Another look at education from a Christian stewardship perspective

• Published in: Koers (Potchefstroom, South Africa) Vol. 77; no. 2; pp. 1 - 7
• Main Author: Van der Walt, Johannes L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Noordbrug Koers Bureau for Scientific Journals 01-12-2012; Scriber Editorial Systems
• Subjects: Bible; Christianity; Citizenship education; Education; Human rights; Libertarianism; Pedagogy; Philosophy; Politics; Postmodernism; Religion; Secularism; Teachers; Values; South Africa
• ISSN: 0023-270X; 2304-8557; 2304-8557
• DOI: 10.4102/koers.v77i2.428

Despite the current postmodern aversion to large-scale philosophies, another look at Christian stewardship education has become necessary. Christian educators need a reminder in the prevailing socio-political conditions in South Africa about the intricacies of their calling and duties towards the upcoming generation. The article commences with a discussion of education in general and then goes on to argue that the 'thin', minimalist and universalist language of modern day secular pedagogical theory should be augmented, or preferably replaced, by the 'thick', maximalist and particularist language of education theory rooted in the Bible. The article highlights a number of key concepts associated with Christian stewardship education and concludes by observing that, whilst an entire book (once again) could have been written on the subject, the discussion of a few key issues with regard to Christian stewardship education can serve as a reminder to Christian educators about their pedagogical responsibilities. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]