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THEO 2710 Foundations for Educational Ministry (J. Keuss)

Annotated Bibliography

"Ten substantial, research-based articles/books (not editorials, book reviews, or testimonials) from varied sources (publishers, type of sources, quality); thoughtful one to two-paragraph(s) annotations; organized, clear materials; and standard citation (MLA style). The first five are due May 1.  The entire assignment is due May 27."

Topic ideas:

Theological topics:

Holy Spirit

Discipleship

Canon and education

Jesus as teacher

Nature of persons

Wisdom

Narrative theology

Biblical perspectives on education (e.g. teaching in the Pauline letters)

Worship and education

Pilgrimage

Social Science topics

Faith development

Moral development

Learning theory

Leadership

Small group dynamics

Parenting

Study of a particular age group:  early childhood, elementary, JH, HS, adult

Socialization

Cross-cultural education

Self-image

Education topics

Teacher training

Cooperative learning

Learning styles

Philosophy of Christian education

Curriculum theory

Education of a particular age-group

Camping

Experiential education

Catechesis

Teaching religion

Historical Paper

A 4-5 page paper on an historical event, organization or person significant to the field of Christian education.

The paper should include historical influences on the person/event/organization as wells as the influence of the person/event/organization.