God’s Curriculum: Reimagining Education as a Journey Towards Shalom

Benson, David M.

doi:10.1007/978-981-13-0851-2_2

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“…The principles of effective education and pedagogy as well as the unique context of the COCZ schools, demand the building of a thoughtful and comprehensive CE curriculum in Christian schools. This demands that robust approaches are adapted It is important to move beyond a piecemeal approach of sharing isolated Bible stories and instead focus on building a robust theological framework that is relevant to the current context (Benson 2018). The suggestions for developing a thoughtful and comprehensive Christian Education (CE) curriculum in COCZ schools are based on the principles of effective education and pedagogy, and in-depth understanding of biblical principles and priorities, as well as the unique context of COCZ schools.…”

Section: Curriculum For Christian Education In Church Of Christ Schoolsmentioning

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Retrospective and Prospective Approaches to Christian Education in Church of Christ Schools in Zimbabwe

Masengwe,

Dube

2023

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This article explores the past, present, and future of Christian education (CE) in the Church of Christ in Zimbabwe (COCZ) schools under the Dadaya, Mashoko, and Chidamoyo clusters. It highlights the retrospective and prospective aspects of CE within the church by emphasizing the adaptability, collaboration, and utilization of contemporary tools and resources to effectively carry out the mission of CE in Zimbabwean schools. It acknowledges the strong historical foundation of COCZ schools in providing biblical teachings, moral formation, and faith integration. However, it also highlights the challenges faced by the COCZ in maintaining this foundation posed by church politics and oppressive family ministries. This study assesses the patterns, dynamics, and consequences of intentional CE influenced by the COCZ’s ethical and moral principles, commonly known as the Restoration Movement principles or the Stone–Campbell theories of “restoring the church to its first century forms”. It recognizes the impact of COCZ school education on the development of church leaders as well as civil and secular leaders from COCZ-mission school graduates. However, it acknowledges that the historical foundation has been gradually fading in the post-missionary era. Looking ahead, this article emphasizes the need for a comprehensive and holistic approach to CE that addresses all aspects of individuals’ well-being in that church. This includes adapting to societal changes, developing CE-conscious leaders, engaging in community outreach, embracing digital tools and resources, and fostering collaborative networks with other CE-conscious church schools and institutions. This article suggests that by embracing these prospects, the COCZ can enhance its commitment to CE and positively impact the lives of its members and the wider community at its mission stations. Using WhatsApp interviews for data collection, it discusses these prospects by focusing on transformative leadership, embracing diversity, effective communication, and addressing power dynamics to facilitate the church’s mission and vision in Zimbabwe.

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Section: Curriculum For Christian Education In Church Of Christ Schoolsmentioning

confidence: 99%