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The article I have chosen is called “The Value of a Christian Education.” I discovered this
article in the Liberty Journal, which is a professional academic journal. This article
discusses how valuable it is to have a Christian education and the benefits you gain from
receiving one. Laura Barwegen, the author of this article, provides many examples on
how Christian education helps children learn and absorb more information effectively,
and how it will prepare them for a career in ministry. She also talks about the ways
Christian education aids in children developing a stronger relationship with God.
Summary
Christian education provides multiple benefits to students, including teaching them ways
to learn at a more effective rate and help prepare them for a career in ministry.
Additionally, Christian education and educators help students develop a close and strong
relationship with God. Christian education also helps children learn in a more effective
way that works for them. In Christian schools, students are taught with methods based on
biblical principles and teachings. By doing this, the students are taught the academic
material, and taught different ways to apply it in their real lives. A Christian education
helps students learn in a more effective way because they can see how the things taught
apply to their lives. Christian schools typically have smaller classroom sizes, which
allows for more individualized attention and more time for instruction.
A Christian education also gets students prepared for a career in the ministry. Multiple
Christian schools offer programs that get students ready for careers in ministry. The
programs usually involve coursework material in biblical studies, theology, and the
church. Students in these types of programs typically get the chance to intern or work
with ministries near them. This can help students gain an understanding and experience
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they can use in their lives and careers. Ultimately, a Christian education helps students
gain a strong relationship with God. In Christian schools, children learn about God and
the love he has for each one of them. They are also given multiple chances to pray and
worship together. By having these opportunities, it helps students develop their own
personal relationship with God. Christian education usually provides a welcoming,
supporting and loving community for all of its members. These schools help students feel
connected to God and other believers, while also learning and strengthening their
relationship with him.
Analysis
Christian education can be a valuable tool for students interested. It helps students learn
in a way that works for them, while also preparing them for their future careers.
Christian education helps students to grow and learn about their relationship with God.
The author discusses multiple instances of how Christian education benefits students.
First, the author talks about the way Christian education helps students learn in a more
effective way. (Barwegen, 2019). The author mentions a study that shows how students
who received a Christian education performed better academically on standardized tests
versus those who did not receive a Christian education. Ultimately, the author speaks
about the ways Christian education helps students grow a healthy and strong relationship
with God. A study that the author cites states that students who received a Christian
education were more likely to form a strong relationship with God versus students who
did not receive a Christian education.
The author has a constructive discussion about the benefits of Christian education, in
which she provides solid examples about the ways Christian education benefits children.
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Additionally, her argument about the benefits of Christian education is the same
information presented in our course textbook and video presentations. Ultimitely, the
article gives helpful discussions about the benefits of recieving a Christian education. The
author provides many examples of the way Christian education can benefit students
(Schreiner, 2019). The author's discussion of the benefits of Christian education aligns
with the information presented in the course textbook and video presentations provided.
Practical Application
Christian education provides students multiple benefits that help prepare them for a
career in the field of ministry, or any other field they decide to go into. This type of
education can help students to grow their knowledge and relationship with God. Christian
education allows students to learn about different types of cultures and develop a global
perspective of different types of people and cultures. Christian education also helps
students learn in a way that is more effective to them, while also helping them develop
their own biblical worldview. Christian education also helps students develop their
critical thinking and problem solving skills, and how to apply biblical principles to
real-world situations. In schools that provide Christian education, they focus heavily on
forming a strong and loving relationship with God, while also helping them grow in their
faith and be comfortable sharing that with others. These courses allow students to learn
about other cultures and develop a global perspective of those cultures. Exposing students
to different cultures helps them gain an understanding about other cultures' practices and
beliefs. I think parents, students, and educators can all benefit from a Christian education
because it teaches in a way that makes you understand, while also preparing students for
their future careers.
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References
Barwegen, L. (2019). The Value of Social Science Research in Christian Education Programs.
Christian Education Journal: Research on Educational Ministry, 16(3), 495–510. Retrieved on
November 11, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1177/0739891319874357
Schreiner, L. A. (2019). Faith, Faculty, and the Value of a Christian College Education: An
Empirical Case. Christian Higher Education, 18(3), 151–153.
https://doi.org/10.1080/15363759.2019.1607146
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