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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 595
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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To have wisdom is to understand the importance of love. To have wisdom is to recognize the hand of God over our lives and the lives of others. I would contend that it is not possible to have true wisdom or love without being a believer. I definitely agree with her statement.
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I would agree. Proverbs tells us that the Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Romans 1 and 2 makes the case that God’s eternal power and divine nature are made clear to all so that people are without excuse. So, simply by living in God’s world all people are able to ascertain some level of wisdom through general revelation. However, all humans are in need of special revelation as well, which is only possible through the saving grace of our God in Jesus Christ. True wisdom is only possible when you know, fear, and love the author of all things.
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I agree because the bible says that the beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord.
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I agree, as a believer’s faith offers a unique lens through which to understand and love wisdom as God intended, connecting deeper spiritual truths with the pursuit of knowledge.
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I agree with the statement, as true wisdom, in this view, is seen as divinely inspired. A believer may have a unique connection to this wisdom through their faith, aligning their love of wisdom with a deeper spiritual purpose as intended by God.
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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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As an educator coming from public school, I am hoping to learn how to incorporate faith into teaching.
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I hope to deepen my understanding of incorporating a Christian worldview into educational disciplines that are not overtly religious or philosophical in nature.
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I hope to gain a perspective about the role of my Christian faith in education. I spent more than two decades in a public school setting where I was not allowed to share my beliefs. I want to hone my craft as it relates to bringing up children of God in the way that they should go.
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I hope I learn how to emphasize the importance of a Christian worldview to my students. I want to learn the best ways to help them grow in their love for Christ. I want my students to understand that learning and gaining knowledge is a gift from God as well as part of his ultimate eternal plan. I want to help shape my students into disciples, which will then go out and do the same in their lives.
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I hope to learn how to implement Christian Philosophy is the daily routines of my classroom.
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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 have a growing understanding of the pervasive sovereignty of God over all of life so that, in whatever they teach, students are learning that truth.
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A philosophy or love of wisdom should be the guiding principles of how the teacher interacts with students on a daily basis. This philosophy provides focus for daily decisions and learning together.
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It is imperative for Christian educators to have a Christian philosophy of education so that they can teach the importance of a Christian worldview. As Christian educators, we have the responsibility of teaching our students what comes from the world and what comes from Christ. As students learn and grow, they will come into contact with ideas that do not correspond to a Christian worldview, and they must be able to use their own discernment in decision making. If students have a strong Christian foundation, they will be able to handle future problems and conflicts with a Christian perspective.
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It is very easy to just focus on the day to day lessons, but if we want to show we are different than we need to be sure to make it a priority. We need to develop and grow in our philosophy of Christian education so that we can bring that into our classrooms.
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Instructors in Christian schools should all have an understanding of the purpose of this particular learning environment, an agreement with its goals and objectives, to be able to translate that clearly.