Exploration Of Christian Education
An Exploration of Christian Education:
An Administrative Perspective
A Major Assignment Submitted to the Faculty of the
Regent University Graduate School of Education
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of
Master of Education - Leadership in Character Education
Donna Ivery-Little
12SP EDIP 540/ETLC 542 Phil/issues in Ed & Foundations of Ed (01)
Dr. Joan Hoskins
April 17, 2012
ABSTRACT
TITLE OF MAJOR ASSIGNMENT: An Exploration of Christian Education: An Administrative Perspective
STUDENT: Donna Ivery-Little
CLASS NUMBER: 12SP EDIP 540/ETLC 542 Phil/issues in Ed & …show more content…
And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.” (Deuteronomy 6:4-7)
Purpose of Christian Education
The purpose of Christian Education is to direct the process of human development toward God 's objective for man: godliness of character and action. It bends its efforts to the end "that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works" (II Tim. 3:17).
Although one cannot find the words “Christian Education” or “Christian Educational Philosophy” in the Bible: Philosophy can be literally defined as “the love of wisdom.” “Christians are reminded in Scripture that it is the Lord who gives wisdom and that from his mouth come knowledge and understanding (Proverbs 2:6), and that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge or wisdom (Proverbs 1:7; 9:10).” (Robert W. Pazmino. Foundational Issues in Christian Education: An Introduction in Evangelical Perspective (p. 86). Kindle Edition.) In the Bible, we are instructed, to give high regard and importance to the development of the moral and spiritual character of those whom the Lord has placed in our …show more content…
The educational experience should address the spiritual, social, emotional, physical and intellectual components with the endeavor of encouraging the development of excellence within the whole person. With this in mind, we should be concerned with the well-grounded preparation of our students before they engage in the societal influences of the secular culture. “Reformed educators emphasize that all persons are God 's image bearers and therefore are to be instructed to show forth the glory of God. The task of educators is to encourage persons to fulfill their responsibilities, ultimately with respect to their relation to the Creator God.” (Robert W. Pazmino. Foundational Issues in Christian Education: An Introduction in Evangelical Perspective (p. 73-74). Kindle
An Administrative Perspective
A Major Assignment Submitted to the Faculty of the
Regent University Graduate School of Education
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of
Master of Education - Leadership in Character Education
Donna Ivery-Little
12SP EDIP 540/ETLC 542 Phil/issues in Ed & Foundations of Ed (01)
Dr. Joan Hoskins
April 17, 2012
ABSTRACT
TITLE OF MAJOR ASSIGNMENT: An Exploration of Christian Education: An Administrative Perspective
STUDENT: Donna Ivery-Little
CLASS NUMBER: 12SP EDIP 540/ETLC 542 Phil/issues in Ed & …show more content…
And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.” (Deuteronomy 6:4-7)
Purpose of Christian Education
The purpose of Christian Education is to direct the process of human development toward God 's objective for man: godliness of character and action. It bends its efforts to the end "that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works" (II Tim. 3:17).
Although one cannot find the words “Christian Education” or “Christian Educational Philosophy” in the Bible: Philosophy can be literally defined as “the love of wisdom.” “Christians are reminded in Scripture that it is the Lord who gives wisdom and that from his mouth come knowledge and understanding (Proverbs 2:6), and that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge or wisdom (Proverbs 1:7; 9:10).” (Robert W. Pazmino. Foundational Issues in Christian Education: An Introduction in Evangelical Perspective (p. 86). Kindle Edition.) In the Bible, we are instructed, to give high regard and importance to the development of the moral and spiritual character of those whom the Lord has placed in our …show more content…
The educational experience should address the spiritual, social, emotional, physical and intellectual components with the endeavor of encouraging the development of excellence within the whole person. With this in mind, we should be concerned with the well-grounded preparation of our students before they engage in the societal influences of the secular culture. “Reformed educators emphasize that all persons are God 's image bearers and therefore are to be instructed to show forth the glory of God. The task of educators is to encourage persons to fulfill their responsibilities, ultimately with respect to their relation to the Creator God.” (Robert W. Pazmino. Foundational Issues in Christian Education: An Introduction in Evangelical Perspective (p. 73-74). Kindle