Educating for Life – Reflections on Christian Teaching and Learning

This book presents a collection of essays reflecting on Christian education's complexities, challenges, and its evolving role in society, highlighting Nicholas Wolterstorff's significant contributions.

This collection of essays delves into the nature, challenges, and objections surrounding Christian school education, exploring its place within our pluralist society and its role in fostering justice and shalom. Educating for Life – Reflections on Christian Teaching and Learning brings together the insights of Nicholas Wolterstorff, a prominent figure in the development of Christian schools within the Reformed tradition. Over the past thirty years, his reflections on education have significantly shaped the discourse surrounding Christian pedagogy.

Organized by Calvin College education professors Gloria Goris Stronks and Clarence W. Joldersma, this volume includes a diverse selection of Wolterstorff's writings and previously unpublished speeches. The guiding principle for these selections was to address the concerns of those grappling with what constitutes truly Christian education. The essays are thoughtfully divided into four sections, each focusing on different aspects of Christian education, from its fundamental nature to its criticisms and objectives.

In the final section, Wolterstorff emphasizes the increasing importance of justice in Christian education, marking a significant development in his evolving thought. Educating for Life not only showcases Wolterstorff's contributions to the field but also serves as a valuable resource for educators and scholars seeking to understand the complexities of teaching and learning from a Christian perspective.