How to Teach Religion Principles and Methods

How to Teach Religion: Principles and Methods by George Herbert Betts is a compelling, practical handbook that has guided church-school teachers since its 1926 publication. Combining thoughtful pedagogy with pastoral concern, Betts sets out a clear program for religious education grounded in the development of the teacher, the shaping of Christian character, and effective classroom methods. Drawing on early-20th-century American Protestant practice, the book examines the teacher’s personality and mastery of subject matter, defines the ultimate objective of moral and spiritual formation, and lays out a fourfold instructional foundation—right aims, materials, organization, and presentation. Betts evaluates what religious knowledge matters most for children, explores the cultivation of reverent attitudes and a living sense of God, and offers practical aids such as diagnostic scales, lesson organization principles, and discussion problems. The tone is both instructional and reflective, emphasizing that religion teaching is measured by life change, not mere information. Ideal for Sunday school leaders, church-school teachers, seminary students, and anyone involved in religious education, this Religion audiobook offers timeless methods and insights for shaping faithful, effective instruction today.