Christian Religious Education

by Thomas H. Groome

Uses contemporary educational theory, biblical scholarship, and social theory to define the purpose and approach of modern Christian education

Genres: Religion, Education, Academic, Theology

296 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1980

About the author

Thomas H. Groome is chair of the Department of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry and professor of theology and religious education at Boston College’s School of Theology and Ministry and author of What Makes Us Catholic?

Reviews

[Katie Todd · Rating 4 out of 5]

yikes! this is slow-going. and the guy is completely full of himself based upon the newest prologue: "Likely, there are few professionally trained religious educators in the English-speaking world who don't at least have it on their bookshelf. And it may have sold more copies in its Korean translation than in English. The significant number of schlarly works and doctoral dissertations that have drawn upon it - I have not kept count - reflects its influence on theoretical foundations of the field..."

[Jaime · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a solid and in-depth ideological and practical examination of liberation theological education. I read this with a desire to learn more about the Christian religious education philosophy and ethic. This book points to the requirement to expand on the mission given to believers by Jesus - to preach, heal and free the world. I was inspired by this book to weave theses messages into my education ideology. This is enlightening and insightful.

[Janetearth · Rating 1 out of 5]

Christian Religious Education: Sharing GROOME'S Story and Vision. This is an inaccurate view of Catholicism, made in Groome's image and likeness. Read the Catechism instead - a thorough and well-crafted, authentic presentation of Catholicism.