Organizing and Building Up the Sunday School / Modern Sunday School Manuals

Name: Organizing and Building Up the Sunday School / Modern Sunday School Manuals
Author: Jesse Lyman Hurlbut

By Jesse Lyman Hurlbut

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A practical handbook outlining the organization, grading, administration, and growth of Sunday schools. It reviews historical principles, recommends a graded structure from cradle roll through adult departments, defines duties of superintendents, secretaries, treasurers and teachers, and addresses library use, teacher training, recruitment, and evaluation of school effectiveness. Chapters offer concrete guidance on department arrangements, record keeping, class organization, and visitor outreach, and include blackboard outlines and review questions to support teacher instruction and classroom training.

About the Author

Jesse Lyman Hurlbut

Jesse Lyman Hurlbut was an American author and educator known for his contributions to religious literature and biblical education. He wrote extensively on biblical geography and history, with notable works including "Bible Atlas: A Manual of Biblical Geography and History" and "Hurlbut's Life of Christ For Young and Old," which presents the life of Jesus in accessible language. Hurlbut also focused on teaching methodologies, as seen in his manuals for Sunday school organization and Bible studies. His writings have been influential in shaping religious education, particularly for children and young adults.