Christian Philosophy of Education
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Lesson OneAn Introduction and Overview4 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson TwoThe Big Questions of Life3 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson ThreeBasic Philosophical Categories and Their Relationship to Education3 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson FourCentrality of Scripture3 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson FiveA Biblical Worldview3 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson SixThe Importance of Parents3 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson SevenThe Importance of Teachers3 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson EightNurturing in the Christian School3 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson NineResponsive Discipleship in the Christian School3 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson TenThe Importance of a Coherent Curriculum3 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson ElevenChristian Philosophy Under Attack3 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson TwelveChallenges and Opportunities for Christian Educators6 Activities|1 Assessment
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Course Wrap-UpCourse Completion2 Activities|1 Assessment
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Discussion Questions
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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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.
Cynthia McHugh replied 15 hours, 31 minutes ago 325 Members · 327 Replies
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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What do you hope to gain from this course? In what specific areas do you hope to grow as a Christian educator?
Cynthia McHugh replied 15 hours, 29 minutes ago 217 Members · 218 Replies
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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.
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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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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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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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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.
Christian Learning Center › Forums › Why is it imperative that Christian educators have a Christian philosophy of education?
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Why is it imperative that Christian educators have a Christian philosophy of education?
Cynthia McHugh replied 15 hours, 26 minutes ago 215 Members · 223 Replies
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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.
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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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God has called us to be Christian educators. We have to spread God’s word to our students.
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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. -
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.