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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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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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“For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” Proverbs 2:6
I do agree that “only a believer is able to truly love wisdom as God created us to love”. Since all wisdom and truth come from God, those who seek wisdom, but do so without faith and belief in God will not find it. Seeking God first is the only way to understanding. Loving God is the only way to truly love wisdom.
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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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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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I’m here to help develop my philosophy as an educator. I have 15 years of experience from the world and now I’ve decided to do training to make sure I’m applying my faith to everything that I do.
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I am hoping to be challenged in how I integrate biblical truth into every aspect of my classroom while not having come across as “forced” or “just something we do.” I am hoping to find news ways to authentically incorporate the Scriptures into my teaching strategies.
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In studying this course, I hope to gain a build a better foundation for teaching within a Christian environment. Understanding how Scripture speaks to each of these issues is paramount to creating the most Gospel-centered classroom possible. I want to create an environment where students feel safe exploring their faith, asking difficult questions, and searching Scripture for the truth is contains. As an educator, I hope to grow by developing a more intentional classroom, focused on Christ in whatever context.
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I want to gain more wisdom in applying a biblical worldview in my lessons. I hope to grow as an educator who uses biblical truth and worldview in my teaching subjects.
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Why is it imperative that Christian educators have a Christian philosophy of education?
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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.
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Christian educators must know the mind of Christ and the only way is by truly knowing God, what God is expecting from us and who God is.
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As Christian educators we must be able to assist our students in gaining a true understanding of God and being a reflection of God by doing his work. Knowing god results in worship of God.
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It is important for Christian educators to have a Christian Philosophy of Education so that we can impart a Christian worldview. We cannot give that which we do not possess. The Christian Philosophy allows us to teach our subject matter from a biblical worldview to our students.
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It is imperative that Christian educators have a Christian philosophy so that we can be properly ready for any situation that might occur in our daily classroom. By being prepared, we can also talk to students more about God and Christ. When we teach students this at a young age, they will grasp onto it so they will “not depart” from God. If they do, they will have the skills to come back.
