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Christian Philosophy of Education

  1. Lesson One
    An Introduction and Overview
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  2. Lesson Two
    The Big Questions of Life
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  3. Lesson Three
    Basic Philosophical Categories and Their Relationship to Education
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  4. Lesson Four
    Centrality of Scripture
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  5. Lesson Five
    A Biblical Worldview
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  6. Lesson Six
    The Importance of Parents
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  7. Lesson Seven
    The Importance of Teachers
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  8. Lesson Eight
    Nurturing in the Christian School
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  9. Lesson Nine
    Responsive Discipleship in the Christian School
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  10. Lesson Ten
    The Importance of a Coherent Curriculum
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  11. Lesson Eleven
    Christian Philosophy Under Attack
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  12. Lesson Twelve
    Challenges and Opportunities for Christian Educators
    6 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  13. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    2 Activities
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    1 Assessment
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Christian Learning Center Forums 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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  • Heather Pilkins

    Member
    07/13/2024 at 12:30

    I agree with this as God gave us the wisdom in which to navigate life with. The Bible is the ultimate gift of wisdom and how to live according to his word and teach by his word.

  • Chloe Wilson Langford

    Member
    07/13/2024 at 11:07

    I totally agree that only a believer is able to truly love wisdom as God created us to love. We can be so many things, but that is different than True Wisdom. This wisdom comes from God. When we believe in Him, go to Him, and trust in Him that is True Wisdom.

  • Angela Brantley

    Member
    07/12/2024 at 19:01

    I agree. Only believers can have a true relationship with God. As believers we are called to know Him more and to fear Him. This isn’t a fear of scared trembling but a fear that is a display of respect and reverence for who God is. In order to truly have wisdom, we must first fear God.

  • Rebekah Rivera

    Member
    07/10/2024 at 21:58

    I agree. The wisdom of the world changes over time. The wisdom of the Lord is based on truth and so is not swayed by the opinions and feelings of people.

  • Eileen Gornall

    Member
    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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Christian Learning Center Forums 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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  • Jessica Baker

    Member
    01/12/2024 at 11:55

    I would like to gain a deeper understanding of how to create an environment and compose lessons that allow my students to fully see and know God’s goodness and truths, passing them down to the next generation, in creative and engaging ways. I would like to also better understand how to weave a biblical worldview into every subject.

  • Pamela Arrowsmith

    Member
    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.

  • Carol Bernard

    Member
    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.

  • Tanya Terry

    Member
    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.

  • Kelly Bland

    Member
    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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Christian Learning Center Forums Why is it imperative that Christian educators have a Christian philosophy of education?

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  • Danelle Singhanart

    Member
    12/31/2023 at 10:48

    It gives purpose and light to every lesson and how we interact with our students and colleagues in and out of the classroom. Without a Christian philosophy, we are merely giving them information, but losing the bedrock of Who created everything we are teaching them and how to view it through God’s lens.

  • Bonner Davis

    Member
    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.

  • Angela Williams

    Member
    12/16/2023 at 22:07

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

  • Cynthia Slane

    Member
    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.

  • Christina Bilodeau

    Member
    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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