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Biblical Worldview Paper Assignment
Alicia Leak
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Introduction
Everyone has their opinion of the worldview. This could be due to how we were raised
by our parents, the music and tv shows/movies we have watched and the people we surround
ourselves with. Christian faith is reasonable, and it does make sense in a world that has lost its
morals.
Biblical Worldview
A worldview is the framework from which we view and make sense of life and the world
(Tankett, 2024). Someone who has a biblical worldview believes their purpose on earth is to love
and serve God. Due to that you must live and know the word of God and use what you are taught
by God in your everyday life. The purpose of following what God has taught us is to make sure
that we are living our life to glorify God. We are asked by God to stand out from the rest and not
become part of this insane world we currently live in now. As a believer in Christ you must show
kindness, compassion, and understand patience is key. A biblical worldview is essential for
complete understanding and living according to the Christian faith.
Christian Philosophy of Education
Liberty University is a Christian based higher education school. The base value on
Christian education is values, beliefs, and the word of God. Educators, especially at Liberty
University, provide encouragement virtually in our classes with scriptures and prayer request. I
am honored at how well educators here provide that form of kindness to follow in God’s request.
As a Christian you are required that you read the Bible and talk to God for guidance on how to
teach students how to maintain a Christian lifestyle. When teaching Christian philosophy as an
educator you are relying on God for the learning aspect in our courses. With the classes I
currently take my educators are making sure to include God and the Christianity aspect in all of
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our assignments. Although, that is something I am not used to from prior educators but attending
Liberty University, I am not seeing that throughout my classes. When you have an educator a
believer in God, they can be a positive role model in their student’s life regardless of their age to
make sure that the student is living a Christian lifestyle or at least to know what that looks like.
“Encourage a commitment to the Christian life, one of personal integrity, sensitivity to the needs
of others, social responsibility and active communication of the Christian faith, and, as it is lived
out, a life that leads to Jesus Christ as the Lord of the universe and their own personal Savior”
(Liberty University). As a student, you want to know that you are not just another number to
your educator. You are going to want to feel and know that you are loved and cared for by your
educator. Being an educator, we need to show our students that we love and care for them,
whatever troubles you had before walking into that classroom must stay out there. A proper
attitude is needed by educators, having a negative mindset will cause your students to also have a
negative mindset in your classroom and when completing assignments. “Do not conform to the
pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to
test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will” (Romans 12:2 NIV).
Implications for Educational Practice
The purpose of implementing biblical worldview is to prepare students for their future
while here on earth and once you arrive in heaven. Majority of school districts do not allow
educators to discuss religion and biblical views. However, freedom of speech does still exist.
Educators should be able to express their opinions on religion in a respectable manner. It should
be allowed in curriculum that can assist with teaching. Allowing children to think outside the box
instead of the normal teaching methods such as a textbook, incorporating Christ will allow their
minds to open more. Like I previously stated as a Christian base educator you can easily be
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viewed as a role model for your students. Being a student’s role model is something that is
commonly used. As a Christ educator role model, you are also modeling God and what he has
taught you on how you should live your life (Gutek, 2014). “Promote the synthesis of academic
knowledge and a Christian worldview in order that there might be a maturing of spiritual,
intellectual, social and physical value-driven behavior” (Liberty University).
Conclusion
Everyone has their opinion on the worldview. With the constant changes in the world, it
is not possible to have everyone with the same viewpoints. It can all be determined based off
your upbringing and/or what we view in the world. When it comes to a biblical worldview it
teaches us that God created everything that exists. Liberty University is a Christian academic
community. The founder Dr. Jerry Falwell, wanted to continue to maintain the vision of
developing Christ-centered men and women with values, knowledges, and skills essential to the
impact the world. Everyone has a different path in life, as a Christian we should not judge
someone based off their personal decisions and viewpoints. God does not condone the judgement
of others; you are not more perfect than the next person. Although this should be taught at home,
as an educator especially as a Christian educator we should teach our students the Godly way of
how to do things. Regardless of their age not every parent raises their children the same way with
the same beliefs. While you are teaching your classroom virtual or not should be that students
“safe place” their views and opinions should be heard, they should be taught how to handle
situations how God would want them to be handled. Yes, social media and tv does not always
help the situation especially with younger children but if work with your students instead of
against they will grow and learn from your ways and God’s ways.
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