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Why is it important for the Christian educator to know his/her answers to the questions asked by metaphysics, epistemology, and axiology?
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There is an expression among young people today that states, “he/she is keeping it real.” (Not always the case) but I thought of that with regard to the question for this unit. If I can’t convey to them what is real, what is truth, then I have failed them as an educator. I let them know that any serious student of Scripture will have questions. But don’t let them questions cloud your judgement regarding what reality is and who God is.
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It is important for an educator to know their answers to the questions asked by metaphysics, epistemology, and axiology because these form the basic foundations of our belief systems. It is from these principles that our understanding of our world is made.
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Our philosophical framework shapes our understanding of existence, knowledge, and values. By sharing these beliefs and values with our students, we can help them to develop a strong foundation for their own worldview.
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We must know the answers to all of the questions regarding these topics so that we can equip our students with the best education possible and be able to help others.
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Our students are constantly receiving messages about reality that directly contradict the Bible. It is imperative that Christian educators know their own answers to questions about reality, knowledge, and values so that they can be wholly prepared to help students answer these questions. I think a part of answering these questions for ourselves as educators involves allowing ourselves to be faced with the things we do not understand, to be honest with our doubts and questions, and allow ourselves to wrestle with those things through time in Scripture and prayer. This then will give us a way to relate to our students who are deep thinkers and who may struggle to make sense of the conflicting messages they hear from the world and read in the Bible.
