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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 605
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. We can be educated, book smart, and have high degrees, but that is different than wisdom. True wisdom comes from God. When we go to Him and His word for guidance, we will gain true wisdom.
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Wisdom IS Christ. So only a believer is one who truly loves Him and has His mind (1 Corinthians).
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I agree! Godly wisdom is love and in order to truly we have have to have Godly wisdom
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I agree. The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. God is at the center. God gave us our minds in order to think and He is the foundation. God’s word is the bedrock of foundation. Only when God is at the center of our lives can we really love wisdom.
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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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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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Tools for being a light on campus
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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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Why is it imperative that Christian educators have a Christian philosophy of education?
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Completely agree. God is all-knowing, all-powerful, all-present.
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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.
