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Christian Education

Print Resources

Curriculum Resources

Bible Adventures: Sharing the Good News Accompanying CD (ask at Loan Services Desk)
BV 1585 A445 2005 Oversize
Bible Quest Bible story based curriculum
Kit B471 Stacks
Seasons of the Spirit: Bible-Based Resources Connecting Worship, Learning, Service Lectionary-based curriculum
Kit Se17 Stacks
Children of the Dancing Sun: Living with Respect: A Children's Resource for First Nations Churches, Communities, Sunday Schools, and for Cross Cultural Understanding
BV 1475.2 C45 1999 Oversize
The Dancing Sun: For Use in Sunday Schools, Midweek and Community Groups, and Vacation Bible School
BV 4571.2 D36 1995 Oversize
Workshop Rotation: A New Model for Sunday School
BV 1534 A76 2000 Stacks
Firelight: Bible Learning Curriculum
Kit F514
Journeying Together: A Christian Development Curriculum (Year 1, Year 2, Year 3)
BX 9881 F8 1996a Oversize
The Whole People of God: September 1999 to Pentecost Sunday 2000: Revised Common Lectionary Curriculum, Year a/B Adult, Beginner, Junior, Leader, Multi-age, Small
BV 1559 W56 1999 Stacks
Anglican Church of Canada Handbook: The Whole People of God, 1999 to 2000…Year a/B
BV 1559 W563 A5 1999 Stacks
The Presbyterian Church in Canada Handbook: The Whole People of God, 1999 to 2000…Year a/B
BV 1559 W563 P7 1999 Stacks
Roman Catholic Handbook: The Whole People of God, 1999 to 2000…Year a/B
BV 1559 W563 C3 1999 Stacks
United Church of Canada Handbook: The Whole People of God, 1999 to 2000…Year a/B
BV 1559 W563 U5 1999 Stacks
Two-Year-Olds & Toddlers Pak
Kit T566 Stacks

Children

The Ministry of Children's Education: Foundations, Contexts, and Practices
BV 1471.3 M56 2004 Stacks
Postmodern Children’s Ministry: Ministry to Children in the 21st Century
BV 639 C4 B38 2004 Stacks
Religious Education of Boys and Girls
BV 1475.3 R45 2002 Stacks
World Peas and Other Ways to Make a Difference: Program Ideas for Leaders of Children
BV 4571.2 W67 1999 Stacks
God's Kids Celebrate
BV 1534 B8 1998 Oversize
Godly Play: A Way of Religious Education
BV 1464 B47 1991 Stacks
Seeds & Sowers United Church
BV 1475.2 S4 Stacks

Confirmation

Leap in Faith: A Confirmation Resource United Church
BX 9881 L417 2004 Stacks
Making Disciples Guide, Journal, Mentor's Guide, Video
Kit W678m Stacks
Get Real, Get a Life, Get God!?: Exploration of Faith/Confirmation Resource for Youth (2 vols.) United Church
BV 4447 G4 1996 Pamphlets
Becoming & Belonging: A Practical Design for Confirmation
BX 9886 B43 1993 Stacks

Youth

Combos for Youth Groups: 6 Month-Long Themes With the Works Accompanying CD-ROM
BV 4447 S725 2004 v.1 Oversize
Tween Time. Volume 2: Fellowship and Service Projects for Preteens
BV 1475.3 T85 2004 v.2 Oversize
Youth Spirit 2: Program Ideas for Youth Groups
BV 4447 P42 2002 Oversize
Big Questions, Worthy Dreams: Mentoring Young Adults in their Search for Meaning, Purpose, and Faith
BL 42 P37 2000 Stacks
Youth Spirit: Program Ideas for Church Groups
BV 4447 P4 1997 Stacks
Handbook of Young Adult Religious Education
BV 1488 H364 1995 Stacks
Seeds & Sowers for Youth Ministry
BV 1485 S4 1990 Pamphlets

Adults

Adult Education Idea Book: Ideas, Perspectives, and Strategies for Planning Effective Adult Education in the Church
BV 1488 A34 2000 Oversize
Becoming Adult, Becoming Christian: Adult Development and Christian Faith
BT 771.2 F65 2000 Stacks
Adult Religious Education: A Journey of Faith Development
BX 921 A383 1995 Stacks
The Christian Educator's Handbook on Adult Education
BV 1488 C465 1993 Stacks

Faith Formation

How Faith Grows: Faith Development and Christian Education
BT 771.2 H68 1991 Stacks
Stages of Faith and Religious Development: Implications for Church, Education, and Society
BT 701.2 G5513 1991 Stacks

Bible Study

Kerygma, the Bible in Depth (2 vols.)
BS 605.2 W35 1992 Oversize
Transforming Bible Study with Children: A Guide for Learning Together
BS 618 V35 1991 Stacks

The UofT Online Catalogue

Subject Headings to Search Under:

  • Christian Education of Children
  • Christian Education of Adults
  • Christian Education of Teenagers
  • Religious Education Curricula
  • Faith Development
  • Sunday Schools
  • Christian Education Activity Programs
  • Christian Education of Young People
  • Christian Education Teaching Methods
  • Confirmation United Church of Canada
  • United Church of Canada Education
  • Catholic Church Education

Journals in Christian/Religious Education

British Journal of Religious Education
Exchange United Church of Canada. Division of Mission in Canada. “A resource for leaders and committees involved in adult education in congregations. It provides programs and leadership strategies that have been developed and successfully used in congregations, presbyteries and Conferences across the country”
Periodicals
Journal of Transformative Education
Religious Education
Available Online Periodicals
Theological Education

Periodical Indexes

Use these electronic indexes to find journal articles on your topic. All of these e-indexes can be accessed from home, on the UofT Library web page

ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
Catholic Periodical and Literature Index Online
ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center)
Canadian Periodical Index Useful for looking for articles in the “United Church Observer” (from 1980 to the present), and other Canadian denominational magazines/journals
Religious & Theological Abstracts

Internet Resources

Alpha Canada
The Best of Whole People of God Online
Catholic Association of Religious and Family Life Educators of Ontario (CARFLEO)
Catholic Catechist “Comprehensive teaching resources including lesson plans, games, icebreakers, worksheets, etc.”
Cokesbury - Curriculum
Exploring the Bible United Church of Canada
Exploring Faith: Curriculum United Church of Canada
Faith and Education United Church of Canada Resources to support seekers and learners of all ages and stages.
Faith and Wisdom: Life Long Learning Opportunities for People of Faith A source for information on lifelong learning opportunities, this site compiles events and programs throughout the world offered by some of the most distinguished organizations in North America and worldwide. These organizations have proven themselves trustworthy sources of lifelong learning for clergy, other church professionals, and for all who wish to pursue education as Christians.
Firelight: Bible Learning Curriculum
Jesus and Kidz Contains children's Bible stories, colouring pages, puzzles & mazes, songs, etc.
Piece By Piece Resources Christian Children's Ministry and Youth Ministry Curriculum Resources
Religious Education Association An Association of Professors, Practitioners, and Researchers in Religious Education
Resources for Catholic Educators
Seasons of the Spirit A lectionary-based resource created in community with congregations from different denominations around the world.
Wabash Center: For Teaching & Learning in Theology and Religion
Workshop Rotation Sunday School
World Council of Churches Education & Ecumenical Formation