church education

Religious youth instruction

Church education refers to religious instruction and learning that takes place under the auspices of a church or denomination.

This encompasses Sunday schools, Bible study groups, catechism classes, and faith-based schools from elementary through university level.

The term may also describe seminaries and other institutions that train clergy and religious leaders.

She received her church education at the parish school before attending public high school.

Related

fellowship groups · parish schools · scripture · theology · apologetics · hermeneutics · missionary training · religious retreats · liturgy · sermon · outreach programs · sacraments · prayer circles · hymn singing · altar call · campus ministries · madrasah · confirmation classes

Opposites
religious vs. secular institutional basis

church educationsecular education

Instruction without religious doctrine

state education · public education · public school system · civic education

source of moral/philosophical authority

church educationprogressive education

Child-centered pedagogical approach

secular humanism

purpose and content

church educationvocational training

Job-skill education

technical education · trade school · professional training · STEM education · career education

Family

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