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Why is it imperative that Christian educators have a Christian philosophy of education?
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If Christian educators don’t have a Christian philosophy of education, I don’t believe we can properly shepherd our students, pointing them to Christ and to God’s word at every turn. We need to have at the forefront of our teaching the imperative that our students must be prepared to answer every question with confidence in God’s word and character.
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As Christian educators we should fist and foremost be Christians. We are to be “Christ Like” in everything that we do. This includes teaching our courses. We are to be examples of what Christians should be to the next generation.
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Having a Christian philosophy of education is imperative because we have a significant role that we play in raising up a generation to know and love God. I feel like many kids get sent to Christian schools to be “fixed’. We may be their only glimpse into the Christian life. We have to present out faith and Lord in a way that makes them want to hop on board. We have big shoes to fill.
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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.