All wisdom and knowledge come from God. Christian education recognizes the importance of nurturing the whole individual: body, mind, and soul in a way that horrors God. Christian education emphasizes God’s truth, goodness, and beauty.
Christian education recognizes the foundational nature of Biblical truths. All Christian instruction must align with the teachings of the Bible. Christian education acknowledges the accuracy and relevancy of the Bible as it deals with topics such as science, history, literature, sociology, and art. The Bible reveals truths about the creation and God’s plan and purpose for humanity available from no other sources.
Christian education acknowledges and celebrates that every individual was created in the image of God (imago Dei) and possesses inherent dignity, worth, and purpose. This understanding informs how educators view and interact with students, emphasizing respect, compassion, and the development of each person's God-given gifts and talents. Teachers need to acknowledge the diverse intelligences and learning styles of their students. Teachers of adults need to understand how adults learn differently from students and acknowledge the characteristics of adult learners while applying the principles andragogy.
As a form of discipleship, Christian education emphasizes the cultivation of Christ-like attributes and the subjugation of depraved and deceitful carnal tendency. Christian education promotes the development of the four classic virtues: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance and the three spiritual virtues faith, hope, and love. Christian education seeks to transform learners into responsible, ethical, and servant-hearted individuals who reflect the character of Christ in their lives and interactions with others.
Christian education emphasizes the call to love and serve others, following the example of Jesus Christ. Christian educators seek to instill a sense of responsibility for loving God with all our hear, soul, and mind and loving others as ourselves. Christian education teaches the importance of evangelizing and making disciples. Christian education encourages learners to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.
Christian education teaches learners to trust in God instead of leaning on their own understanding. Christian education acknowledges that the renewal of the mind and leading of the Holy Spirit leads all Christians to God’s truth. God commands Christians to come and reason together and be always ready to give an answer for the faith that is in them. Christian education encourages learners to engage thoughtfully with diverse perspectives, evaluate ideas in light of Biblical principles, and develop the ability to think critically and discern truth from falsehood.
Christian education emphasizes the importance of community and relationships in the learning process. Christian Educators seek create and supportive a nurturing environment where learners feel valued, understood, and encouraged to grow intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually. This involves fostering positive relationships among learners, teachers, families, and the broader community.
Christian education arises from the belief that education is not merely about acquiring knowledge and skills but about nurturing the whole person in relationship with God, others, and the world, for the glory of God and the flourishing of humanity.
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