Chapter 11 Flashcards
Describe the schools of John Huss
300 Christian schools established
First Christian schools of the Reformation era
The Thirty Years War of 1618-48 wiped out the descendants of John Huss and his Christian schools
After his death, John Comenius perpetuated the Christian schools of John Huss
Describe the schools of Martin Luther
Main influence of Christian schools were in Norther Germany, Scandinavian countries, Greenland, and the U.S.
A lack of adequate teacher training
State control of schools had stifled much of the momentum of Christian schools in Germany
Describe the schools of John Calvin
He was the foremost leader among the second generation of Protestant reformers
Schools spread from his ministry base in Switzerland to the Huegonots in France, Dutch Calvinists in Holland, and Puritans in England and America
What country had an exceptional reputation in Christian school education?
Scotland
What was a big reason for the success of Christian education in Scotland?
The high regard they had for schoolmasters.
What were some disruptions to Scottish education?
Creation of the Free Church of Scotland and a rejection of the Scottish Presbyterian Church
Creation of a new system of Christian schools, devoid of government intervention
Name two key leaders of Christian schools in England
John Wycliffe and William Tyndale
When did the 3rd movement of Christian education gain momentum?
After WWII when evangelical believers awakened to the fact that America’s public schools were no longer extensions of the Protestant community.
What was a powerful motivation for the third Christian school movement?
1962 and 1963 Supreme Court ruling outlawing mandatory prayer and Bible reading in state schools
What is unique the 3rd Christian school movement?
Christian school associations
Name two Christian School Associations
AACS
ACSI
Who made this statement?
“A great effort should be made to multiply our day schools, and to render them distinctly religious, by teaching the gospel in them, and by labor ing to bring the children as children to the Lord Jesus”
C.H. Spurgeon
Describe the impact of the War on German’s Christian Schools
During the war, the Christian schools of Germany suffered devastating effects. Almost all of the schools became ineffective as they were in use or destroyed.
After the long war, a spiritual awakening took place and Christian schools were rebuilt. The movement was led by Francke. He established schools and teacher training programs.
Although King Frederick was not a Christian, he supported the Christian school movement. He required all teachers to be trained under Francke.
When his son succeeded him, he expanded the program his father had started.
Describe the secularization of Scotland
Scotland had close ties with England. As England would pass a school law, Scotland would follow close behind. In 1861 John Kerr changed the teacher requirements. Teachers no longer had to sign a statement of faith. They could not teach anything opposed to the Bible. However they were observed by examiners, not the Presbytery church. In 1872, Scotland passed its first public education law. One of the biggest factors was the growing concern of the children in poor towns. The church schools were no longer serving these children effectively. By 1870, the churches in Scotland “lost their first love” and secularism impacted Scotland and their system of Christian schools.
Explain England’s Slow Beginning in Popular Education and how its education developed.
Education in England started with Sunday School. Many children had to work in factories six days a week. Robert Raikes started the program to teach them on Sundays.
Beginning in 1802, numerous acts were then passed to reform working conditions for England’s children.
In 1834, a committee was appointed to establish a National school. However, it was not until 1870 that a school was established. An Act was passed in 1870 that began a system of elementary education available to lower class citizens.
However, the way the system led to a “war” between the Church of England and evangelical groups.
