DRAMATIZATIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF ADVENTIST EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

Abstract

This article analyzes the use of dramatizations in the Adventist educational environment, especially in light of the guidelines found in the writings of Ellen G. White and Adventist educational philosophy. Although Ellen G. White's texts criticize theater and performances of a worldly or superficial nature, Adventist schools and colleges frequently use dramatizations in their educational and religious programs. The research is bibliographic and documentary in nature, seeking to identify the principles that guide the practice of drama within the Adventist educational context, as well as discussing the hermeneutical challenges present in the interpretation of Ellen G. White's writings. The study concludes that, despite the warnings, there is a legitimate space for dramatizations that respect the principles of Adventist philosophy, serving as an effective educational resource when aligned with the educational and spiritual mission of the institution.