Yale University Library Research Guides: Practical Theology: History &amp; Theology

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Exploring the History and Philosophy of Christian Education by Michael J. Anthony; Warren S. Benson Integrates the history and philosophy of Christian education and explores the contemporary applications.
A History of Christian Education by John L. Elias This text examines major developments in the history of Christian education, and offers a context for understanding contemporary educational efforts among Protetsants, Roman Catholics and Orthodox Christians. It looks at major thinkers, historical events and intellectual movements.
A History of Christian Education by James E. Reed; Ronnie Provost An overview of the history of Christian education from an evangelical perspective.

God Our Teacher: Theological Basics in Christian Education by Robert W. Pazmiño Discusses the role theology plays in developing educational practices and conventions.
Theological Perspectives on Christian Formation by Jeff Astley (Editor); Leslie J. Francis (Editor); Colin Crowder (Editor)
Theologies of Religious Education by Randolph C. Miller (Editor) Explores the interactive relationships between religious education and thirteen widely different current schools of theologies.
Theological Approaches to Christian Education by Jack L. Seymour Discusses the major theological issues within Christian education today. Reflects on such issues as tradition in the church, religious pluralism, human development, spirituality, ecumenical learning, feminist and liberation theology, practical theology, and hermeneutics.

The Bible in Christian Education by Iris V. Cully Surveys the main strands of critical biblical studies and theology today, as she explores effective ways the Bible can be a significant component in the education of children, youth, and adults.
Biblical Themes in Religious Education by Joseph S. Marino (Editor)
The Grace of Playing: Pedagogies for Leaning into God's New Creation by Courtney T. Goto This book theorizes adults playing for the sake of faith, drawing on D. W. Winnicott's psychoanalytic theory, a revision of Jurgen Moltmann's theology of play, biblical texts, medieval devotional practices, as well as art and aesthetics that help local faith communities engage in theological reflection.
The Creative Word: Canon as a Model for Biblical Education (Online) by Walter Brueggemann; Amy Erickson (Foreword by) Argues for a framework for education in the structure of the Hebrew Bible canon, with its assertion of center and limit (in the Torah), of challenge (in the Prophets), and of inquiry (in the Writings).