Continuing in Glen Shultz's book on Christian education, his fourth principle will likely ring true with those who choose Christian schools or homeschools:
"The education of children and youth must be based on God's Word as absolute truth."
In our postmodern society, many don't believe there is such a thing as absolute truth, but that's a bit like trying to plant your feet firmly in mid-air. Truth exists, and it's not relative. So the truth we teach in our schools ought not to be based on majority opinion.
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Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Kingdom Education Principle #3
Working our way through Glen Shultz's book on Christian education, his third principle will probably be the first to create any controversy. Here it is:
"The education of children and youth must have as its primary goals the salvation and discipleship of the next generation."
Any thoughts? Would you say that education in our culture has these as its primary goals?
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"The education of children and youth must have as its primary goals the salvation and discipleship of the next generation."
Any thoughts? Would you say that education in our culture has these as its primary goals?
While you're here, check out MooreMath.com and send me your suggestions. Thanks!
Friday, September 10, 2010
Kingdom Education Principle #2
Continuing the discussion from Glen Shultz's book on Christian education, his second principle is this:
"The education of children and youth is a 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week process that must take place from birth through maturity."
We often think of education as just going to school, but everything we do influences us and is a part of our education. Academic instruction can take place in a school building, at home, in a library, at the zoo, or most anywhere else; the important thing is that wherever it is occurring, this instruction is developing the overall person and guiding the student toward right beliefs and good decisions.
"The education of children and youth is a 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week process that must take place from birth through maturity."
We often think of education as just going to school, but everything we do influences us and is a part of our education. Academic instruction can take place in a school building, at home, in a library, at the zoo, or most anywhere else; the important thing is that wherever it is occurring, this instruction is developing the overall person and guiding the student toward right beliefs and good decisions.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Kingdom Education Principle #1
Glen Schultz wrote a book called Kingdom Education (his reference to Christian education) that I am reading in my doctoral course. He lists 9 Biblical principles for this realm of education. For purposes of discussion, I'll share these principles one at a time. I'm interested to know if others agree or disagree with this perspective on education...
Principle #1: The education of children and youth is the primary responsibility of parents.
Principle #1: The education of children and youth is the primary responsibility of parents.
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