Christian Education
Read through the following articles to learn more about the importance of Christian Education.
The Vision of Christian Education
In our society parents are expected to consider so many important factors when choosing a school for their children. Location and transport are obvious ones. Are there opportunities for sport, or creative expression in drama, music, art. Can a school be too big or too small? What are the class sizes, teacher qualifications, facilities and…
THE PURPOSE OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
What do Christian schools see as the purpose of education? School is an accepted, in fact, expected, part of our modern society. We assume it is a good thing. Access to education is now seen as a right, not a privilege. Before choosing a school, Christian parents should take a step back and ask a…
THE ROLE OF PARENTS IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Who is responsible for your children? Christian schooling is often seen as a contentious issue among Christians. Yet most would agree the Bible teaches that parents are responsible for raising and educating their children. Whether Christian parents choose to homeschool, secular, private, or Christian schools this responsibility remains. Ephesians 6:4 “And, ye fathers, provoke not…
TEACHERS AND THEIR INFLUENCE
Who is influencing your child? A child’s early years lay a spiritual foundation for life. In our modern society, many things will influence your child. The Barna Group study found parents were still the major influencers of children. This position was however now being shared with media and laws. School came in at the second…
THE QUESTION OF SALT & LIGHT
Shouldn’t children be salt and light in the community? One of the most common concerns raised by Christian parents is that removing children from secular schools would make them less effective witnesses in the wider community. They ask how can children be salt and light in the world if they are in a Christian school?…
ISN’T EDUCATION NEUTRAL?
Every education curriculum is based on a belief system What we believe about education is important. A common belief is that education is neutral. How to read, write or calculate doesn’t immediately appear to require any beliefs, a sense of right or wrong, or impact upon how we relate to others. Over time the emphasis…
IS THIS THE REAL WORLD?
Do Christian schools remove children from the real world? Some parents feel Christian schools place children in an artificial hothouse. They claim children are not well prepared to live in a society where most people are non-Christian. Colossians 1:16-17 “For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth,…
MAKING THE INVESTMENT
Why pay for education? Education for every child is a modern concept. We now think of it as a right. Yet the provision and funding of education are debated around the world. The models of funding have changed many times over the last 150 years. Historically, education for most was provided by parents. At times…