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Why is it imperative that Christian educators have a Christian philosophy of education?
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It is imperative that Christian educators have a Christian philosophy of education as a foundation for wisdom – of all kinds – but especially for teaching faith, knowledge and values to our coming generations. This is ever more important today, as our children are exposed to various worldviews, full of indoctrinating ideas that are damaging for our society. Young children need their faith firmly rooted in truth because the world knows those who are not taught the truth can be very easily swayed. Being an educator and parent, I see things from all perspectives as I watch my children wrestle with big issues taught in public school that are contrary to what I have taught them and very contrary to the truth of God.
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It’s imperative that Christian educators have a Christian philosophy of educations so they can pass down knowledge, value and truth to the next generation. We need our teachers exhibiting God’s love and leading our students toward Christ.
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Because we are their example. The example we set will be where our students will hold their bar. We are not working for our principals/heads of schools, we are working for the Lord, and if our fundamentals and goals are not set appropriately, we are doing Him an injustice.
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Christian education (for the purpose of passing down knowledge, values and truth to the next generation) only exists if it’s based on a Christian philosophy of education. We need to be purposeful with our purpose!
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It is imperative that Christian educators have a Christian philosophy of education because we must pass down the knowledge, values, and truth to the next generation. We do not want to raise up generations that do not know the Lord, or the value of His word and wisdom. I think about my own education in a public school. I had wonderful teachers who taught me the value of education, but their value system was lacking, and they couldn’t point me to the One who truly can help me learn and grow. We must also assist parents in their responsibilities of training their children in the way they should go. Christian education should support the work that parents are doing at home.
