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Lesson OneAn Introduction and Overview4 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson TwoThe Big Questions of Life3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson ThreeBasic Philosophical Categories and Their Relationship to Education3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FourCentrality of Scripture3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FiveA Biblical Worldview3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson SixThe Importance of Parents3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson SevenThe Importance of Teachers3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson EightNurturing in the Christian School3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson NineResponsive Discipleship in the Christian School3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson TenThe Importance of a Coherent Curriculum3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson ElevenChristian Philosophy Under Attack3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson TwelveChallenges and Opportunities for Christian Educators6 Activities1 Assessment
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Course Wrap-UpCourse Completion2 Activities1 Assessment
Participants 605
Discussion Questions
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The lecturer states she “would contend that only a believer is able to truly love wisdom as God created us to love.” Do you agree or disagree? Explain.
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I agree with our lecturer. A foundational belief that God is my creator is needed to love wisdom the way that He created us to.
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I agree. True wisdom begins with reverence for God. Without acknowledging the Creator, one cannot fully grasp the depth and purpose of the wisdom He instilled in creation and in us, limiting genuine love for it.
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I agree because true wisdom comes from God. Those who do not know or love God do not love the things of God, including godly wisdom, and therefore lack it.
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True believers fully understand the way God created us to love. So with that in mind, yes only believers are able to truly love wisdom as God created us to love. God created us with a mind to reason, and God’s word serves as the bedrock of wisdom. The more we engage in His word, the more wisdom we obtain and greater love for this wisdom grows.
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I would agree with the lecturer. God is the solid rock we stand on. He is the foundation of wisdom.
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What do you hope to gain from this course? In what specific areas do you hope to grow as a Christian educator?
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I’m hoping to gain my ACSI credentials after teaching in the public school system for over 10 years. I’m hoping to shift my perspective from carefully keeping God out of my lessons to joyfully including Him in all parts of my professional life.
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I hope to gain a greater understanding of how to incorporate a Christian philosophy into every aspect of my teaching day. I want to more easily bring God in to each subject I teach, not just Bible.
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I hope to gain a deeper understanding of the Bible and to be able to make more Biblical connections to the areas of study with my students. I have noticed that my students thrive on discussion and having a Biblical implications will be very valuable to add to class discussions.
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I hope to gain a better understanding of how I can incorporate the Bible into every lesson I teach. I hope to become a better educator all the way around!
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I hope that God can reveal to me areas for growth, encourage me in my strengths and reinvigorate my love of teaching in a Christian education setting.
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Why is it imperative that Christian educators have a Christian philosophy of education?
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God is the authority on wisdom and knowledge so He is where we should start with any content we plan to teach. And being a believer is the most important part of my life, and so it should be the most important part of how I teach too.
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As a Christian educator, it is my goal to partner with family and church to help create a complete biblical worldview for my students. This can only be achieved if I understand and implement a Christian philosophy within the classroom
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I think it is important because it provides a foundation for teaching and learning.
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Having a Christian philosophy of education will help to ensure that we do not conform to ways of the world. It will also help to ensure that we are not simply teaching students how to one day become productive citizens of this world today, but to teach them the ways of the Word so that they may have eternal life.
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It is imperative that Christian educators have a Christian Philosophy of education in order to help shape the minds of young learners. As Christian educators, we partner with families to build a solid foundation to prepare their child for the real world. We also are able to spread the good news of Jesus!