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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 557
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, being believer means believing and accepting things that may not fully make sense to you and figuring out the truth behind them faithfully.
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I would agree with that statement. God is where we get all our wisdom and if you don’t believe in him, you cannot truly have wisdom. God is the bedrock and the bible is our “map” on how to live life in his honor.
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While I have not pondered this statement previously, I do agree with the lecturer. Proverbs speaks profusely about wisdom and foolishness. The essential foundation for wisdom is pursuing what God desires for us beginning with our relationship with him.
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</div>I would agree; he has placed a thirst for continued learning and seeking his word and understanding of his word.
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Yes. It is interesting how so many people say that they are seeking out the truth. Yet, when the Truth is presented to them, it doesn’t come in the form that they want it to come in. Like salvation, the plan to salvation is simple, yet man wants there it to come by works. This is all because man will not surrender to God; he still wants to be in control. Thus, Wisdom which is from God, carnal man rejects. Only a true believer wants to hear from 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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From this course, I hope to learn how to teach my students a true and good education based on the Bible, in spite of living in a world that tries to teach the opposite.
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I hope to gain a better understanding of how to teach the importance of God’s Word and how students can develop biblical values in our fallen world. As an educator, I hope to solidify strategies for integrating biblical values in all my courses.
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Although I feel I have a strong Christian Philosophy already in place, I hope to gain more wisdom in how to refine it. I hope to have areas brought to the surface as I progress through this course that will encourage me to think more deeply, delve into the depths of what God has for me, learn more about where I am weak that He may make me stronger.
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I hope to gain to an overview/review of how Christian philosophy is applied across curriculum topics to help students see the God’s creativity in everything.
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I hope to have a better understanding and application as a Christian educator to be more effective in reaching my students spiritually. My ultimate goal is to help each student grasp an understanding of who Jesus truly is, and to encourage him/her to surrender his/her life to His teaching.
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Why is it imperative that Christian educators have a Christian philosophy of education?
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As a Christian, our life revolves around how we can make Christ known. As an educator, we teach. A Christian philosophy of education helps us put these two things together. We are not simply educators; we are Christian educators. Our whole thinking in and purpose for teaching is to make Christ known. Our philosophy should also reflect that.
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Christian educators must have a Christian philosophy of education because we are helping parents train the next generation of believers. We need to make sure we are thinking correctly so we pass down the truth to our students.
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We must be alining to God's will for his children and educating them on the truths based on moral values that have been established by God. Our foundation is not based on new understandings or new insights but rather based on truths given to us by God. If we put our foundation on things other than God's truth and will it will crumble. The standard, God's word and will is paramount.
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We must be alining to God’s will for his children and educating them on the truths based on moral values that have been established by God. Our foundation is not based on new understandings or new insights but rather based on truths given to us by God. If we put our foundation on things other than God’s truth and will it will crumble. The standard, God’s word and will is paramount.
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For this, I too have turned to Proverb 22:6 in support of teaching from a Christian worldview/philosophy. There truly is no argument against the morality that is contained within, but it can be tainted if we forget from Whom this moral standard comes from. I also recall a verse that terrified me for years, it had me running from my call. James 3:1 tells us that we must ensure to teach truth at all times. We, as teachers, will be judged according to what we have passed on. Having a philosophy that centers and focuses on our Lord and Savior is the only what to ensure that what we pass on to future generations will not come back to haunt or condemn us. It is imperative to remain focused on Him that we keep ourselves pure and those for whom we are given temporary charge.