Made available in DSpace on 2016-08-03T12:21:21Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Jorge Wagner de Campos Freitas.pdf: 585705 bytes, checksum: 6d9c6a2d10ac20894647285e9e74651f (MD5) Previous issue date: 2006-03-23 / The objective at this study is to identify some factors that have contributed for the evasion of adolescents of the Sunday School. Is study limits its scope to the Methodist Church in cities of the interior of the State of São Paulo. To understand the current condition of adolescence is a requisite to develop actions in order to make it able to the practice of faith. The first chapter focuses the adolescence development. Since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, researchers, medical doctors, psychologists, educators among others have done research or this phase of life. Chapter two an analysis of the Sunday School. The goal of this chapter to understand its origins, its relationship with the adolescence its structure and functioning; since, it is one of the best spaces for adolescent formation. A the adolescent needs an educative model that helps his her development, and the Sunday School could be the educative agency to provide an appropriate education to the current time. The third chapter deepens the general concept of education and specifically the Christian education distinguishing them from education. The necessary model of education for the development of the adolescent must be that one the one that helps his her to elaborate its own development in a continuous practice of elaboration and rework of its education, allowing experiences of life in a Christian perspective. Finally, chapter four analyzes the result of the field research, the adolescent opinion on the Sunday School and from this understanding to identify the factors that contribute for the evasion. / Este estudo tem como objetivo identificar alguns fatores que têm contribuído para a evasão de adolescentes da Escola Dominical. O trabalho limita-se ao âmbito da Igreja Metodista, em cidades do interior do Estado de São Paulo. Entender a atual condição da adolescência é requisito para desenvolver ações capazes de prepará-la para o exercício da fé. O primeiro capítulo enfoca o desenvolvimento da adolescência.. Desde o início da Revolução Industrial pesquisadores, médicos, psicólogos, educadores entre outros têm se voltado à pesquisa desta fase de vida. O segundo capítulo propõe uma análise da Escola Dominical. O objetivo deste capítulo é compreender suas origens, seu relacionamento com a adolescência, sua estrutura e funcionamento, pois, ela é um dos melhores espaços para a formação do adolescente. Este precisa de um modelo educativo que ajude seu desenvolvimento e a Escola Dominical pode ser a agência educativa para garantir uma educação apropriada à época atual. O terceiro capítulo aprofunda o conceito de educação de modo geral e educação cristã de modo específico distinguindo-as de ensino. O modelo de educação necessário para o desenvolvimento do adolescente deve ser aquele que o ajude a elaborar seu próprio desenvolvimento numa prática contínua de elaboração e re-elaboração de sua educação, propiciando experiências de vida numa perspectiva cristã. Por fim, o quarto capítulo analisa o resultado da pesquisa de campo, a opinião do adolescente sobre a Escola Dominical e a partir desta compreensão identificar os fatores que contribuem para a evasão.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-08-03T16:15:34Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 RUTEBERTOLDO.pdf: 633817 bytes, checksum: 56a017105d086044b69f1868cc85759a (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012-04-03 / Our research s goal was to investigate the contribution non-formal education has for formal education in the Methodist Church s Sunday School. Our theoretical framework is based in authors that study non-formal education: Afonso (2002), Simson (2001), Brandão (2002), Duran (2007), Delors (2002), Gadotti (2005), Libâneo (2005) and Gohn (2001). Non-formal education was problematized in the context of Sunday School, grounded on historical evidence from its beginnings in seventeenth century England, its foundation on the methodist movement and in its founder s biography. We considered the contributions provided by Buyers (1929/1945), Heitzenrater (2006), Reily (1991) and Lelièvre (1997). The empirical qualitative research consisted in intensive interviewing and the emplyment of questionnaires. We interviewed a honorary Methodist Bishop, whose life story is ties to the Sunday School environment and the formation it provided as well as its contribution for his choosing of a profession. The questionnaires we elaborated were sent to the communities that attend Sunday School, and were answered by twenty-two people. The analysis of the answers given took into account the contextual conditions in which the interviewees were involved. The results thus gathered raise some questions, because the environment in which Sunday School was first proposed whithin the Methodist Movement is vastly different from the context in which the same practice is carried out nowadays, thus showing the great difficulty Sunday School has in remaining attractive in the modern world that offers many options when it comes to leisure, culture and education. This is in stark contrast to the seventeenth century, when education was a privilege given to very few. Despite this challenge, Sunday School and the non-formal education it provides nowadays are seen by its participants as fundamental in character formation, both spiritually and morally, and relevant for society as a whole. / A proposta deste trabalho foi de investigar a contribuição da educação não-formal para a educação formal, no contexto da Escola Dominical da Igreja Metodista. O referencial teórico ancora-se em autores que se dedicam aos estudos relacionados à educação não-formal: Afonso (2002), Simson (2001), Brandão (2002), Duran (2007), Delors (2002), Gadotti (2005), Libâneo (2005) e Gohn (2001). A educação não-formal foi problematizada no contexto da Escola Dominical, tendo por base dados históricos que remontam ao seu início na Inglaterra do Sec. XVII, seu fundamento na história do movimento metodista e na biografia do seu fundador, considerando as contribuições de Buyers (1929/1945), Heitzenrater (2006), Reily (1991) e Levièvere (1997). A pesquisa empírica, de cunho qualitativo, teve por base a realização de entrevista intensiva e a aplicação de questionários. A entrevista foi realizada com um bispo honorário da Igreja Metodista, cuja história de vida está relacionada ao ambiente da Escola Dominical, à formação ali recebida e sua influência na escolha de sua profissão. Os questionários elaborados foram encaminhados à comunidade que frequenta a Escola Dominical, sendo respondidos por vinte e duas pessoas. A análise das respostas dos entrevistados considerou as condições contextuais nas quais os entrevistados estavam envolvidos. Os resultados obtidos suscitam alguns questionamentos, pois o ambiente em que se deu a proposta inicial da Escola Dominical, no Movimento Metodista, apresenta uma enorme distancia do lugar em que a mesma prática é realizada hoje, evidenciando-se a grande dificuldade para a Escola Dominical manter-se atrativa em um mundo moderno, que oferece muitas opções de lazer, cultura e educação, diferente do séc. XVII, em que a educação era privilégio de poucos. Apesar deste desafio, a Escola Dominical e a educação não-formal que ela oferece hoje, são vistas, por seus participantes, como fundamentais na formação do caráter tanto espiritual quanto moral, e relevante a sua contribuição para a sociedade como um todo.

This literary work is dealing with an importance of a observance and honoring of Sunday as a free day. First part refers to the fact that in essential core of soever human being exist the cravings refering to an urge to transcendence and to periodically wrench himself free out of passing time. This can be filled for instance during the observances. In a folloving part is a progression of a significant sabbath day towards a Lord´s day delineated, also with characterization of what is a Judaic - Christian lore offering on Sundays. A closing third individually names and describes the constituent realms where the intrinsic cravings meet above named offer. In these passages is possible to descry the reasonability of Sunday celebration.

This thesis explores the use of the Estill Voice Model, in particular six voice qualities (Speech, Twang, Falsetto, Cry/Sob, Belt and Opera) and their permutations, to define character, character traits and emotions. Traits and emotions that specific voice qualities can influence are, but are not limited to, location, age, background, socioeconomic status, genre, intelligence, nationality, class, culture, gender, promiscuity, disposition, pain and revelations. In particular, this thesis explores the use of voice qualities to show specific human qualities of the character "George" from Sondheim and Lapine's "Sunday in the Park with George" and the people he imitates in his painting by letting the characters' given circumstances (textual and subtextual), the way other actors portray the characters and the director's and musical director's input inform the choices in voice quality. By using the specific technical aspects of the Estill Voice Training System and combining them with the limi

The Swedish society is becoming more and more multicultural. This means that the classrooms today consist of students from various backgrounds and cultures. According to the Swedish curriculum for primary school, it should be a social and cultural meeting place for children from various backgrounds and cultures, so that they can learn to live together in harmony through their education. Many researchers around the world come to the conclusion that children’s literature can be used to teach topics such as culture and cultural awareness and to create intercultural learning. Despite this agreement, however, children’s literature is not frequently used in the English classroom in grades 4-6 in Sweden. The purpose of this study is to examine how English children’s literature can be used in grades 4-6 to teach the ethical values reflected in the Swedish curriculum, especially those that concern integration. I will look at selection criteria for children’s literature with the purpose to teach some of the ethical values from the Swedish curriculum in the second-language classroom. Two primary sources serve as examples: Anthony Browne, Voices in the park, and Patricia Polacco, Chicken Sunday. Through a final discussion of methods, such as Aidan Chambers’ book talk, I show how these books may indeed be used to integrate teaching of the fundamental values with English as a school subject.

Examining the role of women in the ministry of the Syrian Orthodox Church is not a new endeavor; however, it remains a complex one. This paper aims to delve into the roles assigned to women in church ministry according to canon law, exploring the reasons behind the failure of their implementation, and identifying the opportunities available for women in church ministry today. The creation narratives in the Book of Genesis 1:27 underscore the equality of both male and female, as they are created in the image of God. Biblical texts emphasize the invaluable role of women as supportive partners within the context of the church community (Romans:16:1-5). They are depicted as pillars of strength, offering their wisdom, compassion and dedication to nurturing the spiritual growth of others. This role as a helper (Genesis 2:20) is not one of subservience but rather of partnership and collaboration where both men and women work together harmoniously to fulfill the mission of the church and spread love and understanding.  Through this study, I have endeavored to elucidate the integral role of women in church ministry. The church must recognize and harness the considerable expertise that women possess across various fields of religious life. By doing so, their spiritual journey is enriched, enabling them to align more closely with the image of God and pursue their goals with greater specificity and purpose. This exploration also discusses into the establishment of the office of deaconess and highlights the myriad opportunities available for women in the ministry of the Syrian Orthodox Church today. By embracing and empowering women within the church, we uphold the values of equality and inclusivity and enrich our community’s spiritual fabric.

The problem of this investigation was to make a rating of the following factors which pertain to boys in three distinct residential districts of the W. C. Stripling Junior High School, Fort Worth, Texas: (1) intelligence quotient, (2) civic attitude, (3) academic achievements, (4) Sunday school attendance, (5) club membership, (6) after-school employment, and (7) the number of broken homes.

Sexist socialisation in the church starts from childhood. The Sunday school, the Christian community and parents all play a role in transmitting sexist values to children. Sexism is present in the interpretation, use and teaching of scripture as well as the hierarchy, roles, structures, language, worship and symbols of the church. These subconsciously influence children. People's faith may be shaken when the sexist nature of some of these beliefs is exposed. Sexist socialisation is detrimental as the growth and witness of the church may be stunted. Hence there is a need to develop non-sexist Christian education. Insights and tools from feminist theology help in this programme. The conclusions are tentative as such a process is evolutionary, but important. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / Th. M. (Theological Ethics)

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Sexist socialisation in the church starts from childhood. The Sunday school, the Christian community and parents all play a role in transmitting sexist values to children. Sexism is present in the interpretation, use and teaching of scripture as well as the hierarchy, roles, structures, language, worship and symbols of the church. These subconsciously influence children. People's faith may be shaken when the sexist nature of some of these beliefs is exposed. Sexist socialisation is detrimental as the growth and witness of the church may be stunted. Hence there is a need to develop non-sexist Christian education. Insights and tools from feminist theology help in this programme. The conclusions are tentative as such a process is evolutionary, but important. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / Th. M. (Theological Ethics)