Eschatological Foundations of Christian Education: How our Beliefs about Christ's Return Impact our Educational Ministry Efforts

Eschatological Foundations of Christian Education: How our Beliefs about Christ's Return Impact our Educational Ministry Efforts

Recent theological work on foundations of Christian education has explored a wide range of important systematic theology topics (e.g., sanctification, ecclesiology, pneumatology, Trinity, the nature of Scripture). An area that has not received much attention is eschatology. How do understandings of...

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Published in:Christian education journal Vol. 12; no. 2; pp. 282 - 297
Main Authors: Estep, James R, Lawson, Kevin E
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Glen Ellyn Sage Publications Ltd. (UK) 22-09-2015
Sage Publications Ltd
Subjects:
Analysis
Christian education
Christian theology
Christianity
Church Programs
Eschatology
Religious Education
Talent
Teaching
Teaching Methods
Theology
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Summary:Recent theological work on foundations of Christian education has explored a wide range of important systematic theology topics (e.g., sanctification, ecclesiology, pneumatology, Trinity, the nature of Scripture). An area that has not received much attention is eschatology. How do understandings of Christ's promised return impact the focus of educational ministries in the church? What is important for us to learn in this time of waiting? This paper focuses on biblical images and themes associated with waiting for Christ's return and key issues that should have an impact on Christian educators' ministry efforts. It explores how eschatological views give direction and shape to the church's teaching ministries.
ISSN:0739-8913
2378-525X
DOI:10.1177/073989131501200203