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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 556
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 this statement. Unique to those who uphold the Scriptures as truth is the understanding that “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, <font face=”inherit”>and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.” Proverbs 9:10. Without this fear and realization that the Lord is the One who knows all and gifts wisdom to His people, how can we truly love wisdom? </font>Additionally, the wisdom of the world is not true wisdom, and what those people love is not truly wisdom but knowledge, which puffs up. True wisdom can only come from the source of wisdom, God Himself.
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I agree with the fact that true wisdom only comes from God. We can be smart, have sense of things but God can also give us his wisdom, which is a way to even sometimes operate as we knew what would come next. this could also be tied into revelation that can only come from His Holy Spirit.
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As a believer we are able to search for wisdom in a different way. The secular world looks into themselves or relies on the teaching of other. As a believer, we have the benefit of countless biblical teachings to guide us in wisdom. We can look to someone other than ourselves who we know beyond a shadow of a doubt possesses more wisdom than we could ever fathom. I believe anyone can love wisdom and seek wisdom but a believer has access to a deep well of wisdom that is poured out to us through teachings in the Bible that can challenge our conventional biases and misunderstandings in a way a secular scholar never would be able to navigate. Many secular people want to “love” others in a way that does not show love. We know from the Bible how to love and what it means to our relationships. This view of love is not possible on our own but only through His wisdom He has passed down to us.
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I do agree, I believe becoming a Christian, God’s Holy Spirit gave to us a desire to seek his wisdom to be closer to him, to guide and direct us in everything.
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Yes, I agree. Without knowledge of God and His love for us we cannot truly understand the wisdom of God.
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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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Reminders of why I do what I do.
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I hope to grow in my knowledge and ability to translate God’s wisdom and love to my students and my school in an increasingly affective manner. I also will be renewing my ACSI All Levels Principal certification.
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I hope to learn specific ways I can re-think my curriculum to best communicate truth and point students to Christ in my classroom. Specifically, I want to learn better ways for students to think deeply and make their faith their own.
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I would like to live a life where I wouldn’t have to use many words to communicate my philosophy of education, but through actions.
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I have a philosophy of education, which I would like to integrate into my Christian beliefs as an educator. I also hope to obtain certification.
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Why is it imperative that Christian educators have a Christian philosophy of education?
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The importance of educators to have a Christian philosophy is to keep the focus on God in our educating of students. As educators, we need to strive to help our students to grow in knowledge and understanding of God’s word, so our students can learn about God’s love and that He has a purpose and plan for each of their lives.
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It is imperative that Christian Educators have a Christian philosophy of education because we have been redeemed and we know what it is to live life before and after encountering Christ. As educators, we want the next generation to have a healthy personal relationship with God and we should be focused on providing the students Godly examples with our lives and knowledge. We should love wisdom, apply it, and it will do it’s work through the Holy Spirit.
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An educator’s philosophy of education aligns the educator’s teaching practices with their values and, for the Christian educator, with their faith. A Christian philosophy of education helps Christian teachers connect teaching and learning in their professional practice to their relationship with God and their purpose in life. The lecturer mentions that education is an instrument used to carry out society’s philosophical goals, and Christian education can, therefore, only exist based on Christian philosophy that organizes schooling consistent with Christian beliefs:
A Biblical Christian worldview
Beliefs about God and humanity
Approaches to developing curricula
Teaching methods and classroom management strategies
An educator’s Christian philosophy of education also allows them to recognize the importance of teaching students to love, serve and help others and to use their knowledge and abilities to glorify God. A Christian philosophy of education would also facilitate educators in creating a sense of community and encourage students to develop a deeper relationship with God within the learning environment. -
It is imperative that Christian educators have a Christian philosophy of education because it is important that we are purposeful in using Biblical integration into what we are teaching. Biblical integration will not just automatically happen. It will only happen when we are purposeful and intentional about developing our Christian philosophy of education. We must be ready to pass on to our students our love and understanding of God’s Word.
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It is imperative the Christian educators have a Christian philosophy of education, or they are no different than any other educator and are merely teaching facts.
Having a Christain philosophy of education will direct every lesson and point the students and the educator to Christ, the author of all things.