How to Teach Religion Principles and Methods

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How to Teach Religion Principles and Methods

by George Herbert Betts

EN·~6 hours·77 chapters

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77 total

The Abingdon Religious Education Texts David B. Downey, General Editor COMMUNITY TRAINING SCHOOL SERIES NORMAN E. RICHARDSON, Editor

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HOW TO TEACH RELIGION - PRINCIPLES AND METHODS - BY - GEORGE HERBERT BETTS

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THE ABINGDON PRESS NEW YORK CINCINNATI - 1926

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EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION

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AUTHOR'S PREFACE

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CHAPTER I - THE TEACHER HIMSELF

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THE PERSONAL FACTOR

10:54

THE TEACHER'S BACKGROUND OF PREPARATION

13:21

FOR FURTHER READING

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CHAPTER II - THE GREAT OBJECTIVE

1:06

Description

A practical guide for anyone charged with shaping young minds in a church setting, this work blends timeless spiritual purpose with the latest insights from educational science. It begins by urging teachers to ground themselves in confidence and a clear sense of calling, while also mastering the craft of instruction so that their message can truly resonate.

The book then maps out a step‑by‑step framework: defining the teacher’s role, outlining the spiritual growth teachers aim to foster, and setting concrete goals for knowledge, attitudes, and daily application. It offers thoughtful advice on selecting and organizing material, and presents clear methods for delivering lessons that inspire genuine religious experience. Ideal for teacher‑training courses, seasoned educators, and even ministers seeking fresh ideas, the text balances scholarly rigor with real‑world classroom examples.

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Full title

How to Teach Religion Principles and Methods Principles and Methods

Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (352K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2005-05-08

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

George Herbert Betts

George Herbert Betts

1868–1934

An early American educator who worked to make psychology practical for teachers and religious educators, he wrote in a clear, useful style that still feels approachable. His books connect classroom method, child development, and moral education in ways that helped shape early 20th-century teaching.

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