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Biblical Worldview
Vivian LaBarre
Liberty University
EDLC504: Educational Philosophy and Theories of Learning (D04)
Kelly Bingham
15 April 2023
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Biblical Worldview
Introduction
“A worldview is the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and
the world” (Tackett, 2006). Every man and woman have a set of belief, whether they believe in
one God, or several gods and some people do not believe in anything at all. Deciding what is
wrong and what is right can be greatly influenced by your biblical worldview. The framework for
our great country was biblical, our forefathers believed and relied on the word of God. Today
that is not the case. The word of God is being pushed out of our government, schools, and towns.
Romans 12:2 says, “And be not conformed to this world; but be yes transformed by the renewing
of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable and perfect, will of God”. To
me this verse is talking about being set apart from the world. In today’s society again religion is
being set up as evil, dishonest and hateful. Having a strong foundation biblical worldview can
help Christians see what is right and wrong, it can help them navigate through the tricky times
that we are living in now.
Biblical Worldview
Some of us are born and raised in a religious environment. No matter is you attended a
church every time the doors were open, or just on holidays and special occasions. It is easier to
develop a biblical worldview, and also to have a support system to continue to grow in your walk
with God. A harder route would be growing up and not having any exposure to religion or God,
and then trying to form a biblical worldview. In doing so you would more than likely be relying
on the media and secondhand information to form opinions rather than your own thoughts. Today
the media and public’s opinion on religion is not a positive one. The word Christian is more often
than not linked with hate and judgmental. “Most of us go through life not recognizing that our
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personal worldviews have been deeply affected by the world” (Tackett, 2006). Personally, I will
admit that over my 33 years my belief system has shifted. The framework that was built as a
child remains, but the context within has changed. I was raised in a very old school religious
environment. We were told certain things were bad or a sin. As I grow up some of these things, I
do not feel convention for, such as wearing jeans, dying my hair or wearing jewelry. This
changed my biblical worldview. I have always been a religious person; I do not feel as though
God wants us to hate those who believe differently than we do. As a Christian we should be
loving, understanding and kind. The verse I referenced; Romans 12:2, the first words in the verse
are “And be not conformed to this world”. It means we need to be apart and live our lives in a
way that would please God. Whether we realize it or not our action on a daily basis reflects to the
world what we truly believe.
Christian Philosophy of Education
“The Christian philosophy of education encompasses all areas of the educational life of
students, including core subject curriculum, character building and practical living both now and
the future” (2018, Mississippi Christian College). There are many ways in which are most
commonly, lower student to teacher ratios, they also focus on the child’s well-being from a
spiritual aspect. “The proper method is to use the Bible in each and every course both directly
and indirectly” (Philosophy of Christian Education; Class homeschools, 2023). As Christian
educators it is our job to integrate Christian philosophy into our lesson and classroom
communities. A lot of public schools do not allow any religious content into the curriculum.
Even so, you can still set a godly example for your students and co-workers to follow. By
building positive relationships and creating a family unit within your classroom you can model
godly behavior and show your students how to treat others how to treat others. Having morning
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meetings and open discussions, this let the children know that they can express themselves and
help with the decisions in the classroom. “Let the little children to come to me, and do not hinder
them” (Luke 18:16). Giving your students the right tools and guidance can help them make godly
choices.
Implications for Educational Practice
“A Christian worldview has implications for understanding history. We see that history is
not cyclical or random” (Capps, 2013). Children’s minds are still developing, we have the
opportunity to teach and mold them. Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in a way he should go;
and when he is old, he will not depart from it” (KJV). One major implication for educational
practice for Christian educators is that public school teachers are not allowed to teach religion in
schools or discuss things from a biblical perspective or viewpoint. In addition, school guidance
counselors and administrators cannot help students and discuss religion, maybe only if the
student brings it up. This could be a huge roadblock for some students, as for most their religious
beliefs often bring them solace or are perceived as a beacon of hope. Hope that they are not
alone, that they are worth something to someone and that they were made perfectly and unique.
Working in a school setting I know there are many issues that by using the topic of religion and
using the standards laid out in the Bible, could help tremendously.
Conclusion
In conclusion having a biblical worldview can help you get through your life and live in a
godly way. There are several resources to help you find any information on developing a biblical
worldview or strengthening your preexisting biblical worldview. As Christians and Christian
educators, we should not be of the world but set apart. “If we don’t really believe that truth of
God and live it” (Tackett, 2006). This quote is saying we must be transparent in our actions and
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References
Capps, M. (2013). The importance of a Christian Worldview- The Gospel Project. Retrieved
from https://www.gospelproject.com/the-importance-of-a-christian-worldview/
Holy Bible. King James Version.
Philosophy of Christian Education: Class Homeschools. Class Homeschools. (2023). Retrieved
April 16, 2023, from https://www.homeschools.org/philosophy-of-christian-education
Tackett, D. (2006). What’s a Christian Worldview? Retrieved from
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/faith/christian-worldview/whats-a-christian-
worldview/whats-a-worldview-anyway
What is the Christian Philosophy of Education? - MC online. Mississippi College Online. (2018,
September 24). Retrieved April 15, 2023, from https://online.mc.edu/degrees/education/christian-
philosophy-of-education/
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