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A Brief Reflection on Adventism and Social Causes Tertiary-LifelongAdventist education historian Greenleaf explores social reform movements in the 19th century and how these stimulated Adventist engagement in reform, the development of development and relief services through ADRA, and involvement in gender equality and politics. -
Adventist Student Retreat in Europe Studies Church and Social Justice Grade 11-Lifelong"Forty-five Adventist students from universities across Europe gathered at a farmhouse in Ter Aar, the Netherlands, for a thought-provoking weekend congress entitled, 'We Can’t Look Away: The Church and Social Justice.'” -
Appreciative Inquiry of Social Marketing Studies Between 2000 and 2009 Tertiary-Lifelong"This study draws on appreciative inquiry to understand how [social marketing] practice can be improved using a positive interventionist approach." -
Can Teachers See Australia's New Caste-ism? Kindergarten-Tertiary"There are competing narratives about the design and purpose of life within our Western world. Part of this competition of ideas is caught up in implications that come from how we view human beings as persons. This article proposes that one of these new... -
Dialogue Editorial: Who Is My Neighbor in a Time of Social Distancing? Tertiary-Lifelong"The answer to the question ‘who is my neighbor?’ will be found in a myriad of ways. Every problem and challenge is a call to creative ministry. Every need is an opportunity to respond." -
Domestic Violence - An Important Social Issue for Schools Preschool-Grade 12"Teachers and school communities can have a positive impact on the lives of students who live in homes where domestic violence occurs. By understanding the dynamics involved and the impacts of domestic violence on children and young people,... -
He had compassion on them - Christ's attitude toward the poor Tertiary-Lifelong"The church and the Christ-follower must answer the question “Am I my brother’s/sister’s keeper?” The suffering of our fellow human beings causes us pain. We may try to hide it, deny it, cover it up, or reason it away, but still... -
How Should the Christian Teacher Relate to Politics and Social Issues? Grade 9-LifelongDoes Adventist education have a social obligation? In addressing this issue, Christ's example and teaching and Ellen G. White's example as a social reformer are discussed. Christians face the dilemma of "dual citizenship", belonging to the kingdom... -
Human Rights - Childrens Rights Kindergarten-Grade 12This unit examines human rights on a global scale. "There is no age, gender, or race that is unaffected by the issues involved. What is a basic human right? What are simply wants? Who gets to define these rights?" Along with useful information, this... -
JAE Editorial: Educating for Prophetic Social Activism 0-2 years-LifelongThe guest editor introduces the topic of social justice and the focus of each article in this issue. Articles in this issue include: A Brief Reflection on Adventism and Social Causes -
JAE Editorial: Why Teach About Peace? Grade 9-LifelongThis editorial frames this special issue on conflict resolution and peacemaking in Adventist education, with the following questions: What is peace? Is it solely the absence of conflict or violence? Is it the same as passivity or inaction? Are our students... -
Keeping Girls Safe - Educating for Peace Through Social Justice Kindergarten-LifelongLearn about ADRA Thailand's Keep Girls Safe Project from founder Joy Butler, and discover what you can do to act on God's call to treat every human being with dignity and respect, and thus to 'Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights... -
Opinions on Family and Social Issues Associated with Religious Practice in Southeast Asia Lifelong"This second part of the data analysis of a large sample of Seventh-day Adventist church members addresses opinions and practices relating to family and social issues. It identifies differences in opinion with age, gender, religious orientation and region... -
Pedagogical Models For Christian Social Engagement TertiaryThis article considers the roots of Christian social engagement, various pedagogical models used, and what Seventh-day Adventist models of social engagement look like. -
Sample Student Handbook Policies - Pacific Union Conference Preschool-Grade 12Reference this document when developing a school handbook for an Adventist school. Sections to include in North America Division schools are included. Some sections can be used verbatim and other sections refer to information from the Pacific... -
Social and Emotional Problems Related to Dyslexia Kindergarten-Grade 12The social and emotional difficulties of dyslexia are discussed. Dyslexics' frustration often centers on their inability to meet expectations. Problems include awkwardness in social relationships, variation and inconsistency, anxiety, self-esteem and feelings... -
Social and Health Impacts of Alcohol - A Wake-up Call for Christian Educators? Tertiary-LifelongThis article looks at the community impact of alcohol consumption and the role of Christians. -
Student Governance - Purpose and Practice Tertiary-LifelongThis article explores historical and Adventist views on student governance on college campuses. The advantages and disadvantages of student governance are discussed, along with Ellen White's comments on cooperation in the classroom and giving true choices... -
The Christian and Politics - Peril or Opportunity? Tertiary-Lifelong"A case for living a life like Christ, of Christ, and for Christ in every way." -
The Cry of Rosy Tertiary"The ultimate question in terms of my own salvation is not how many lives I have changed or how much injustice I have prevented, but how much of myself I have given to another human being in need. Right now I don't know where Rosy, her mother and baby... -
The Experience of Community Service in Mexican Adventist Universities Tertiary-LifelongThe idea of values formation in general, and prosocial values in particular, is of increasing interest to curriculum planners and administrators in higher education. The use of community service as a prosocial training strategy has served universities in recent... -
What's So Amazing About Grace? Kindergarten-LifelongIn 1987, an IRA bomb buried Gordon Wilson and his twenty-year-old daughter beneath five feet of rubble. Gordon alone survived. And forgave. He said of the bombers, "I have lost my daughter, but I bear no grudge . . . I shall pray, tonight and every night,...