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[German Version] I. Concept – II. Philosophy – III. Greco-Roman Antiquity – IV. Bible – V. Church History – VI. Ethics – VII. Practical Theology and Pedagogy – VIII. Judaism – IX. Islam I. Concept Traditionally, “education” has denoted the intentional interaction of adults with the younger generation in order-usually-to influence them positively; whether it makes sense to speak of education when negative goals are deliberately pursued is …

[German Version] The Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) and Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) arose in the mid-19th century as the response of the revival ¶ movements (Revival/Revival movements) to changing social conditions in rising industrialization. The associations are interdenominational and offer groups for Bible study and prayer, educational programs and places of social protection. The YMCA was formed in Paris in 1855 as the first world ecumenical movement. The frequently stated purpose of its mem…

For three centuries, theologians in North America maintained a deep interest in the reasonableness of Christianity, a conception of theology as a practical enterprise, and a close linkage to the denominations. They divided as well into alignments that reflected not only traditional disputes over doctrine but also social location and cultural identity. The 20th century brought transformations in all of these tendencies (Modern Church History 2). 1. Theology as a Practical Discipline The accent on the practical found initial expression among the Reformed theologians o…