The Art of Teaching the Bible

by Blair, Christine Eaton

• ISBN13: 9780664501488
• ISBN10: 0664501486
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-01-01
• Publisher: Geneva Pr

Summary

Christine Blair clearly outlines a plan for motivating adults to use the tools and theological principles necessary to interpret biblical texts for themselves. She proposes the "five R's" model for teaching--remembering, revisiting, reflecting, reinterpreting, and responding--and notes educational ingredients that must be intermixed in every teaching strategy.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Introduction	1	(6)
Educational Goals and Biblical Interpretation: Four Models	7	(17)
Conversion	9	(3)
Common Identity with Bible People	12	(3)
Justice/Faith in Action	15	(3)
Spiritual Growth into a Holy Life	18	(3)
Conclusion	21	(3)
Adults Learn Best When...	24	(26)
The Learning Environment Feels Safe and Supportive	26	(6)
Their Interest Is Engaged	32	(4)
Their Learning Is Grounded in Their Experience	36	(4)
They Are Self-directed	40	(5)
Education Speaks to Mind, Heart, and Soul	45	(3)
Conclusion	48	(2)
The Five Rs Model of Bible Study	50	(26)
Remembering	51	(4)
Revisiting the Text	55	(5)
Reflecting Critically	60	(7)
Reinterpreting	67	(2)
Responding	69	(5)
Conclusion	74	(2)
The Three Primary Colors of Bible Study	76	(36)
Storytelling and Disciplined Imagination	77	(13)
Critical-Analytical Reflection	90	(12)
Action: Ritual and Ministry	102	(8)
Conclusion	110	(2)
Ten Teaching Tips	112	(13)
Remember Your Mission as a Teacher	112	(2)
Know and Respect Your Adult Students	114	(2)
Plan and Prepare	116	(1)
Pay Attention to the Class Environment	117	(1)
Build in Layers of Reflection	118	(1)
Make Silence a Helpful Tool	119	(1)
Be Flexible within Limits	120	(2)
Offer Adults Some Control over Their Learning	122	(1)
Pray. Be Open to the Holy Spirit	123	(2)
Notes	125