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A Survey of Religious Education in the Local Church (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

William Clayton Bower

 
9781332735310: A Survey of Religious Education in the Local Church (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Measure, map, and improve church education with a scientific approach.

This classic volume shows how religious education in the local church can be planned, evaluated, and strengthened through careful study and systematic methods. It argues for using the scientific method to define aims, test results, and guide decisions for Sunday schools and other church programs.

Drawing on early 20th-century work, the book explains how to view the church’s educational work as a coordinated system. It covers the rise of the survey method, the role of trained educational leadership, and the importance of standards, schedules, and organized teaching programs. Readers will find practical guidance for analyzing structures, plans, and practices to improve learning and moral formation in the congregation.
  • Learn how a survey approach maps a church’s educational activities from children through adults.
  • Discover how to define aims, organize departments, and align educational agencies.
  • See how to measure success with clear standards, tests, and evaluation.
  • Get guidance on planning space, materials, and schedules to support effective religious education.
Ideal for pastors, teachers, and church leaders seeking a more deliberate, data‑driven path to faith education.

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