"A Meditation on Jesus as Role Model for Catholic Christian Education" is a groundbreaking book that offers valuable insights for educators in religious institutions. It emphasizes the spiritual relevance of teaching as a calling and a ministry to serve all people, drawing inspiration from Jesus as a paragon of pedagogy. The book encourages reflective practice and personal transformation, and it highlights the importance of inclusivity and diversity. While the content challenges and provokes thought, it aims to help readers deepen their spiritual lives and become more effective educators. The book's goal is not to change belief systems but to inspire reflection and action, ultimately fostering a commitment to serving every student. It is a must-read for teacher education programs and religious institutes.
- Cover
- Title page
- Copyright page
- Index
- Preface. A Meditation on Jesus as Role Model for Catholic Christian Education
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. Education as a Ministry: Jesus as Teacher
- 1. Jesus as the Model of Paidagogós for the Catholic Education
- 2. Incontrovertible Evidence
- 3. Conclusive Notes
- Chapter 2. Justice: A Reflection on Diversity and Inclusion
- 1. Equality, Tolerance, and Acceptance: The Essentials of Justice
- 2. Xenophobia
- 3. Homophobia
- 4. Misogyny
- 5. Racism
- 6. Forgiveness and Accountability
- 7. Notes of conclusions
- Chapter 3. Jesus Using Influence to Teach
- 1. Jesus’ Authority
- 2. Influencing Skills
- 3. Legitimate Power
- 4. Coercive Power
- 5. Expert Power
- 6. Information Power
- 7. Manipulation Power
- 8. Referent Power
- 9. Factors Enhancing Influence
- 10. Construal of Self
- 11. Closing Note
- Chapter 4. Native Language and Multicultural Experiences
- 1. Mother Tongue
- 2. A Mother and Her Seven Sons
- 3. Pentecost as a linguistic and multicultural experience
- 4. Paul in Jerusalem
- 5. Immigrants to the United States
- 6. Experiences Matter
- 7. The African American Experience
- 8. Example of Students
- 9. Becoming Bilingual or Multilingual
- 10. Valued and Devalued Languages and Accents
- 11. Moses and His Sons: Reading Ex 18:2-4 from a Multilingual Perspective
- 12. Jesus as Model
- Chapter 5. How: Modus Educandi
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Familiarity is Vital for Interconnectedness
- 3. Parable of the Sower
- 4. The Art of Listening and Hearing
- 5. Parable of Wheat and Weeds
- 6. Parable of Mustard Seed
- 7. Parable of Yeast
- 8. Parable of Hidden Treasures
- Chapter 6. The Catholic Christian Priesthood: a pedagogical role
- 1. Pedagogical Role of a Priest in Ancient Israel
- 2. Jesus as a Pedagogical Priest
- 3. Catholic Christian Priests
- 4. Closing Reflections
- Chapter 7. Consecrated Life
- 1. Life of Consecration and Monasticism
- 2. Consecrated Life as an Educational and Prophetic Role
- Chapter 8. Schooling: A Christian Pedagogical Experience of Respect of Others
- 1. Introduction: Biblical Examples
- 2. Education and Developing of a Person
- 3. Conclusion
- Chapter 9. Catholic Christian Higher Education
- 1. Introduction: Sacramental Pedagogy
- 2. Facing Challenges
- 3. The Human Person: A Platform for Education
- 4. The School of Education in a Catholic Christian University
- Chapter 10. Jesus: The Paragon of Pedagogy
- 1. Jesus the Divine Teacher
- 2. Storytelling
- 3. Jesus and His Methodology: The Art of Questioning
- 4. Jesus’ Method of Speaking with Authority
- 5. Jesus Utilizing Visual Illustrations for Optimal Teaching and Learning
- 6. Jesus Using Method of Repetition
- 7. Jesus’ Experiential Learning Opportunities and Expectations
- 8. Jesus Using Native Language to Communicate
- 9. Closing Notes
- Chapter 11. Theology of Students’ Success in the Context of Catholic Education
- 1. The Meaning of Theology Applied to Students’ Success
- 2. The Cultivation of a Student as Imago Dei
- 3. Transfiguration and Metanoia through Education
- 4. The Cultivation of a Dialogical Attitude
- 5. Building a Theology of Students’ Success
- Chapter 12. Emmaus: A Pedagogical Journey
- Bibliography
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