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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 592
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 completely agree with this. It is very important to love wisdom especially as a Christian because it does give us understanding of what God likes us to do and what to not do and it does guide us through the Spiritual life.
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Agree, knowing and revering him is the foundation of true wisdom.
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I completely agree. At the very beginning, we see that mankind strove to pursue and follow what was “wise in their own eyes” and rejected the wisdom of God. However, as Paul says. “Claiming to be wise, they became fools” (Romans 1:22). Wisdom is not found through our own personal efforts or our own understanding, but through a God and a right relationship with Him. If God is love (1 John 4:8), then in order to rightly relate with God, we must rightly love God. Therefore, to truly grasp wisdom in a right relationship with its source, God, we must first rightly love.
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I agree. God made us and gave us the ability to follow him and to pursue him. He gave us the ability to praise him and be thankful for him. God had many fears, as we do and this is the beginning of wisdom.
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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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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’m looking forward to gaining all the knowledge that will lead me to become the best Christian educator that I can, and know ways to teach and guide each one of my students. As I don’t know everything I hope to grow in each area of being 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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Why is it imperative that Christian educators have a Christian philosophy of education?
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It is important because it helps Christian educators understand their faith and how they should apply it to their teaching.
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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.