Introduction to Christian

Education
EDUC310
Course Description
The primary purpose of this course is to serve as an overview of the
principles of Christian Education from the view points of home, church and
school.
The basic assumption is that if you are a Holy Spirit-filled believer who
regularly attends a Bible-believing church, you have something important
to share with the people God has placed in your sphere of influence. Your
studies at MBC&S will serve to support your personal walk with God in
your unique calling.
Whether God calls you to be a missionary, pastor, counselor, teacher,
body member or parent (which is all of the above), you will be teaching
someone, somewhere. The intent of this course is to give you a philosophic
foundation to begin thinking through the topic of educating as a Christian.
Textbook & Materials
Required text:
Schultz, G. (1998). Kingdom education: God's plan for educating future
generations. Nashville, TN: LifeWay Press.
ISBN # 978-063309130
Suggested text:
Braley, J. W., Layman, J., & White, R. (2003). Foundations of Christian school
education. Colorado Springs, CO: Purposeful Design Publications.
ISBN # 978-1583310595
Textbook & Materials
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Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Understand and articulate patterns of education in history
Differentiate between major educational philosophies
Explain how an educators worldview reflects in their teaching
Employ Biblical teaching strategies in a variety of teaching venues
Understand the educational role of parents, churches, and church leaders
Work Expectations
In Class:
1. Warm-up Activities
a. Usually 1 per class
b. Graded on completion
2. Participation
a. Attendance
b. Involvement in class
On Your Own:
1. Reading Selections
a. Textbook sections
b. Other materials (ie. Journals)
2. Writing Papers
a. ~4 Major papers
b. MLA format (please)
Warm-Up Thought:
Richmond, C. A., & Roswell Park Publication Fund. (1922). The chief end of education. NY: University of Buffalo.
Warm-Up Thought:
Richmond, C. A., & Roswell Park Publication Fund. (1922). The chief end of education. NY: University of Buffalo.
1. Do you agree with the author?
Please explain your reasons why / why not.
2. What is the chief end of education?
What is a teacher?
You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that
is in Christ Jesus.
And the things that you have heard from me
among many witnesses, commit these to faithful
men who will be able to teach others also.
2 Timothy 2:1-2 NKJV
What is a teacher?
What is a teacher?
The teacher is an informed
guide whose knowledge of a
given area enables him to
direct a learners efforts to
attain wisdom, thus saving the
learners time and strength and
helping him discern truth from
error.
- attributed to Howard Hendricks, 1988
West Virginia State Archives. (n.d.). WV School room [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://www.
wvculture.org/history/education/images/brooke/brooke.html
What is a learner?
Come unto me, all [ye] that
labour and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest. Take
my yoke upon you, and learn of
me; for I am meek and lowly in
heart: and ye shall find rest
unto your souls. For my yoke
[is] easy, and my burden is
light.
Matthew 11:28-30 KJV
Show me Your ways, O LORD; Teach me Your
paths.
Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You [are]
the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the day.
Psalms 25:4-5 NKJV
What is a learner?