Christian schooling is rooted in a Christian philosophy of education, the eternal Word of God as revealed in Scripture and in creation, and the concept of redemptive teaching. A Christian philosophy of education is founded on the biblical truth that all that can be discovered, studied, fathomed, created, adorned, or enjoyed existed first in the mind of God, is sustained by Christ’s power, and is revealed through the Holy Spirit’s presence.“For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church . . . For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority.” (Colossians 1:16-18. 2:9-10)
God's Word is the moral authority that informs all of our intellectual, spiritual, social, and physical pursuits. Thus, true education of the person can only occur when all facets are learning (all disciplines) are rooted in and viewed through the lens of God’s Word .
Redemptive teaching means to “teach in a fashion that reflects the character of the creative-redemptive God--that is to teach in accord with God’s creational ordinances and in a way that demonstrates His grace in redemption.”
Redemptive teaching means to “teach in a fashion that reflects the character of the creative-redemptive God--that is to teach in accord with God’s creational ordinances and in a way that demonstrates His grace in redemption.”
(Donovan L. Graham in Teaching Redemptively)
Grace and Peace,
Ed
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