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050 4 _aBV
100 1 _aBetts, George Herbert,
_d1868-1934
245 1 0 _aHow to Teach Religion :
_bPrinciples and Methods
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-05-08
508 _aE-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Karina Aleksandrova, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"How to Teach Religion" by George Herbert Betts is a pedagogical guide published in the early 20th century. Focused on the principles and methods essential for teaching religion, the text outlines the responsibilities of educators in instilling religious values and knowledge in children, emphasizing the profound impact that teachers can have on their students' spiritual development. The opening of this work introduces readers to the vital role of the teacher in religious education. It stresses that effective teaching goes beyond imparting knowledge; it involves cultivating a strong personality that embodies the values being taught. Betts discusses the importance of understanding the needs of children and the personal connections that can foster an enduring enthusiasm for religious life. He encourages teachers to be well-prepared and nurturing, highlighting that the true objectives of teaching religion lie in shaping the character and spiritual growth of their students rather than merely covering the subject matter. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aReligious education
653 _aReligion -- Study and teaching
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15800
999 _c57188
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