Melanchthon's contribution to the art of catechesis: A study of Catechesis puerilis. Issue 3 (October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Oseka, Matthew
• Is Part Of: Theology today. Volume 73:Issue 3(2016:Oct.)
• Page Start: 263
• Page End: 276
• Publication Date: 2016-10
• Subjects: Philipp (Philip) Melanchthon -- Protestant catechesis -- Wittenberg Reformation -- Catechesis puerilis -- Christian education; Theology -- Periodicals; Calvinism -- Periodicals; Théologie -- Périodiques; Calvinisme -- Périodiques; 230.005
• DOI: 10.1177/0040573616659343
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0040-5736

Abstract

The present paper explores Melanchthon's contribution to the art of catechesis as typified by his Catechismus puerilis and by his Catechesis puerilis . It also examines the origin of Protestant catechisms in light of instruments of theological instruction employed in the ancient and mediaeval church. Furthermore, theological highlights of both catechetical manuals authored by Melanchthon were presented as far as the Protestant concept of vocation was concerned.