Education is highly underestimated in the Lord’s church. We rarely invest much thought into our teaching. Our idea of a Bible class is reading the text of a book or answering true or false on a copy and pasted worksheet. It is no wonder that the modern church has members that are biblically illiterate. The prophet Hosea condemned the northern kingdom for their lack of knowledge and it is likely he would say the same thing today (Hos. 4:6). This is especially shameful for us since the church is intended to be the pillar and the foundation of the truth (1 Tim. 3:15). The solution to our lack of proper education is not easy. It requires an overhaul in the culture of the church. Yet, in order for the church to survive, this overhaul must take …show more content…
People will only do as well as they are taught; therefore, it is my goal to make sure that they are taught appropriately. The three aspects of learning (teacher’s triad) will be a major part of my teaching and preaching. When I prepare my Bible class notes or a sermon outline, I strive to engage all three sides of that triad. I want my audience to consider what is being said, to value it, and to act upon it. I also attempt to encourage discovery learning. I have learned from personal experience that providing the answers for people is not education; rather, it is me talking to a mirror. Discussion should be encouraged and discovery learning accomplishes that. People need to see for themselves why some things are. Teachers cannot just hand over the answers if they expect results. Ultimately, my goal is for people to acquire the information and retain it. I do not want them to forget it as soon as the closing song is over. The culmination of my educational efforts rests in Jesus’ example. If I am not trying my best to emulate His teaching style, then I cannot be effective in my teaching. The goal for every Christian is to conform to the image of Christ (Rom. 8:29). This is double for teachers because of our greater responsibility. God expects people who teach His word to do it properly. Since Jesus is the perfect example in every aspect of life, I want to reflect Him in my
First and foremost, I was raised to value my education. Although I excelled in all my primary subjects, I developed a passion for history, philosophy, sociology, ancient languages, mythology and religion. I began connecting these subjects and I realize now how interwoven they truly are. In undergrad, I graduated with a dual religion and philosophy degree with Summa Cum Laude honors. Throughout this degree, I pursued all learning passions, including pursuing multiple courses outside of my majors in the other humanities. This was extenuated even further as I pursued my Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary with emphasis in New Testament studies and educational formation. My love of learning will translate to my students because I believe students want to learn. They have the adaptive abilities to become passionate about any subject if they have a good teacher. I will challenge my students and will levy individual expectations upon each one of them. My students will establish goals for themselves at the beginning of the semester and reflect on them with me throughout the year. By doing so, the students can witness their own progress and I have the opportunity to work alongside of
Schultz also stressed the importance of a biblical worldview in the teacher. As the leader in each classroom the students will adapt their teacher’s beliefs, values and finally actions. If they are taught by a teacher who holds a dualistic view of dividing the sacred and the secular, or a postmodern or modern worldview, it will adversely affect the ability of that child to develop Christ centered wisdom based upon the Word of God. Schultz, in referring to the education of children, stated “anything that hinders their moral and spiritual development is the epitome of child abuse.” (2006, p. 163). As such, our curriculum, teaching methods, and moral example, must all reflect a biblical worldview that will evangelize and discipline each student to know and love Jesus Christ.
This great “Father of the Church,” wrote a handbook on the three theological virtues: faith, hope, and love. The Enchiridion on Faith, Hope, and Love was written in the year 420. It is a brief handbook on the proper mode of serving God, through faith, hope, and love. It is easy to say what one ought to believe, what to hope for, and what to love. But to defend our doctrines against the slander of those who think differently is a more difficult and detailed task. If one is to have this wisdom, it is not enough just to put an enchiridion in the hand. It is also necessary that a great eagerness be in the heart.
It is apparent by this study that the number of members and the education level of the pastor play a key role in how open the church will be to different opportunities. Churches with pastors who see beyond the Sunday sermon typically are more active within the communities they serve. “Some of the active churches included in this study have development corporations, credit unions and rotating credit associations that offer classes and associations (Wright280).”
In conclusion, teachers who share their worldview with their students and encourage them to also expand and develop their own biblical worldview are giving their students a whole integrated education. The hope of a teacher should be that what their students learn will carry them through life by always seeing everything through the lens of God’s
Humanity is made in the image of God. Therefore, all people have unique and valuable gifts to contribute to society. Every individual is also a sinner in need of redemption through Christ’s death and resurrection. Developing a relationship with Christ is the foundational purpose of my Christian educational practice. Instruction must be differentiated because each student is a unique creation. Effective differentiation is impossible without the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the use of research-based instructional methods and formative evaluation. Powerful teaching constantly modifies instruction to best address the needs of the each student and provides a foundation of love that recognizes each child as a gift from God.
My sixteen week class in English 111. I was really nervous about this class. Because English has never been my strong point. This class has hard, but fun all at the same time. I learn a lot from this class. Meanwhile,the first day of class you handed a paper with a question on it. “The first thing I want to say to you who are students is that you must not think of being here to receive an education; instead, you will do much better to think of being here to claim one.” Even though putting my all in what I have learned, claiming my education with hard work because using the skills of the meal plan, as we write to different audiences and learning to be a Critically thinker as I start becoming a critically-Literate Citizenship.
To keep the majority at the bottom they must be suppressed and poorly educated with lack of any knowledge that could hurt the few at the top. This style of running the church is a very tyrant system and should be a red flag indicator to anyone in and outside the community.
In an age when culture continues to lower standards of intellect, Marva Dawn makes compelling observations and suggestions for the Church to rethink its strategy on impacting society. How do we evangelize without weakening the message of what we are communicating? The majority of her text focuses on the worship environment generally, but later she focuses on music, preaching, and liturgy specifically. According to Dawn, a gathering of believers should emphasize God as the subject and object of worship, challenge each individual to grow in godly character, and accentuate the community of believers (not only in the room, but throughout history as well). Through this grid, she encourages leaders and participants to evaluate each worship element.
The contemporary Church is so often a weak, ineffectual voice with an uncertain sound. It is so often the arch-supporter of the status quo. Far from being disturbed by the presence of the Church, the power structure of the average community is consoled by the Church's silent and often vocal sanction of things as they are.”
It was necessary for the Church to play a role in this education of the people,
The Story of Christianity is a very informative summation; a continuation of Volume 1 which covered the beginning of the church up to the Protestant Reformation, while Vol. 2 dealt with the Protestant Reformation up to more modern time period. This author delivers a more comprehensive and deeper look into the development of Christianity, which includes particular events which had transpired throughout the world; particularly how Christianity has expanded into Central and South America. Gonzalez opens up this book with the “Call for Reformation,” where he shares with his readers the need for reform; the papacy had started to decline and was corrupt, in addition to the Great Schism, which had further weakened the papacy (p.8). The author explains how the church was not the only issue but that the church’s teachings were off track as well, seeing that the people had deviated from...
Education from the Church has initiated structural learning which brought a gradual end to the barbaric era (Dark Ages). The Church’s legacy gained them the medieval reputation of society and this has influenced the reputation of the Church today.
The first scripture that comes to mind when I think of Christian education is the Hebrew Shema and its challenge to families. “These comm...
(Larry and Sue Richaards, 2011)” With this verse I think that everyone is created unique by God and had different learning capabilities and styles. For if we were created equal there would not be diverse spiritual gifts or even different eye colors. I also think that to truly incorporate a Christian worldview a teacher must be strive to be like Jesus in possess the Fruits of the Spirit. The fruit of the Spirit are “love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23. (Larry and Sue Richaards, 2011) For children learn from their environment around them and in order to understand and gain knowledge fully they mimic the