9781025556239 - The Church and Adult Education von Winchester, Benjamin S (2 Ergebnisse)

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Church and Adult Education' is an insightful exploration of the intersection between religious institutions and the lifelong learning movement. Benjamin S. Winchester examines the evolving responsibility of the church in fostering intellectual and spiritual growth among its adult members during a transformative era in American education. As the landscape of learning shifted in the early 20th century, the work argues that the church must move beyond traditional pedagogical methods to address the complex social, ethical, and personal challenges faced by adults in a modernizing world.The text delves into the practicalities of organizing educational programs within a religious context, emphasizing the need for a curriculum that integrates faith with contemporary social issues and personal development. Winchester highlights the church's unique position as a community hub capable of facilitating dialogue, critical thinking, and moral reflection. By surveying the needs of adult learners and the resources available to religious leaders, the book provides a comprehensive framework for developing a more engaged and informed laity. This work remains a significant contribution to the field of Christian education, offering valuable historical insights into how religious organizations first grappled with the concepts of adult literacy, social responsibility, and continuous learning.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.