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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 disagree on the basis that anyone can love wisdom as God created us to love. My favorite book of the Bible has always been Proverbs. Since I was young, that book made the most sense. I am currently in a Psalms and Proverbs study and came across Proverbs 4:6-7 “Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.”
I love the personification of wisdom; that it is a separate entity and a gift from god. By the grace of God, we are all entitled to participate on earth in nature and our community. Therefore, by taking part in humanity, we gain wisdom and understanding. The opportunity to truly love wisdom, then, is an innate gift from God that man can cherish or deny. The difference of being a believer is that we know the source of this wonderful gift. I disagree because I know many people who use gifts without appreciating the giver. Besides, if true wisdom is only for believers, how would anyone else be driven to find the Truth?
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The world’s view (non-believers) of love and wisdom doesn’t come close to the true love and wisdom that believers experience. True love and wisdom come from God. God is love. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
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Yes, I agree. Our minds were created by God in a specific and delicate way. Only through His truths and path to understanding will we be fully capable of reaching true wisdom. He put a love for and longing for wisdom within us. As it says in Proverbs 9:10, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” As we believe in Him and seek His truth, we long to know more and grow in understanding.
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I agree. Wisdom is the ability to show discernment and reflect moral judgement and reproach even in one’s own life. Someone who loves God will want to apply true wisdom to their own life and sometimes that means correction. A person would openly welcome correction or pruning through Wisdom if the love and adoration of God was their top priority.
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I agree with her statement that “only a believer can truly love wisdom the way God created us to love.” I’d never really thought about this until she said it in her lecture, but Wisdom comes from God, so we only truly “see” truth, beauty, and wisdom with the eyes of Christ. For those who don’t know God, they are only able to see part of the picture, but as Christian believers, we can see and understand the depth of God’s love and have a love for wisdom otherwise unattainable.
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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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To understand the role of which Christian philosophy of education plays in the world and how to effectively pass down knowledge, values, and truth to every student I teach.
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I hope to gain knowledge of those practices that I must share as a Christian educator. I hope to grow in the teaching ministry.
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Renewing of my mind and to learn ways to pass the truth to the students. I want to be able to help the families grow in their Christian beliefs
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A deeper understanding of imparting biblical worldview
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I hope to reestablish and refocus on the foundation of education from a biblical worldview. So many believe Christians have abandoned education and are somehow less intelligent because of their faith. I think it is vital we reclaim the love of learning and emphasize to students what a blessing an education is.
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Why is it imperative that Christian educators have a Christian philosophy of education?
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If we do not take our role as Christian educators seriously we may have an entire generation that fails to know God. We already battle a world where secular culture pulls the attention of our children. We must impart the knowledge, wisdom, grace and mercy of God via the Gospel to this generation.
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It is imperative that Christian educators have a Christian philosophy of education because it is important to pass down truth, values, and knowledge to the next generation. The Word of God is absolute truth and we should see the world in light of that instead of being conformed to this world as Romans 12 cautions us against.
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As educators, we are to equip our students to handle life’s experiences and lead productive lives. As Christian educators, we want to see our students be the hands and feet of our Lord and Savior and lead lives following His will for them. What we believe (our philosophy) determines how we teach. Within the Christian school, whether we quote one Bible verse or not, we are presenting the Gospel.
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Christian educators are like the spiritual drivers who drive Christian philosophy in lives of the future generations. It is vital that Christian educators have a Christian philosophy to plant a good seed in the lives of future generations.
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Christian educators need to understand their role as educators and how impactful it is to pass down Godly values and truths.