Was ist das? Martin Luther's catechism and pedagogical methods in the contemporary theological classroom.
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| Title: | Was ist das? Martin Luther's catechism and pedagogical methods in the contemporary theological classroom. |
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| Authors: | Westengard, Brandon L.1 bpeck@ses.gtu.edu |
| Source: | Teaching Theology & Religion. Sep2023, Vol. 26 Issue 2/3, p82-91. 10p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Theological education, *Educational change, Catechisms, Reformation |
| People: | Luther, Martin, 1483-1546 |
| Abstract: | Martin Luther is primarily known as a pastor and theologian of the 16th century Reformation. However, he was also a pedagogue passionate about educational reforms that united the spiritual life with the daily lived life. Believing that education served the purpose of equipping students for a life in service of one's neighbor, Luther took a practical and spiritual approach to critically engage content and even left space for teachers to differentiate based on their students' needs. This article provides a close look at the pedagogy and curriculum Luther outlines in the introduction to his Small Catechism and seeks to provide a creative adaptation to the contemporary theological/religious classroom. In the hopes that Luther's method can be of help in a variety of settings and spiritual traditions, the primary teaching method is driven by inquiry and the catechetical question "what is this?" [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Martin Luther is primarily known as a pastor and theologian of the 16th century Reformation. However, he was also a pedagogue passionate about educational reforms that united the spiritual life with the daily lived life. Believing that education served the purpose of equipping students for a life in service of one's neighbor, Luther took a practical and spiritual approach to critically engage content and even left space for teachers to differentiate based on their students' needs. This article provides a close look at the pedagogy and curriculum Luther outlines in the introduction to his Small Catechism and seeks to provide a creative adaptation to the contemporary theological/religious classroom. In the hopes that Luther's method can be of help in a variety of settings and spiritual traditions, the primary teaching method is driven by inquiry and the catechetical question "what is this?" [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 13684868 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/teth.12645 |
