- Collection:
- Interdenominational Theological Center Theses & Dissertations Collection
- Title:
- A comprehensive adult Christian education program for Shiloh Baptist Church - Bennettsville, South Carolina, 1985
- Creator:
- Williams, Ernest Donald
- Date of Original:
- 1985-07-01
- Subject:
- Dissertations, Academic
Degrees, Academic - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798
- Medium:
- theses
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- The purpose of this project is to examine the biblical, theological and personal perspective on the subject of Christian Education of adults in the local church. This project is being done in preparation for the forthcoming formation of a Board of Christian Education in the church. The Pastor and Superintendent in the past dealt with all matters concerning Christian Education. This project was executed at the Shiloh Baptist Church, 119 Cheraw Street in Bennettsville, South Carolina. The active membership consist of 289 members (18 years and older) with 61 children, making a total of 350 members on the roll. Of the adult membership, there are only 65 members between the ages of 35-64. The method of instruction for this project was through Bible Study, handouts, group encounters, filmstrips and discussions. The project lasted for eight weeks with 22 persons participating. The format varied in nature, but all pointed to the central issue of adult involvement in Christian Education at Shiloh Baptist Church. The basic hypothesis employed was that if people are (1) exposed to the best scholarship available on an issue, (2) properly motivated either out of selfish goals or needs and (3) engaged in meaningful dialogue, a change would take place. Chapters I, II and III of the paper feature the introduction, theories of Christian Education for adults; and describe the historical, social, biblical theological perspectives which form the interdisciplinary foundation of Christian Education. Chapters IV, V, VI and VII reflect the actual implementation of the project. The objective of this project is a designed meaningful program of Adult Christian Education for Shiloh Baptist Church. The hopeful results will be implemented within the locale to bring increased or enhanced involvement on the part of adults in the educational ministry of the church.
Date of award: 1985-07-01
Degree type: dissertation
Degree name: Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
Granting institution: Interdenominational Theological Center
Department: Department of Advanced Studies - Metadata URL:
- http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/itc.td:1985_williams_ernest_d
- Holding Institution:
- Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, Ga.)
- Rights:
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