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Biblical Worldview
A worldview is the central orientation of an individual or community encircling the whole of the
knowledge and point of view for the individual or community. Today’s world is filled with religious,
divine, and secular ideas in the post-modern era. This effects how people relate to one another due to
their different views on what is considered right and wrong. This article looks at Christianity through a
world view perspective, and how it affects the education system today. A Christian worldview uses the
Bible as a filter for navigating and understanding the world and how people should act in it. This is done
through reading and understanding scriptures, knowing the truth and values of Christianity, and applying
them to everyday life as an Educator. Educators influence the student’s viewpoints with how they teach
and convey their content.
A biblical worldview is the view of using the Bible to navigate the world. When someone
believes in the bible, they allow it to be the foundation laid for all other aspects of his or her life. For
example, Christians follow the command laid out in Romans 13:1, “Let everyone be subject to the
governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities
that exist have been established by God”. A biblical worldview is the process of taking the Bible and its
scriptures to base the worldview of a person [ CITATION Del06 \l 1033 ]. The Bible lays out the
foundation from which the student can reason to every subject and area of life[ CITATION Phi08 \l 1033
].
The reason the biblical worldviews matters are because it is what Christians need to believe and
use in their day to day lives. If this worldview is not used, Christian’s witness and practices can be
misleading or confusing to others that are non-believers. If the biblical worldview is not proactively
taken by learning, growing, and trusting in God’s plan or view, the secular things of this world can start
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to affect Christian’s worldview. Humans in general are creatures of habit. Therefore, what is practiced
the most in everyday life is what humans tend to practice each day [ CITATION Del06 \l 1033 ].
Christian Philosophy of Education
Many groups are active in the cultivation of the youth. Family, peers, communities, social media,
etc. all play a part in how the younger generation form. The church can be on the back burner for most
of the youth in today’s world. Since the youth take on the actions, languages and mannerisms of the
people they are around the most, teachers have a vital role in how the younger generation will form
[ CITATION Ger143 \l 1033 ].
Curriculum in the classroom is a vital part of rigorous amount of knowledge transferred to
students in their years at school. Christian based schools include the same information and complexity as
public schools. However, the main difference is in the Biblical truths that are presented with all content
areas [ CITATION Wha18 \l 1033 ].
Character building in the education system is another major part of the classroom Public, private
and Christian schools all have set systems in place to build charter and hold students accountable for
their actions. These pillars of character can differ from district to district and even school to school.
Christian schools tend to base the student’s behaviors by comparing it to Biblical principles set for by
the Bible [ CITATION Wha18 \l 1033 ]. For instance, Christian core values in the classroom can be
Christ-centered, Fearful of the Lord, Respect to others and more. These values mirror public classroom
values. However, they are also Christian based [ CITATION Wha18 \l 1033 ].
The axiological issues that relate to questions of values in Christian education derive from the
Fruit of the Spirits. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
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faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control” (Galatians 5:22, NIV). These values are the foundation of the
axiology of Christian philosophy in education. Metaphysics, or “the truth”, in other philosophies are
debatable. The truth can come from the mind, like in idealism. It can come from the outside world and
trials, like in realism [ CITATION Ger143 \l 1033 ]. The metaphysical aspect of Christian philosophy in
education comes from the worlds of Jesus Christ. In the bible, Jesus states, “I am the way, and the truth,
and the life. . .” (John 14:6, NIV). The truth is found in him through divine revelation through Jesus
[ CITATION Joh07 \l 1033 ]. While scripture does give guidance on all truth, a Christian cannot ignore
natural laws that have not been addressed in the Scriptures. For example, the law of gravity is not
defined within its guidelines in the Bible. Therefore, Christians can conclude that there are natural laws,
and they are part of reality and truth [ CITATION Joh07 \l 1033 ]. As a Christian educator and school
district, the use of this philosophy can greatly mold and shape the youth of today.
Implications for Educational Practice
The implications for educators to have a firm Biblical ground for their educational growth are
many. The educative process is the process by which the transfer of the foundational truth is achieved.
For instance, this is the steps used in the Christian philosophy of education to implement the philosophy
in the classroom [ CITATION Sco10 \l 1033 ]. Simply having a loving, welcoming, “Christian” learning
environment does not make the educational structure of a Christian school. It’s about using and applying
biblical knowledge to the content that is being taught and learned by teachers and students [ CITATION
She15 \l 1033 ].
A biblical approach to education is to gear students with essential skills and knowledge to use in
all aspects of life. This allows them to continue to learn biblical knowledge and applications for a
lifetime. A Christian education isn’t just having a religion class in addition to normal classes. It is about
the imbedding of a biblical worldview into every content area. In sports, they may learn about setting a
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Christ-like example on and off the court. In science, students may learn about how God’s work is seen in
the natural laws and beauty of the world. These experiences in education teach students that following
God is expected in all areas of their lives. In English class, the passion to communicate God’s word to
non-native English speakers can be instilled [ CITATION Why \l 1033 ]. All these implications can be
drawn from using a biblical worldview in the classroom and everyday life. The use of a biblical
worldview in the education system can reshape how students think about their world. With a biblical
worldview as a strong foundation, students can use the discernment learned to navigate all aspects of
their lives. This way of thinking about the world will set them apart by teaching them how to think
differently about the world. Students and children in general are influenced daily by their environment.
Teachers are a part of that environment and have a responsibility to set their worldview apart from the
norm.
Conclusion
In summary, a biblical worldview is a way of seeing the world through a Christ-centered
viewpoint. The use of scripture and biblical knowledge in everyday life is the way to knowing and
seeking the truth of a biblical worldview. In education, teachers not only create a Christian environment
through prayer, loving students and reading scripture, but also by applying this worldview in the subject
areas that are being taught in the classroom. Teaching through a biblical worldview is not just
developing a student’s knowledge of biblical facts. It is also the complete engagement into
understanding that all subjects point directly to God and the Bible. Teachers are a great influence on
students and hold a responsibility to influence them wisely.
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