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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
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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 because Scripture states that wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord. This means that knowing and revering Him is the foundation of true wisdom. From there, the Holy Spirit works within us, illuminating our minds to receive and discern truth. Through Him, we can understand our experiences, the world around us, and everything we are taught.
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I agree. The Bible says in Proverbs 9:10 that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. A believer has access to the Holy spirit and divine revelation, which enables a better/deeper understanding of truth and purpose. Wisdom is not only intellectual knowledge but also spiritual insights that aligns with God’s will.
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I completely agree. For us to seek wisdom, we must love the process of receiving it which includes acknowledging the source of wisdom, our heavenly Father who made us in his image.
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Yes, I would agree. This question is about wisdom in a Biblical sense, and to truly love it, one has to believe. Biblical wisdom wouldn’t make sense to the average person without knowledge and faith in God.
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I agree with the statement that “only a believer is able to truly love wisdom”. I believe that God desires for us to be obedient to Him. We can only be obedient to Him if we know His word and what expects from us. Those who may not know the Lord do not love the wisdom that only God can provide because they do not love and fear Him and therefore do not desire to be obedient to what He commands.
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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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By the end of this course, I would love to have a defined philosophy of education, well written out, inscribed in my head, and applied directly and indirectly every time I’m planning my lessons and every single time I’m teaching.
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I hope to glean strategies to ensure that I am passing down the truth to all the children (my students) who come my way.
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From this course, I hope to broaden my thinking and expand my understanding of Christian wisdom and God’s approach to handling various situations, especially as they relate to teaching and impacting students.
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Through this course, I hope to gain a deeper understanding of what it means to embrace a Christian Philosophy of Education and apply this knowledge to positively impact the students within my sphere of influence. My desire is to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, guiding more children (and people) toward a knowledge of Christ. As a Christian educator, I am eager to grow in the area of discipleship, particularly in supporting young students who face special behavioral challenges.
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The lecturer laid emphasis on a generation that did not know about God in the Old Testament. As a Christian who has a heart for Christ, I hope to be able to learn how to positively impact my generation and the next in their perspective about God through school education.
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Why is it imperative that Christian educators have a Christian philosophy of education?
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So that they will be able to pass down knowledge values and truths to the next generation. Christian education only exist if it is based on only a Christian philosophy of education. For education to truly be considered “Christian,” it must be grounded in a Christian philosophy of education. A Christian philosophy of education is built on the belief that all aspects of learning and teaching should align with biblical principles and a worldview that acknowledges God as the ultimate source of truth, purpose, and wisdom.
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Teaching in an international school with students from different faiths, I desire to have a nurturing framework that guides my teaching ministry. I am firstly a Christian before being recognized as a kindergarten teacher, and I believe that having my philosophy of education helps to project this the way God intended.
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A Christian philosophy of education is very important for all Christian educators because it establishes the bedrock for understanding the purpose, nature, and goals of education, ensuring that our teaching is grounded in a distinctly Christian worldview. Without a Christian philosophy of education, we may unknowingly adopt secular or man’s perspectives that are contrary to our faith and values.
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A Christian philosophy of education equips educators to teach their subject matter through a biblical lens, helping students grasp the deeper purpose behind studying those subjects.
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As Christians, we are in this world but not of this world, so therefore, our perspective of education should not be of this world but to be patterned after the principles and person of Christ. This course is therefore highly important to help frame the mindset of Christian educators after the wisdom of Christ and skills needed in order to be able to pass down knowledge values and truth to the next generation about God.