Learning from the early Fathers of the Church
During the early centuries, all education-related interests in the church. The monasteries were the only center of learning until the Crusaders brought new life to education. Schools and universities were also established. Finally, the Germanic people (Germans, Anglo-Saxons, Scandinavians) have begun to play a greater role in education. Catechumenal schools for adults – and then the kids – people first learned about their new faith, but then added readingand writing. Prior to that, directed by teachers or parents at home or school pagan. Reading, writing, Scripture and hymns were taught at Odessa Christian Community School, at the end of the second century.
Clement of Alexandria (150-220)
or faith is the foundation of knowledge.
or the Law of Moses, and pagan philosophy, is paving the way for
Christianity, which is fulfillment of the law and philosophy.
or has attempted to harmonize and Philosophyreligion.
Origen (186-253)
students or do not learn anything that is done.
or end of the school is to grow in the likeness of God
Students should be taught or to study for themselves.
o The teacher must try to overcome bad habits and give instructions.
Basil the Great (329-379)
Basil insist on the use of classical literature. He also said that:
punishment or be an exercise in restraint to help you find the correctdebt, if a child is sullen, give him the solitude and fasting.
o The Bible should be the main textbook.
O good habits and commands a right to be heard, while young children.
Chrysostom (347-407)
Educated in pagan schools, Chrysostom, an eloquent teacher, who is loyal to his pious mother the Christian faith. Thought:
teachers or should sink the students' ability to raise them.
o The teacher has students do notwhat they can do for themselves.
teachers and parents or have the example of Christ. It is the foundation.
mothers, are the natural educator of children.
or Religious education is an essential element of school work.
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