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As We Set Forth Grade 9-LifelongAs We Set Forth, the first volume in the Andrews Heritage series, recounts the early history of Andrews University, beginning with its origins as Battle Creek College in 1874 and continuing with the story of Emmanuel Missionary College (1901-1960). The book,... -
The Blueprint - The Colorful History of an Adventist Metaphor Kindergarten-Lifelong"The debate about blueprint will continue, but as we better understand its history and the principles God has given for the operation of Adventist schools, we will improve our understanding of the issue, which will result in enlightened conversation and... -
A Commentary on Purpose, Principle, and Change in Adventist Education, Part I Kindergarten-LifelongHas the leopard changed its spots? Why do Adventist schools now differ so dramatically from the earlier ones? What has been the nature of change in Adventist education? These questions repeatedly arose while Floyd Greenleaf was writing In... -
A Commentary on Purpose, Principle, and Change in Adventist Education, Part II Kindergarten-LifelongIn this second of a two-part series, the author focuses on the underlying principles of Adventist education and how change relates to them. The first article, Has the Leopard Changed its Spots?, reflected on the topic... -
A Pioneer of Adventist Church School Curriculum - Alma Baker Mckibbin (1871–1974) Kindergarten-Grade 8“The following is a biography of Alma Estelle Baker McKibbin, a pioneering Adventist educator and author of the first Bible lesson textbooks for Adventist primary education. It is adapted from a longer article by Laura Wibberding in the Encyclopedia... -
A study of selected administrative issues in the history and development of Newbold College TertiaryProblem: Newbold College, England, has existed since 1902. No detailed study has been made of its development, even though it has played a major part in the preparation of the Seventh-day Adventist work force in large areas of Europe and elsewhere.... -
About Seventh-day Adventist Education Preschool-LifelongThis page provides an overview, and links to the best sources of further information to answer the questions, "What is Adventist education?" -
Adventist Education Sermon - Moving Hearts and Minds Upward Kindergarten-Grade 12Drawing on the theme from the NAD 2012 Teacher Convention, Adventist educator Phil Kahler shares a sermon powerpoint. -
An Introduction to Adventist Resources Tertiary-LifelongReference this article as a guide to the laybrinth of sources and materials available to teach or research Adventist history. Further, download the full bibliography of resources. -
Book Review - In Passion for the World Kindergarten-LifelongA review of In Passion for the World: A History of Seventh-day Adventist Education by Floyd Greenleaf. This book is the first comprehensive history of Seventh-day Adventist... -
Book Review: Listening in the Morning Kindergarten-LifelongIn Listening in the Morning: Devotional Readings for Teachers, a collection of 80 devotionals, Trevor Lloyd "has skillfully interwoven the stories of biblical heroes along with the stories of Seventh-day Adventist education pioneers." -
Collaborative Ministry - Why Schools Are the Greatest Evangelistic Tool for the Church Preschool-Grade 12"From history to current research, Adventist schools continue to be the number one perpetuating factor for the church. The Together as One journey of the Oregon Conference [was] shared, as well as examples of specific case studies experiencing successful... -
Contributions of Alma McKibbon to the Adventist Church School System Tertiary-Lifelong"If we don't understand our roots, we lose sight of our mission" (G. Ralph Thompson). Alma E. McKibbin, the first Seventh-day Adventist church school teacher in California, is little known among Seventh-day Adventists outside that state, where she... -
Early Adventist Education in Australia - A Report of Recent Research TertiaryReferencing Hook and Lindsay's in-depth studies of the development of the Adventist school system in Australia, Knight notes the importance of Ellen White's participation in this phase of history, following her earlier days in Battle Creek. "Neither Adventist... -
Education as an Entering Wedge LifelongCatch a glimpse of what Adventist schools are doing in India. -
Education for What? Thoughts on the Purpose and Identity of Adventist Education Kindergarten-Grade 12Knight provides an overview of the general, spiritual, and apocalyptic goals of Adventist education. He notes that Ellen White emphasized the importance of focused Christian education for bringing change to our world. The focus that brings change requires... -
Educational trends in America from 1830-1870 influencing the formation of the Seventh-day Adventist educational system Kindergarten-LifelongSeventh-day Adventists have a present-day educational program that encircles the globe. Beginning in 1872 with one college, a staff of three teachers, and ninety students, they have, eighty years later (1952) 3,854 elementary schools; 310 secondary and advanced... -
Encyclopedia of Seventh-day Adventists Grade 7-LifelongThis global church project aims to complete approximately 8,500 articles with accompanying photographs, media, and original documents. Project goals: Supply reliable and authoritative information on Adventist history, crucial events and themes,... -
Father of Preachers Kindergarten-LifelongJohnson tells of the life and ministry of Dr. C.E. Mosely Jr and the impact he has had on Adventist education. -
Financial and perceived impacts of industries on selected Seventh-day Adventist schools from 1981 to 1990 Kindergarten-LifelongPurpose: Educators, philosophers, and Christians have placed great emphasis on work as a means of character development. Seventh-day Adventists, as a group, have given special attention to including industries in connection with their schools for the... -
Getting Down to Business - Thinking Strategically about Adventist Education Kindergarten-LifelongConsider Inter-American Division plans focusing on improving Adventist education system across all levels in their region. -
Goodloe Harper Bell - Pioneer Seventh-day Adventist Christian educator Kindergarten-LifelongThe Seventh-day Adventist church operates a worldwide system of Christian education. The pioneer education who played a most significant part in laying its foundations was Goodloe Harper Bell (1832-1899). Bell was a public school teacher in central... -
Graduate Business Education in Adventist Colleges and Universities - History and Challenges TertiaryIn this article from a JAE special issue on higher education, the authors present the history of and need for business graduate education and the current situation and challenges. -
Griggs International Academy and Griggs University Kindergarten-Tertiary New!!Follow the interesting history of Adventist distance education, beginning in 1909 as Fireside Correspondence School. -
Historical/analytical study of the contributions of Alma E McKibbin to the Seventh-day Adventist church-school system Kindergarten-Lifelong"If we don't understand our roots, we lose sight of our mission" (G. Ralph Thompson). Alma E. McKibbin, the first Seventh-day Adventist church school teacher in California, is little known among Seventh-day Adventists outside that state, where she... -
History of Seventh-day Adventist Christian Education Grade 5-Grade 9This lesson plan and handout helps students to be aware of Seventh-day Adventist Church History. Students find out what a school room was like 150 years ago, experience a time line of Seventh-day Adventist Christian education history, research their individual... -
How the Blueprint for Agriculture in Adventist Education Can Be Relevant in the 21st Century Kindergarten-Tertiary“Seventh-day Adventists have established a worldwide, robust, and wholistic educational system following the principles (also known as the ‘blueprint’) expressed by church co-founder and visionary Ellen G. White. To remain relevant in the... -
In Passion for the World Tertiary-LifelongGreenleaf outlines the history of Adventist education, a story of struggle, tenacity, faith, and blessing. The author gives readers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the growth of an identifiably Adventist system of schools. This book is an inspiring... -
Indonesia Union College - A historical study of a Seventh-day Adventist institution Tertiary-LifelongProblem: The first Seventh-day Adventist training school established in Indonesia was the Netherlands East Indies Training School (Indonesia Union College after 1962) founded in 1929. The school has since grown considerably and achieved university status,... -
JAE Dean's Column: Far More Than Bed and Bath Grade 9-LifelongIn this first Dean's Column, Donald Murray describes how residence-life began in the educational ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist church. Murray, a residence-hall dean for nearly 42 years, will share his insights and passions regarding residence halls... -
JAE Editorial: Learning History's Lessons Kindergarten-Lifelong"This larger-than-usual issue of the Journal [of Adventist Education] was prepared in the hope that examining some aspects of the history of our educational system can stimulate discussion and thought that will prevent us from repeating some mistakes... -
JAE Editorial: The Power of a Small School - Taste It Again for the First Time Kindergarten-Grade 12Adventism began its educational system with small schools; Brewer urges us to continue with small schools as an effective way of reaching students. Articles in this issue include the following titles: Choosing... -
Key administrative decisions in the history of Seventh-day Adventist education in Bermuda Kindergarten-LifelongProblem: In 1993, during the celebration of fifty years of continuous Christian education in Bermuda, it became strikingly evident that the Seventh-day Adventist Church had no single literary, historical compilation of SDA education in the country.... -
Mahlon Ellsworth Olsen — Pioneer Adventist Educator Tertiary-LifelongAs detailed in this Encyclopedia of Seventh-day Adventists excerpt, Mahlon Ellsworth Olsen made significant contributions to Adventist education, health, and publications. -
One Family, Two Legacies LifelongDiscover the history of Babcock University in Nigeria, and the Adventist missionary whose name it bears. -
Pieces of Memory - Pioneers of Adventist Education in Brazil Grade 6-LifelongThis article shares "stories of three Adventist educational pioneers, who throughout their struggles and at the end of their days, were victorious, having persevered in the faith to overcome monumental obstacles in establishing schools in Brazil." -
Planning for effective organization in Seventh-day Adventist one-teacher schools Kindergarten-LifelongThe main purpose of this study was to investigate the present situation of the one-teacher Seventh-day Adventist school and to make plans for its more efficient organization. This involved two minor problems: 1. the gathering and evaluating of data concerning... -
Project Affirmation - Building Consensus, Planning for Success Grade 7-LifelongThis article details the beginnings, goals, groups, activities and recommendations of Project Affirmation. It includes the process that was followed and explains the Risk and Promise reports and various initiatives and resources that resulted. -
River Plate College - An historical study of a missionary institution 1898-1951 Tertiary-LifelongProblem: The first Seventh-day Adventist educational institution in South America was River Plate College, Entre R(')ios, Argentina, founded in 1898. After eighty-three years the school has grown considerably and has developed into a full-fledged college.... -
Seventh-day Adventism in the US: Committed to Higher Education TertiaryIn this article, attention is given to the historical context in which the relationship between the religious and educational arms of the Seventh-day Adventist church was forged; the commitment of Adventism to higher learning in the US is explored; strategies... -
Seventh-day Adventist education in Papua New Guinea, 1908-1941 Kindergarten-LifelongAbout sixty years after the first Christian mission influence was exerted in Papua New Guinea, the Seventh-day Adventist Church sent its first missionaries to Papua. S. W. Cart trained as a teacher and minister at the denomination's Avondale College came from... -
Tertiary education at Avondale College 1945-1974 Tertiary-LifelongThe purpose of this dissertation is to survey the development of tertiary education (1945-1974) at Avondale College, Cooranbong, the senior educational institution of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Australia. In this dissertation it is argued... -
The Aims of Adventist Education - A Historical Perspective Tertiary-LifelongEarly Adventists grappled with the aims of Adventist education under the direction of Ellen White. This historical sketch shows how Adventist schools evolved under her counsel and direction. -
The Aims of Adventist Education - A Historical Perspective Kindergarten-LifelongA brief overview of the history of Adventist Education shows how the dominations has frown in its understanding and implementation of an educational model that emphasizes service and redemption. -
The Aims of Adventist Education in Historical Perspective Tertiary-LifelongWhy have Adventist schools? What is the ultimate aim of Christian education? Adventist Christian education? Read George Knight's presentation to the April 2001 International Conference on The Seventh-day Adventist Philosophy of Education. -
The Avondale School and Adventist Educational Goals 1894-1900 Kindergarten-LifelongProblem: The Avondale school in its initial era is regarded by some Seventh-day Adventists as the denomination's model school. At the time when the pioneers were establishing the school they spoke and wrote about their educational goals and methods... -
The Great Commissions and the Educational Imperative Tertiary-LifelongMission. It’s the reason the Seventh-day Adventist church exists. Has education always been part of that mission? You may be surprised at the answer. -
The Higher View of Education Kindergarten-Grade 12"This paper aims to explore the relevancy of Ellen White’s book, Education, in a postmodern setting. Further, it intends to address whether the guiding influence of the Prophetic Gift is still relevant to Adventist education. This... -
The historical development of the religion curriculum at Battle Creek College 1874 -1901 TertiaryTopic: This study focused on the evaluation of the historical development of the religion curriculum at Battle Creek College from its founding in 1874, to its removal to Berrien Springs in 1901. Battle Creek College was the first Seventh-day Adventist... -
The historical development, philosophical foundation, and mission of the religious education program at Andrews University Tertiary-LifelongTopic: This study focuses on the evaluation of the historical development and philosophical foundation of the Religious Education program at Andrews University. The program has been instrumental in training individuals as Bible instructors, church and... -
The History of Adventist Honors Education Tertiary-LifelongThis article, compiled by Douglas Clark, combines the work of several authors and Honors program directors, keynoted by an adaptation of “A Commitment to Excellence” by Meredith Jones Gray, which appeared in the Winter 2008 issue of the Andrews... -
The history of mission education in the territory of Papua-New Guinea from 1872 to 1962 with special attention to the years 1932 to 1952 Kindergarten-LifelongWhile the Territory of Papua and New Guinea from the year 1884 passed through several forms of British and German, civil and military government, mission native education, first set up in the Territory in 1872, developed through four consecutive phases. The... -
The history of Seventh-day Adventist education in Australia and New Zealand Kindergarten-LifelongThe object of this thesis is to present a reasonably complete and comprehensive account of the history and development of Seventh-day Adventist education in Australia and New Zealand. Difficulty has been found in endeavouring to include sufficient... -
The influence of Ellen White upon the development of the Seventh-day Adventist school system in Australia, 1891-1900 Kindergarten-LifelongThe Seventh-day Adventist church operates an extensive system of educational institutions not only in Australia but throughout the world. This thesis examines the contribution made by one of its early leaders towards the establishment and operation of the... -
The Karmel report of 1973, a watershed period of the Seventh-day Adventist school system in Australia? Kindergarten-LifelongThis study has arisen out of a need for the SDA community to document and understand the impact of public policy at the federal level on the Seventh-day Adventist education system in Australia, particularly since the early 1970’s. Using a... -
The Martin report of 1964 - a watershed period for Seventh-day Adventist tertiary education in Australia Kindergarten-LifelongAvondale College, previously known until 1963 as the Australasian Missionary College (AMC), stands out as unique among Australian tertiary institutions. It is one of only five remaining non-government tertiary organizations in this country that have endeavoured... -
The Missiological Roots of Adventist Higher Education and the Ongoing Tension Between Adventist Mission and Academic Vision Tertiary-LifelongThe birth of Seventh-day Adventist higher education [was] filled with tension between the missiological/theological goals of the ecclesiastical leaders who founded it and the academics who operated it. Both had something valuable to contribute, as Knight explores. -
The organization and administration of the Australasian Missionary College TertiaryThe following essay is an attempt to provide a solution to a number of administrative problems that are posed by a steadily expanding Seventh-day Adventist boarding college. The problems that it faces are peculiar to the Australasian Missionary College because... -
The Peruvian educational reform of 1968-1980 and Seventh-day Adventist education at Inca Union College - A study in models Tertiary-LifelongProblem: The purpose of this study was to compare and contrast two distinct educational models: (1) Peruvian educational reform, which affected both public and private education throughout the country, and (2) the Seventh-day Adventist educational system... -
The Place of the Bible in Education Kindergarten-LifelongIn this 1903 book, Jones "outlines according to the Bible what exactly Christian education looks like. He also explores the true meaning of the separation between church and state and how Christian education does not fall under such discrimination." -
The Process of Educational Expansion - Adventist Higher Education in Brazil TertiaryIn the last decade of the 19th century, the period that marked the beginning of the Seventh-day Adventist Church (IASD), serious thought was given to establishing educational institutions to serve as support in the development and dissemination of Adventist... -
There Arose a Generation That Did Not Remember - The Challenge of Maintaining Distinctively Christian Institutional Cultures in an Era of Change Kindergarten-Tertiary"The preservation and perpetuation of core institutional vision, values, ethos and identity to succeeding generations are critical imperatives that confront all Christian educational organisations. Christian institutions have historically been prone... -
Timeline for Seventh-day Adventist Education Kindergarten-LifelongGreenleaf offers a timeline of the hundred or so most important happenings and persons in the 150-year development of Seventh-day Adventist education worldwide. He hopes that this list will stimulate discussion and an improved understanding of the events and... -
Timeline for Seventh-day Adventist Education Kindergarten-LifelongOrganized by year, we see a brief history and progress of Seventh-day Adventist education from 1853-2014. -
Turning Points in Adventist Education - A Video Series Grade 7-Lifelong New!!Originally shown at the 2023 North American Division Educators’ Convention, these six short videos “are freely available and may be used schoolwide or in classrooms to introduce students and educators to Adventist education history.” -
Turning Points Video Series Kindergarten-TertiaryAs seen at the 2023 North American Division Educators' Convention, these six informative and captivating videos reflect on the history of Adventist Education. -
Venezuelan Adventist University Institute: The development of a Seventh-day Adventist educational institution TertiaryProblem: The first and only Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) tertiary-level institution in Venezuela is Venezuelan Adventist University Institute. It was founded initially as a secondary boarding academy in 1962, began offering college level programs in... -
Warren Eugene Howell - Seventh-day Adventist educational administrator Kindergarten-LifelongProblem: Warren Eugene Howell served the Seventh-day Adventist educational system as an administrator and teacher for thirty-four years. He pioneered two important Adventist educational institutions and led the General Conference Education Department... -
What Knowledge is of Most Worth? Adventist Colleges and the Search for Meaning Tertiary-LifelongKnight concludes that "the survival of Adventist colleges will not be worth the effort if these schools fail to produce a unique product. Their product must fill a gap that other institutions do not and cannot fill. In order to achieve this goal, curriculum... -
Wherefore Adventist Education? Early Perspectives on the Value of Adventist Education Kindergarten-Tertiary"The Seventh-day Adventist Church operates a global educational system with 111,476 teachers and 2,064,741 students in 9,589 educational institutions, primary through university. The extent of this school system is a statement of the value that the denomination... -
Who's In Charge? Observations on Governance In Seventh-day Adventist Higher Education Tertiary-LifelongAdventist historian Greenleaf shares keypoints in Adventist education history regarding issues of governance, and the relationship between church and school administration. The article strives to answer the question, "Will the weight of circumstances... -
William Warren Prescott, Seventh-day Adventist educator Kindergarten-LifelongWilliam Warren Prescott, 1855-1944, was one of the most influential educators of the Seventh-day Adventist church. As a religious educator he also served the church as preacher, writer, editor, and administrator. His influence on the church was extensive but...