Necessary Ingredients for a Christian Education

Everyone who teaches has a philosophy of education. Everything that a teacher does is colored by the philosophy he/she holds. Every philosophy has at least the three following elements: ontology-what is real, epistemology-what is true, and axiology-what is of value (good) ethics. So what exactly do we mean by the phrase “Educational Philosophy?” The definition of Educational Philosophy is the desire to arrange all of the various experiences of education into a meaningful pattern. …

…demands an understanding and acceptance of the supernatural: The revelation of God both in the written word as well as in the Living Word, Jesus Christ. Approaching and defining educational philosophy from this perspective distinguishes us from secular educators in the following ways. First, it puts life in a meaningful context. Next, it makes a difference and provides absolutes that will stand the test of time. Last, it permits us to educate the whole child.