What Is Religious Education?

A Constructive Study

von A. J. William Myers

128 Seiten, Hardcover

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"What Is Religious Education?: A Constructive Study" provides a profound investigation into the fundamental nature and purpose of spiritual instruction. Written by A. J. William Myers, a significant figure in early 20th-century pedagogical thought, this work seeks to define what it truly means to educate within a religious framework. Moving beyond mere rote memorization or strict dogmatic instruction, Myers presents a constructive approach that emphasizes the holistic growth of the individual and the integration of faith with the complexities of modern life.The text explores the psychological and social dimensions of teaching religion, asking critical questions about how values are transmitted and how character is effectively formed. By examining the vital relationship between the educator, the student, and the spiritual experience, Myers provides a framework for understanding religious education as a dynamic, life-enriching process rather than a static curriculum. This work serves as an important historical cornerstone in the field of Christian pedagogy, reflecting the intellectual efforts to modernize and deepen the educational mission of the church. It remains a valuable resource for scholars of educational philosophy, historians of religious movements, and anyone interested in the enduring challenge of nurturing spiritual development across generations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Reihe: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781026079058
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.02.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: XpressPress