’s pluralistic world, many cultures feel a shift in the relationship of people with religious traditions. A corresponding movement is a resurgence of interest in human spirituality. This Handbook presents the views of education scholars who engage these concepts every day, in a collection of essays reflecting the international state of the discipline. Out of these rises a vision for the emergence of a just and peaceful world.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1402052464
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 1417
Book Description
In today’s pluralistic world, many cultures feel a shift in the relationship of people with religious traditions. A corresponding movement is a resurgence of interest in human spirituality. This Handbook presents the views of education scholars who engage these concepts every day, in a collection of essays reflecting the international state of the discipline. Out of these rises a vision for the emergence of a just and peaceful world.
A Handbook for Children's Liturgy
Author: Barbara Mary Hopper
Publisher: Canterbury Press Norwich
ISBN: 9781853115516
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
This series offers practical handbooks for equipping people for lay ministry. This particular volume addresses a key issue - how to create good worship for children.
Publisher: Canterbury Press Norwich
ISBN: 9781853115516
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
This series offers practical handbooks for equipping people for lay ministry. This particular volume addresses a key issue - how to create good worship for children.
The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth
Author: Brian Singer-Towns
Publisher: Saint Mary's Press
ISBN: 088489987X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 475
Book Description
This reference is an understandable and down-to-earth guide to all things Catholic. The resource is appropriate for brushing up on specific Catholic terms and concepts or learning them for the first time. (Catholic)
Publisher: Saint Mary's Press
ISBN: 088489987X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 475
Book Description
This reference is an understandable and down-to-earth guide to all things Catholic. The resource is appropriate for brushing up on specific Catholic terms and concepts or learning them for the first time. (Catholic)
Every Child Welcome
Author: Katie Wetherbee
Publisher: Kregel Academic
ISBN: 0825443504
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
A guide to children's ministry that serves families with special needs Jesus set a high standard when He said "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven." The call is not limited to children who will sit quietly at His feet and listen, who color between the lines, who raise their hands and wait to be called upon, and who work at grade level. Children's ministries are responsible to be ready to bring children with disabilities to Jesus' feet too. Every Child Welcome is the guide for leaders and volunteers to assist in purposeful planning and skill development for a ministry inclusive of children with unique needs. Experienced children's ministry leaders, and parents of special-needs children themselves, the authors are superbly equipped to offer a thoughtful, thorough approach to creating a positive environment for children--one where all children will be able to digest the important concepts being taught. For leaders and volunteers, Every Child Welcome will provide the knowledge and tools to * create a welcoming environment before kids arrive * help children learn more effectively by connecting new information to what they already know * reinforce the main idea of a lesson, building background knowledge and reviewing important concepts * supplement instruction with hands-on activities to increase attention and participation * reinforce and wrap up an activity effectively
Publisher: Kregel Academic
ISBN: 0825443504
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
A guide to children's ministry that serves families with special needs Jesus set a high standard when He said "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven." The call is not limited to children who will sit quietly at His feet and listen, who color between the lines, who raise their hands and wait to be called upon, and who work at grade level. Children's ministries are responsible to be ready to bring children with disabilities to Jesus' feet too. Every Child Welcome is the guide for leaders and volunteers to assist in purposeful planning and skill development for a ministry inclusive of children with unique needs. Experienced children's ministry leaders, and parents of special-needs children themselves, the authors are superbly equipped to offer a thoughtful, thorough approach to creating a positive environment for children--one where all children will be able to digest the important concepts being taught. For leaders and volunteers, Every Child Welcome will provide the knowledge and tools to * create a welcoming environment before kids arrive * help children learn more effectively by connecting new information to what they already know * reinforce the main idea of a lesson, building background knowledge and reviewing important concepts * supplement instruction with hands-on activities to increase attention and participation * reinforce and wrap up an activity effectively
Young Children and Worship
Author: Sonja M. Stewart
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 9780664250409
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
The authors have devised an exciting way to introduce three- to - seven year olds to the wonder of worship. Activities are developed around the order of worship commonly used in Reformed churches: assemble in God's name; proclaim, give thanks to and go in God's name.
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 9780664250409
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
The authors have devised an exciting way to introduce three- to - seven year olds to the wonder of worship. Activities are developed around the order of worship commonly used in Reformed churches: assemble in God's name; proclaim, give thanks to and go in God's name.
Family Driven Faith (Paperback Edition with Study Questions )
Author: Voddie Baucham Jr.
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433528339
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
More teens are turning away from the faith than ever before: it is estimated that 75 to 88 percent of Christian teens walk away from Christianity by the end of their freshman year of college. Something must be done. Family Driven Faith equips Christian parents with the tools they need to raise children biblically in a post-Christian, anti-family society. Voddie Baucham, who with his wife has overcome a multi-generational legacy of broken and dysfunctional homes, shows that God has not left us alone in raising godly children. In his Word he has given us timeless precepts and principles for multi-generational faithfulness. Baucham’s celebrated guide for godly, healthy families is now available in paperback, with study questions added. Parents will find this a critical resource for the spiritual nourishment and protection of the next generation.
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433528339
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
More teens are turning away from the faith than ever before: it is estimated that 75 to 88 percent of Christian teens walk away from Christianity by the end of their freshman year of college. Something must be done. Family Driven Faith equips Christian parents with the tools they need to raise children biblically in a post-Christian, anti-family society. Voddie Baucham, who with his wife has overcome a multi-generational legacy of broken and dysfunctional homes, shows that God has not left us alone in raising godly children. In his Word he has given us timeless precepts and principles for multi-generational faithfulness. Baucham’s celebrated guide for godly, healthy families is now available in paperback, with study questions added. Parents will find this a critical resource for the spiritual nourishment and protection of the next generation.
Youcat English
Author: Cardinal Christoph Schönborn
Publisher: Ignatius Press
ISBN: 1586175165
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Introduces young readers to Catholic beliefs as expressed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Publisher: Ignatius Press
ISBN: 1586175165
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Introduces young readers to Catholic beliefs as expressed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.