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Worldview
Kaitlin M. Holden
EDUC 504: Educational Philosophy and Theories of Learning
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Worldview
Many of us have a lot of questions about life and existence. What is the beginning of life?
Is there a God? What makes Jesus the ultimate teacher? These are questions that have been asked
since the dawn of time. It is critical for Christians to find methods to apply Christ’s teachings to
not only our own lives, but the lives of everyone we encounter. We must use our understanding
of Christ and his greatness to have an impact on everyone’s lives. As educators, we must strike a
balance between living and showing Christ-like ideas with remaining objective when it comes to
our students. It is critical that we value our pupils while also leading with the mind of Christ in
order to develop Christian ideals in our students.
Biblical Worldview
As Christians, we should have a perspective that parallels Christ’s life. It is founded on
the simple premise that we were all made in the image of God. When we grasp this concept, we
can see that we have a responsibility not only to educate but also to safeguard all of God’s
children. Colossians 3:17 states, “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the
name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” (ESV) David Nobel states
that, “A worldview is the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the
world. “[It’s] any ideology, philosophy, theology, movement or religion that provides an
overarching approach to understanding God, the world and man’s relations to God and the
world.” (Tackett,2006)
The Bible is the foundation of truth and how God’s gospel is spread. In Hebrews 4:12, it
says, "For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to
the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions
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of the heart." The holy text is the only written source from God and the only source of truth for
the Lord’s people. In the book of Matthew, chapter 22, verse 29 says, "Jesus replied, "You are in
error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God."
Faith, love, compassion, humility, honest, and hope should be the virtues that guide our
decisions in life. Make sure you put God first in all these ideals that should guide your life
decisions. In the book Proverbs it states that, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not
lean on your understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge him, and he will make straight your
paths.” Even if others do not recognize your accomplishments, God does and will reward you. If
we have integrity, we will always do what is right, not just in our own eyes, but also in God’s
eyes.
Biblical Philosophy of Education
Proverbs 22:6 states, “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he
will not depart from it." To my knowledge, one of the goals of education is to produce thoughtful
citizens. Many of the skills we teach will be required for them to be successful in the future.
According to Gutek, “Teachers who set and communicate high expectations to all their students
obtain greater academic performance from those students than do teachers who set low
expectations. (Gerald Lee Gutek, 2014)”
The actual objective of Christian educators, when broken down, is to steer children
towards God’s plan for man. Teachers with a biblical worldview approach to teaching work in
the structure of love, which is the cognitive process, faith is the diagram, and obedience is the
goal. Students should be taught how to read, write, and do math. It should also recognize and
demonstrate the whole scope of human learning.
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Christian Philosophy of Education
It’s critical to understand what a Christian educational perspective entails. When it comes
to Christian education philosophy, the Bible delves into the concept of moral and spiritual
direction for Christians, as well as how this pertains to teaching and leading children. We know
that a Christian perspective places a high priority on knowing God and his works as the
foundation for our education. This philosophy is concerned with morality and spiritual fruits,
which determine the ultimate cause for one’s existence. When we break it down, the actual
purpose of Christian education is to lead children to God’s ultimate plan for mankind.
Bartley stated in his article that, “The curricular focus of schools must be aligned with the
two purposes of education: to equip people to establish a relationship with Jesus Christ and to
equip people to fulfill their God-given individual purpose in life. (Bartlett, 2007)” The value of
Christian educators is a continuation of Christ’s ministry. This can ensure that each student
develops a Christian basis, which will eventually decide the content of instruction given and
received. When God gave us his word, it became his primary and most important source of
knowledge and understanding. His words have a significant impact on our pupils' education and
growth, as well as their curriculum. God's word urges us to embrace his lessons in our children's
lives as a way of growth and development.
Implications Every student is unique and has their own set of perspectives, thus the
educational system should be as well. Even though parents bear the main responsibility for their
children's education, a Christian teacher should seek to collaborate with them in the preparation
and teaching of the desire for long-term advantages. Titus 2:7-8 states, "In everything set them an
example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness, and soundness of
speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they
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have nothing bad to say about us." How do we integrate our Christian faith into the educational
system? Many Christian educators wrestle with this subject daily.
Alecia Stanley states, “While parents are primarily responsible for their child’s education
(Duet. 6:6-7), Christian teachers should seek to partner with them in the training and educating
of students in the hope of lifelong benefits (Prov. 22:6). (Stanley,2018)” As educators, we should
be given the same opportunities to express our faith as others; without a doubt, we should be able
to instill Christ-like values in our students that will guide them into their futures, and we should
be able to provide awareness of Christ all while maintaining and demonstrating an excellent level
of quality education in such an honorable profession.
Many children enter our classrooms both excited and terrified. They do not know the
answers as young people, which is why it is critical for educators to introduce them to Christ in
order to guide them toward a magnificent future in which Christ will be fully realized. As a
teacher, I believe that one of the most important components in building a relationship with our
kids is communication, especially with the addition of students with special needs. It is even
more critical to establish an educational philosophy that fosters advocacy, progress, and
understanding for all, which may be accomplished through our love and provision of Christ.
Conclusion God’s events, activities, commandments, and truths are all recorded in the Bible.
Romans 5:6-8, "You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the
ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person, someone
might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this" We must teach our
pupils that compassion entails more than simply feeling sorry for someone. The knowledge being
taught is one of the most essential reasons for students to learn.
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References
Bartlett, J. C. (2007). A Christian Philosophy of Education of a Public-School Educator.
Christian Perspectives in Education Christian Perspectives in Education, 1(1).
Gerald Lee Gutek. (2014). Philosophical, Ideological and Theoretical Perspectives on
Education (2nd ed.). Pearson Central Pub.
Stanley, A. (2018). . Greenville Classical Academy. Christian Philosophy of Education
https://greenvilleclassical.com/blog/2018/12/14/christian-philosophy-of-education
Tackett, D. (2006). What’s a Christian Worldview? Focus on the Family.
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/faith/whats-a-christian-worldview/
