Overview

Can the study of history be presented so the reader understands the relevance of centuries-old events as the 21str century continues to unfold? The authors of Christian Education: A History and Heritage have created a textbook that will help the student understand how the way we learn today is built on a foundation that is influenced by methods of teaching going back over 4,000 years. 

Each chapter is based on a period of history beginning with early Hebrew education. Each period is viewed through the following lenses:

• Overview of the period (historical setting)
• Purpose of education (what was to be accomplished)
• Educational contexts (physical environment and methods)
• Educational content (what was being taught), and
• Voices (the primary shapers of education in the period).

ISBN 978-0-89900-119-7

WEB 119

About the Authors

James Riley Estep Jr, D.Min., Ph.D. is the Director of the Doctor of Educational Ministries and Professor of Educational Ministries and Leadership at Dallas Theological Seminary (Dallas, Texas). Jim has taught Christian education and served in Christian education ministries for over 40 years both throughout the United States and internationally.

Mark A. Maddix, Ph.D. has served at Nazarene Bible College (Colorado Springs, Colorado), Northwest Nazarene University (Nampa, Idaho, and most recently as a Dean at Point Loma Nazarene University (San Diego, California). He now serves as senior pastor at San Dieguito United Methodist Church (Encinitas, California). Mark has made significant contributions to Christian education within the Wesleyan tradition and beyond.

Jonathan H. Kim, Ph.D. is a professor emeritus from the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University (La Mirada, California). He specializes in the critical integration of theology, psychology, and
education with a particular interest in exploring the interrelationship of faith, spirituality, rationality, morality, and culture. He is a past recipient of Lilly Research Grants administered by the Association of
Theological Schools (2007 & 2012).

Alvin Kuest, Ph.D. is the retired professor of Christian education at Great Lakes Christian College (Lansing, Michigan). He and his family now reside in Caldwell, Idaho.