The Craft of Christian Teaching

The Craft of Christian Teaching
Author: Israel Galindo
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998-08
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780817012809

A strong and vibrant Christian education program lies at the heart of a growing church. No matter what the philosophy or approach to education, no program can flourish without skilled and dedicated teachers. While some such teachers are born, Israel Galindo believes that many others can be made. The author bases his advice on sound educational theory and on years of experience in Christian education. He is not content to develop merely good teachers. His ideas and principles will help teachers become the best they can possibly be. He addresses such questions as: - What is unique about Christian education? - Are some approaches to Christian teaching more appropriate than others? - Is there a different way of learning--not just information gathering--that impacts faith matters? - What skills does the teacher need to possess for effective instruction in the church?

The Craft of Christian Teaching

The Craft of Christian Teaching
Author: John Van Dyk
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780932914460

The purpose of The Craft of Christian Teaching is to help teachers see more clearly that accepting Christ not only changes personal lives, but also their teaching practice.

The Craft of Christian Songwriting

The Craft of Christian Songwriting
Author: Robert Sterling
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2009
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781423463399

(Reference). Born from eight years of teaching songwriting for the Academy of Gospel Music Arts, Robert Sterling's The Craft of Christian Songwriting deftly tackles the much-overlooked subject of craft in the Christian songwriter's creative process. The book challenges its readers to aspire to the highest level of excellence, providing chapter after chapter of practical insights into the Christian songwriting experience. All the way from "Getting Started" to "Building a Demo," The Craft of Christian Songwriting shows beginning writers how to make their next song their "best song ever," all from the unique perspective of the Christian songwriter. Practical and realistic, The Craft of Christian Songwriting is a smart read for anyone with aspirations of becoming a Christian songwriter. Highlights: * Hundreds of examples from hit songs * Concise and practical instruction on all the essential elements of the songwriting process * Writing exercises to help you improve your craft * Learn the ins and outs of collaboration * Examine 10 full lyric reprints, complete with the author's analysis * Discover how to produce a proper demo recording

Crafts for Christian Values

Crafts for Christian Values
Author: Kathy Ross
Publisher: Millbrook Press
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2000-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780761316183

Provides a collection of easy-to-make crafts that emphasize the teachings of the Bible, such as a "Forgiveness Bracelet" and a "Loving Heart Beanbag."

Faith and Learning

Faith and Learning
Author: David S. Dockery
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 562
Release: 2012
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1433673118

Two dozen Christian higher education professionals thoroughly explore the question of the faith's place on the university campus, whether in administrative matters, the broader academic world, or in student life.

Art, Craft, and Theology in Fourth-Century Christian Authors

Art, Craft, and Theology in Fourth-Century Christian Authors
Author: Morwenna Ludlow
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2020-09-29
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0192588656

Ancient authors commonly compared writing with painting. The sculpting of the soul was also a common philosophical theme. Art, Craft, and Theology in Fourth-Century Christian Authors takes its starting-point from such figures to recover a sense of ancient authorship as craft. The ancient concept of craft (ars, techne) spans 'high' or 'fine' art and practical or applied arts. It unites the beautiful and the useful. It includes both skills or practices (like medicine and music) and productive arts like painting, sculpting and the composition of texts. By using craft as a guiding concept for understanding fourth Christian authorship, this book recovers a sense of them engaged in a shared practice which is both beautiful and theologically useful, which shapes souls but which is also engaged in the production of texts. It focuses on Greek writers, especially the Cappadocians (Basil of Caesarea, Gregory of Nazianzus, and Gregory of Nysa) and John Chrysostom, all of whom were trained in rhetoric. Through a detailed examination of their use of two particular literary techniques—ekphrasis and prosōpopoeia—it shows how they adapt and experiment with them, in order to make theological arguments and in order to evoke a response from their readership.

The Craft of Theology

The Craft of Theology
Author: Avery Dulles
Publisher: Crossroad Publishing Company
Total Pages: 228
Release: 1992
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780824511647

"Avery Dulles's theological career has spanned one of the most creative and confusing periods in the history of the church. With the goal of integrating new information from philosophy and the sciences into a deeper understanding of the world and society, the many theological schools pursued independent agendas, with the net effect of a loss of coherence. It is Fr. Dulles's contention that theological schools have drifted so far apart that what seems false and dangerous to one school seems almost self-evident to another. Theologians lack a common language, common goals, and common norms." "Exploring the possibilities for greater consensus, The Craft of Theology illustrates how a "post-critical" theology can draw on the riches of Scripture and tradition as it reflects on the faith of the church in new contexts. Fr. Dulles discusses the freedom of theology within the university and sets forth principles for a fresh dialogue with philosophy, the sciences, and other Christian churches."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Teaching and Christian Imagination

Teaching and Christian Imagination
Author: David I. Smith
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2016
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0802873235

This book offers an energizing Christian vision for the art of teaching. The authors -- experienced teachers themselves -- encourage teacher-readers to reanimate their work by imagining it differently. David Smith and Susan Felch, along with Barbara Carvill, Kurt Schaefer, Timothy Steele, and John Witvliet, creatively use three metaphors -- journeys and pilgrimages, gardens and wilderness, buildings and walls -- to illuminate a fresh vision of teaching and learning. Stretching beyond familiar clichés, they infuse these metaphors with rich biblical echoes and theological resonances that will inform and inspire Christian teachers everywhere.

The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching

The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching
Author: Zondervan,
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 737
Release: 2009-05-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310296404

A Comprehensive Resource for Today’s Christian Communicators. This extensive encyclopedia is the most complete and practical work ever published on the art and craft of biblical preaching. Its 11 major sections contain nearly 200 articles, comprehensively covering topics on preaching and methodology, including: Sermon structure and “the big idea.” The art of introductions, transitions, and conclusions. Methods for sermon prep, from outlining to exercising. Approaches to different types of preaching: topical, expository, evangelistic, and more. Best practices for sermon delivery, speaking with authority, and using humor. Leveraging effective illustrations and stories. Understanding audience. and much more. Entries are characterized by intensely practical and vivid writing designed to help preachers deepen their understanding and sharpen their communication skills. The contributors include a virtual Who’s Who of preaching from a cross section of denominations and traditions, such as Dallas Willard, John Ortberg, Rick Warren, Warren Wiersbe, Alice Mathews, John Piper, Andy Stanley, and many others. Haddon Robinson and Craig Brian Larson—two of today’s most respected voices in preaching—provide editorial oversight. Includes audio CD with preaching technique examples from the book.