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John Wesley’s Formative Experiences: Foundations for his Educational Ministry Perspectives

Mark Maddix

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English

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John Wesley’s life and ministry transformed 18th century England. His proclamation of the gospel of freedom from sin and social liberation revolutionized society. The Methodist movement was marked by structured small groups that helped people grow toward “holiness of heart and life.” Wesley’s theology was worked out in his ministry, much of which were shaped by his early life experiences. The intent of this article is to explore the formative experiences of Wesley’s life and how they shaped his educational ministry perspectives. First, they included the informal influences of his family, especially his mother, Susanna Wesley. The discipline, nurture, and formation of these learning experiences shaped Wesley’s view of Christian formation. Second, Wesley’s formal education at Charterhouse and Oxford provide the context for Wesley’s educational perspective and the development of small groups and spiritual formation. These educational experiences were formative in the development of his spiritual life and the rise of Methodism. Third, Wesley’s non-formal learning experiences, including his trip to Georgia, the influence of the Moravians, and his Aldersgate experience, shaped and molded his theological framework and educational practices. These experiences are framed in a holistic educational framework that includes the following aspects of learning: informal, non-formal, and formal.

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Publishers

Research Institute for International Education (RIIE)

Publish Year: 2009

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Copyright Notes

CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

KeywordsHoliness of heart and life, Formation of John Wesley’s Educational Perspective , Wesley’s Formal Education Wesley’s Formal Education, Wesley’s Non-formal Education

Periodical TitleDidache

Periodical Year2009

Periodical Volume Number09

Periodical Issue Number01

Periodical ISSN1536-0156

Peer Reviewed?Yes

Place of PublicationKansas City, Missouri

EditorDean Blevins

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