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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.

  Angela Keathley replied 6 days, 2 hours ago 305 Members · 307 Replies

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  Eileen Gornall

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  07/08/2024 at 10:15

  Of course, I agree. The wisdom of God is not the wisdom of this age or this world, and it is revealed to us only through His Spirit (1 Cor. 2). We believe in order to understand (Augustine), and the more we understand, the more our faith grows.

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  Jeri Gentry

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  07/05/2024 at 15:59

  I agree, of course, because our God is the truth, and truth is the basis for wisdom.

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  Cynthia Pardy

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  07/01/2024 at 18:39

  Often wisdom and knowledge are confused. We can know many facts, but God gives us insight to use the facts. I agree with those who have pointed out that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. As our instructor said, Daniel and Moses were raised in communities where people in their culture did not worship God. They were taught who God is and worshipped him when it could have cost them their lives. God gave them discernment. That message is very relevant today.

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  Diane Frame

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  07/01/2024 at 01:40

  I agree. I think of King Solomon when God asked him what he wanted and Solomon asked for wisdom. Because he was a faithful follower of God, he was blessed by God with this humble request knowing he was going to be a King. Solomon was showing his love for his people he would govern by wanting to be a wise ruler. When we love the Lord we want to honor Him with our first fruits, therefore our desire for Godly wisdom is a natural longing.

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  Andrea St. Louis

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  06/26/2024 at 14:53

  I agree because it is only with a true understanding of our creator and eternal life that we can learn with a grateful heart. Having a Christian worldview allows us to understand the bigger picture and true meaning behind the quest for knowledge. Knowledge is a gift from God which allows us to carry out the good works that he has planned for us.

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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?

  Angela Keathley replied 6 days, 2 hours ago 200 Members · 201 Replies

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  Pamela Arrowsmith

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  01/10/2024 at 21:41

  I need a reset. I need to slow down and evaluate where I want to grow with my students. Do I want to just be another face or do I want to be someone who helped shape them at this point in their young life? I don’t want to leave an impression, I want to make an Impact that reflects the love of Jesus.

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  Carol Bernard

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  01/10/2024 at 15:13

  I’ve been in education overall for about 24 years, and this is the first time I’ve gone through a course on a Christian Philosophy of Education. I’m interested to learn more about this and hear practical daily steps to better include Scripture…etc. into my classroom.

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  Tanya Terry

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  01/06/2024 at 22:14

  I hope to be able to better integrate biblical principles into my teaching. It struck me when Dr. Black said about not remembering a math lesson…since I am a math teacher. She mentioned that the environment is what she remembers, a story, the care and kindness shown by her teacher. Since it is not easy to specifically integrate the Bible into math lessons, I want to focus on the learning environment I provide to my students as a testimony of my Christian belief and philosophy.

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  Kelly Bland

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  01/03/2024 at 12:12

  I need to gain my ACSI certification, but I would also like to learn more about being a Christian educator since I was went to public school as a student and have previously taught in public schools.

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  Danelle Singhanart

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  12/31/2023 at 10:47

  I hope to refine my philosophy of education from a Christian perspective by hearing and sharing with other Christians. At this point, my education experience has largely been in the secular arena, which brings much that should be sifted and thought through from my own Christian perspective based on the Bible. However, to be able to openly share with Christian educators about a Christian philosophy of education has me very excited.

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  Why is it imperative that Christian educators have a Christian philosophy of education?

  Angela Keathley replied 6 days, 2 hours ago 199 Members · 207 Replies

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  Bonner Davis

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  12/17/2023 at 22:15

  As I’ve heard it said, ‘we all worship something.’ In the same way, we all inherently have a philosophy even if we haven’t thought it through. Much of what I see is based on social media more than Scripture as I interact with this next generation. If we haven’t thought this area of our lives through, then we are building our education on shifting sand; being tossed by the waves of social movements. Overtime, I think we morph into nothing more than a worldly form of Christianity.

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  Angela Williams

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  12/16/2023 at 22:07

  God has called us to be Christian educators. We have to spread God’s word to our students.

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  Cynthia Slane

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  12/02/2023 at 21:45

  Christian educators must have a
  Christian philosophy of education because the primary purpose of a Christian
  educator is to pass on Biblical teachings. In addition to the Bible teachings, a
  Christian educator must model the application of the Biblical wisdom acquired
  through the Bible. Being a Christian educator and role model creates a God-centered
  classroom environment. Also, demonstrating a Christian philosophy of education
  reminds students that God’s wisdom will apply in all situations and all environments.

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  Christina Bilodeau

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  11/18/2023 at 18:23

  The belief that Christian educators should have a Christian philosophy of education is rooted in the idea that education is not merely a neutral, value-free endeavor, but rather a deeply philosophical and value-laden one. Here are some reasons why some argue that it is imperative for Christian educators to have a Christian philosophy of education. A Christian philosophy of education emphasizes the integration of faith and learning. It asserts that education should not be compartmentalized, with religious beliefs separated from academic pursuits. Instead, it calls for a holistic approach where all aspects of education are aligned with Christian principles. Education plays a crucial role in shaping a person’s worldview—their fundamental beliefs and perspectives about the world. Advocates of a Christian philosophy of education argue that educators have a responsibility to guide students in developing a worldview that is consistent with Christian values and biblical teachings. A Christian philosophy of education seeks to instill virtues and values derived from Christian teachings, fostering the development of students’ character in accordance with Christian principles.

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  Erin Delong

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  11/12/2023 at 23:15

  Can you be a football player without knowing how to play the game?

  Understanding the philosophy seems imperative to being a Christian educator.

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