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Why is it imperative that Christian educators have a Christian philosophy of education?
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Helps us with not just being an educator it also builds our biblical principles.
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If Christian educators are not intentionally seeking to base their education on a Christian philosophy (love of wisdom), then that philosophy will naturally come from somewhere else. We all have a philosophy, guiding principles, and foundational truths that shape and form all that we do. As Christians, we ought to do our very best to ensure that our philosophy is rooted and based on God, through Scripture, empowered by the Holy Spirit, in order to form us into the image of Christ. If we aren’t intentionally seeking this out, then the world will seek it out for us.
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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.