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Montessori Goes to Seminary: Establishing a Framework for Redemptive Formation in Theological Higher Education

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2024-12
Author
August, Jared Mark
Advisor
Trentham, John David
Jones, Timothy Paul
Publisher
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
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Subject
Higher education
Montessori
Seminary
Formation
Abstract
This study addresses current trends in theological higher education by proposing a potentially viable mechanism for institutional reform, namely the Montessori method. Although Maria Montessori is widely known as an early childhood educator, this study suggests that her approach aligns quite well with the telos of theological education, the formation of man. Based on Montessori’s educational approach, this study proposes the following conceptual framework: Theological higher education that encourages redemptive formation prioritizes the student’s liberty by intentionally preparing the environment beautifully, age-appropriately, for independence, for spiritual enrichment, and to replicate practical life. Chapter 1 overviews current trends in theological higher education and suggests that Montessori’s educational approach may provide the means for institutional reform. Chapter 2 analyzes Montessori’s primary source writings to present the core of her educational model and why it can be adapted to adult education. Chapter 3 formally proposes the conceptual framework for theological higher education that encourages redemptive formation. Chapter 4 assesses the proposed framework from Scripture, based on a historic, orthodox Christian perspective. Chapter 5 concludes by considering the advantages and disadvantages of this proposed framework.
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https://hdl.handle.net/10392/7432
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