Existential Vs. Christian Approach To Education
An Existential vs. Christian Approach to Education The industrial era's "factory model of education" is widely criticized by proponents of a more modern approach to schooling. There has been a shift, albeit a slow one, from vocational training that resulted in students who only had the skills to operate and develop machinery to "school choice" and the concept of choosing one's educational path. The modern approach to education is existential in the way that it emphasizes individual freedom, identity, and search for meaning in the world. Because of this, students are encouraged to apply personal meaning and sense of self to subjects of study. This is not inherently bad, but problems arise when students are told to wrestle with reason
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Conversely, as Christians, we believe that there is truth which comes from God-given reason, Scripture, and special revelation. The world and time are not absurd constructs, but rather, products of intelligent design by God. Humans are a valued part of creation, but human experiences can not replace God. The present reality is not eternal, but it is something to be engaged and enjoyed. As the article "The Christian Philosophy of Education" says, "The purpose of Christian education is the directing of the process of human development toward God's objective for man: godliness of character and action." A Christian approach to education is one that is focused on understanding both God and His creation of the world around us.
EDST 200 Existentialism in Education: https://youtu.be/5OHTrQLmSoE
Works Cited
John, Joby. "The Relevance of Existentialim in a Modern Education." ASCD Edge. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Mar. 2017.
"The Christian Philosophy of Education." BJU Press. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Mar. 2017.
Webb, James. "Existential Depression in Gifted Individuals." SENG. N.p., 12 Oct. 2016. Web. 06 Mar.
Conversely, as Christians, we believe that there is truth which comes from God-given reason, Scripture, and special revelation. The world and time are not absurd constructs, but rather, products of intelligent design by God. Humans are a valued part of creation, but human experiences can not replace God. The present reality is not eternal, but it is something to be engaged and enjoyed. As the article "The Christian Philosophy of Education" says, "The purpose of Christian education is the directing of the process of human development toward God's objective for man: godliness of character and action." A Christian approach to education is one that is focused on understanding both God and His creation of the world around us.
EDST 200 Existentialism in Education: https://youtu.be/5OHTrQLmSoE
Works Cited
John, Joby. "The Relevance of Existentialim in a Modern Education." ASCD Edge. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Mar. 2017.
"The Christian Philosophy of Education." BJU Press. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Mar. 2017.
Webb, James. "Existential Depression in Gifted Individuals." SENG. N.p., 12 Oct. 2016. Web. 06 Mar.