Ancient Israel’s Schools of the Prophets and their impact on the Adventist Education
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https://doi.org/10.17162/au.v11i4.765Keywords:
Education, Ellen G. White, Christian education, theological education, Seventh-day Adventist Church, Old Testament, prophetsAbstract
The religious education of the ancient Israelites depended heavily on the so-called schools of the prophets, the establishment of which was considered to be of divine origin. These schools had an educational model characterized mainly by teacher-student treatment, the role of spirituality in education, the inculcation of personal ethics and the use of manual labor by students. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to show how the pedagogical model and educational philosophy of the schools of the prophets have impacted the Adventist model of ministerial education. Special attention will be paid to the writings and role of Ellen White, as well as other proponents of the Adventist educational system. The conclusions will summarize the way in which the schools of the prophets have influenced the Adventist model of ministerial education and the points in common between both pedagogical systems.Downloads
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