Philosophy of Education

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1.  General Objectives

  • To assist parents in providing for the spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of their children (Luke 2:52)
  • To provide a program of formal education to meet the needs of the children of Christian families in a manner that is relevant to the present society as well as that in which they will eventually live
  • To provide this education at a moderate cost
2.  Biblical Principles (Proverbs 2:1-6)
  • All instruction is to be permeated with God's Word (Deuteronomy 6:4-9), which is the standard for all spiritual, ethical, intellectual, and social training, as well as the guideline for a disciplined life.
  • Biblically-based education reflects the glory of God. His glory should be revealed through the Christian teacher who leads the student to interpret and integrate God's truth in his/her study through carefully selected materials and methods.
3.  Description of the Teacher
  • Committed Christian who reflects the spirit of Christ (Hebrews 13:7)
  • Models Christ-like character and so demonstrates the reality of God's truth Academically competent
  • Guides the student in the study of God's truth as revealed in His creation, His incarnate Word, and His written Word
  • Incorporates teaching methods that adapt to each student's learning style (1 Thessalonians 2:11)
  • Ever-learning and ever-growing in his/her academic disciplines, skills, and knowledge through personal study (2 Timothy 2:15)
  • Committed to help each student incorporate God's truth into his/her life
4.  Qualities of Instruction
  • Integration of biblical principles into all academic disciplines and into all relationships (2 Timothy 3:16)
  • Correlation of theoretical knowledge to fundamental life experiences (Proverbs 14:18)
  • Acquisition of information through available resources, with training in critical analysis based on biblical principles (Proverbs 18:15)
  • Cultivation of interest in and appreciation of vocations associated with the student’s academic strengths, so s/he may be better able to implement God's plan for his/her present and future ministry (2 Timothy 1:6)