Religious Education and Its Failures (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Bellord, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1330849957 ISBN 13: 9781330849958

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Inhaltsangabe

Rethinking religious teaching: a practical guide to making catechism work for real students. This book examines why traditional catechisms often fail to engage children and how teachers can make religious instruction clearer, more appealing, and more effective.

It argues that easy-to-understand language and direct, age-appropriate explanations should come first, with theological details reserved for when they truly help understanding. The text calls for collaboration between theologians and practical teachers to craft catechisms that convey core beliefs without overwhelming young minds. It also explores how flexible formats and shorter, meaningful prompts can replace endless rote memorization.

- Learn why heavy rote learning can dull curiosity and hinder lasting understanding.
- Discover how to design catechisms that are directly intelligible to children and easy to use in class.
- See how to balance theological accuracy with accessible language and practical teaching.
- Explore approaches that mix short statements, clear questions, and meaningful prompts over long, complex texts.

Ideal for readers who train teachers, design catechetical materials, or want to improve religious education in schools. This edition speaks to educators seeking smarter, more engaging ways to help children grow in faith.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1330849957
• ISBN 13: 9781330849958
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 67
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