EDUCATION IN THE COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH AND TRADITION OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS Cover Image

VZDĚLÁVÁNÍ V KOPTSKÉ CÍRKVI A TRADICE NEDĚLNÍCH ŠKOL
EDUCATION IN THE COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH AND TRADITION OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS

Author(s): Jaroslav Franc
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion
Published by: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
Keywords: Coptic Orthodox Church; Education; Sunday schools

Summary/Abstract: The Coptic Orthodox Church is considered as the greatest prechalcedonian Christian community in the Middle East. The 20th century was the time of her renaissance and a Sunday schools movement is one of the main reasons of this process. This article deals with the beginning, education methods and impact of the movement on the Coptic Orthodox Church.

  • Issue Year: IX/2007
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 48-55
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Czech