The Adventist education has the vision of giving Christ centered education through developing physical, mental and spiritual aspects. All SDA church employees’ children had privileges to afford such education because of education assistance granted to them.
After doing long literature review on factors that may affect physical, mental and spiritual growth among young people, the researcher realized that missing the means to afford Christian education and education at all hinders significantly those aspects of life. Therefore, this made him conduct the research using both qualitative and quantitative methods in collecting data about the impact the decision of ECRF since 2012 of limiting the education assistance to four children has on education of other children among the family of church employee. He distributed questionnaires among 27 employees and interviewed 3 officers and 6 children that affected by that policy before they accomplish A level.
The statistical result proves the considerable impact of limiting the education assistance to four children, on education of other children. The lack of interest to the church, gaining deviated education and drop out of schools are likely definition of the impact. Therefore, it seems that the parents and the SDA church should put in consideration the education of those children as well to prepare more future members and leaders for the church. Besides this, possibly those parents whose children are out of eligible conditions should find other way to advance their children’s Christian education even though the SDA church education assistance might be inadequate or missing.
The objective of this thesis was not only to fulfill the academic requirements but also to reveal problems that children above four in church employees may face.
Table of Contents
1. CHAPTER ONE
1.1 INTRODUCTION
1.2 Background of the study
1.3 Statement of the problem
1.4 Research question
1.5 Objectives of the study
1.5.1 Specific objectives
1.6 Hypothesis of the study
1.7 Significance of the study
1.8 Justification of the study
1.9 Conceptual framework
1.10 Delimitation of the study
1.11 Definition of terms
2. CHAPITER TWO
2.1 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
2.2 Christian education
2.3 SDA Education assistance
2.4 Limitation of education assistance
2.5 Challenges of people lacking means to afford education
2.5.1 Dropout rate
2.5.2 Deviation from Christian education and education of quality
2.5.3 Lack of interest to the church
3. CHAPITER THREE
3.1 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.2 Research design
3.3 Description of research area (ECRF)
3.4 The population
3.5 Sampling techniques
3.6 Map of ECRF Employees
3.7 Research Instruments
3.8 Pilot study
3.9 Data collection procedure
3.10 Statistical data analysis
4. CHAPTER FOUR
4.1 PRESENTATION OF FINDINGS, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
4.2 Identification information
4.3 Factors that determine SDA Church education assistance
4.4 Impact of the limitation of SDA church education assistance to four children has on the education of other children above four.
4.5 Pearson correlation between the determinant SDA Church education assistance to four children on the education of the other children above four
5. CHAPTER FIVE
5.1 SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.2 Summary of findings
5.3 Conclusion
5.4 Recommendations
Objectives and Topics
This study investigates the impact of the East Central Rwanda Field (ECRF) policy of limiting education assistance to only four children per church employee. The research seeks to determine whether this policy influences school dropout rates, deviation from Christian education, and the level of interest children have in the church.
- Evaluation of the financial burden on church employees regarding tuition fees.
- Analysis of school dropout risks for children exceeding the four-child threshold.
- Assessment of the correlation between limited education assistance and interest in SDA church doctrines.
- Development of strategies to help parents maintain children's access to Christian education.
- Provision of recommendations for ECRF policy refinements to support gospel work and employee welfare.
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Statement of the problem
Apart from financial issues that may hinder education of children, the fact that makes child fall out of eligible conditions for gaining education, brings some self-centered problems such as complexes, superstition, significance deficiency of memory and psychological greed. Education is a fundamental human right as a catalyst for economic growth and human development (Okidi, 2004). Researches prove that above-mentioned factors are root cause of failure in education that result low education compliance.
The SDA church employee’s children above four in family are the case of study. The lack of interest to the church cause of missing ordinal church support, gaining deviated education and dropping out of schools are major targets of this thesis of research to measure and exposure as depending on the limiting education assistance to four children. An American writer stated that as a stream always partakes of the property of the soil through which it runs, so the principles and habits of youth invariably become tinctured with the character of the company in which they mingle (White, 1977).
Many inspired writers recommended Christian education especially Adventist education to children in school age so that they rise up in harmony with the church. We are not all organized alike, and many have not been educated aright. Their education has been deficient. Some have had a quick temper transmitted to them, and their education in childhood has not taught them self-control. With this fiery temper, envy and jealousy are frequently united. Others are faulty in other respects. Some are dishonest in deal, overreaching in trade. Others are arbitrary in their families, loving to rule. Their lives are far from being correct. Their education was all wrong. Others, whose education has not been so faulty, who have had better training, have developed a much less objectionable character. The Christian life of all is very much affected for good or for evil by their previous education. (White, 1893)
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER ONE: Introduces the research background concerning SDA education assistance and the policy of limiting support to four children.
CHAPITER TWO: Reviews literature on Christian education, political economy of education, and the specific challenges of dropout rates and lack of interest in the church.
CHAPITER THREE: Details the research methodology, including the descriptive and correlation research designs and the target population within ECRF.
CHAPTER FOUR: Presents and interprets the statistical findings based on surveys and interviews regarding the impact of the assistance limitation.
CHAPTER FIVE: Provides a summary of findings, conclusions, and specific recommendations for ECRF, parents, and the affected children.
Keywords
Adventist education, ECRF, education assistance, tuition fees, dropout rate, Christian education, church employees, policy limitation, school enrollment, religious involvement, employee welfare, educational psychology, Rwanda, student retention, family planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fundamental focus of this research?
The study examines the impact of the policy limiting SDA church education assistance to a maximum of four children on the educational outcomes of employees' children exceeding this limit.
What are the central thematic areas covered?
The core themes include Christian education philosophy, the financial impact of tuition assistance policies, factors influencing school dropout, and the correlation between church support and youth interest in religious doctrines.
What is the primary research question?
The study specifically asks if there is a measurable impact of the limitation of education assistance to four children on the education, school attendance, and church interest of children beyond that number.
Which scientific methods were employed?
The researcher utilized both quantitative and qualitative methods, including structured questionnaires with Likert scales and interviews with officers, employees, and affected children.
What topics are discussed in the main body?
The main body covers the theoretical framework of Christian education, the socioeconomic challenges of families with many children, empirical data analysis on tuition assistance, and the subsequent psychological and social impacts on the students.
Which keywords define this work?
Key terms include Adventist education, ECRF, education assistance, dropout rate, Christian education, policy limitation, and employee welfare.
How does ECRF allow for policy flexibility?
The ECRF policy allows for the replacement of a child in the assistance program if a child finishes their studies, abandons the program, or meets other specific criteria.
What does the Pearson correlation reveal in this study?
The study found a strong positive correlation (.964**) between the limitation of education assistance and negative impacts on the education of the affected children, indicating a significant relationship.
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- Habanabakize Schadrack (Autor), 2014, The impact of limiting Seventh Day Adventist church education assistance to four children on education of other children of church employees, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/421200
