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EDLC 504 Page 1 of 8 LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW PHILOSOPHY OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATATION A PROJECT SUBMITTED TO DR BINGHAM IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSE EDLC 504 BY CAITLYN NIX 10 FEBRUARY 2024 REPUBLIC, MO

EDLC 504 Page 2 of 8 A Biblical Worldview Introduction "Peter, do you love me?" Jesus asked. "Yes, Lord, I love you," Peter replied. "Then feed my sheep." This exchange was a turning point for Peter, who had previously denied Jesus and struggled with guilt and shame. John 21 became a crucial transforming moment in Peter's worldview. Throughout Jesus's time on Earth, he ministered to his disciples and taught them the importance of loving and serving others. Jesus, through his teachings, established the origins of a biblical worldview. His teachings laid the foundation for a biblical worldview, forming the basis of Christian education. Educators who seek to teach must strive to embody these principles in their own lives and serve as models for their students to live out the faith. What is a Worldview Love Focused presents a comprehensive guide for individuals seeking a more fulfilling Christian life. It elucidates the essence of a biblical worldview and provides readers with the key to living a life free of regrets and wholly invested in eternal values. Bob Huges discerns the importance of experiences. "God has created us with a free will. We always have a choice in how we interpret and respond to life experiences, though sometimes it can be very hard (Hughes & Hughes, 2008)." Free will and behavior are the cornerstones of a biblical worldview . Huges continues by explaining that all behavior is goal- driven and purposeful. Webster's dictionary defines a worldview as a comprehensive understanding of the world from a particular perspective (2024) . Therefore, the concept of a biblical worldview is determined by the emphasis on truth and the person's behavior towards Christ's goals. Focus on the Family further explains a biblical worldview by first stating that it is based entirely on the infallibility of the Word of God. 2 Timothy 3:16 "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness." 2 Timothy is a guideline for the

EDLC 504 Page 3 of 8 Christians to maintain a biblical worldview, it is the lens in which Christians should determine what truth is and who God is (Tackett, 2006) . Why is a biblical worldview important? Why is discovering the world from the lens of scripture so valuable? Throughout a person's life, they are consciously and subconsciously affected by choices around them, through media, people, politics, and other sources. Colossians 2 provides a powerful reminder that the heart of the church in Laodicea was lukewarm; these people were influenced by their riches, as a significant trade route, and the supreme dormancy of Roman politics that surrounded them. "Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ (Sauter, 2020) ." Colossians 2:8 clearly states that the world around them influences their philosophy (worldview). Taking a biblical worldview stance is incredibly important because it becomes the groundwork for one's choice. A great preacher once said, "When a person is born, they look like their parents, but when they die, they are the reflection of the sum of their choices." Having a biblical worldview will enable Christians to reflect the person of Jesus around them. Not only is a biblical worldview important in day-to-day practice, but it also reflects Christian philosophy in education. Christian Education’s Background The foundation and purpose of Christian philosophy in education was to establish a distinction between academic and emotional needs. Christian educational philosophy, at its core, is based upon the vitality of scriptures. The core message of the scriptures is to love God, serve others, and grow together to produce a thriving society. The metaphysics and axiology of Christian education's philosophy should perfectly resemble Christ. Throughout the Bible, God gives man the perfect example of education philosophy by living a life that could be modeled. Jesus said that you can do nothing without me, which is proven repeatedly; thus, without the truth of the scriptures, morality is vain. Truth is found in the person of Christ; this means the perfect example needs to live inside each person for one to understand and model His teachings. The future generation of students cannot model Christ when they first deny the

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EDLC 504 Page 4 of 8 vitality of the scriptures; without Jesus, all of humanity would promote the saturated unholiness of humanism (2018) . Educational dynamics began during the early philosopher's era when Aristotle, Socrates, and Pluto debated the core beliefs of reality and human response toward questions. These men were the cornerstones of modern-day philosophy and thus influenced secular and Christian education. The rise of the Middle Ages stunted education; therefore, it was coined as the Dark Age of world history because education became limited and individual biblical worldviews were massively controlled. Where free thinking and education were valued in the philosopher's time, education took a dark shift from utterly available to the hierarchy of the few. Education during the Dark Ages became closely safeguarded by the church and the crown; therefore, many common folks could not read and became dependent upon the government and religious officials to mold their individual philosophies and religious beliefs. Only in the Reformation period did people start producing copies of the scriptures through the Guttenberg Press. They began liberating themselves physically and educationally; thus, history reflects an abundance of educators, philosophers, and freethinkers. The valuable work of the Reformers paved the way for modern-day Christian education ( THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT of CHRISTIAN EDUCATION , n.d.) . The History and Application The great Reformer Martin Luther printed pamphlets to the City Councilors of All German Cities to Establish and Maintain Christian Schools. Martin Luther was determined to wrestle the Ivory's tower control of education, previously deemed acceptable to only the rich young men by the state and church; Luther wanted to expand education for all. "A city's best and greatest welfare, safety, and strength consist rather in its having many able, learned, wise, honorable and well-educated citizens (Harwood, 2017) ." Christian's educational philosophy is summed up in two thoughts. Train laborers for the harvest and cut through the confusion.

EDLC 504 Page 5 of 8 Former Attorney General William Barr spoke on the challenge Americans face because Christian education became demoralized and practically banned in public schools: In today's schools, we must raise a generation of young Americans who truly value religious liberty and are willing to stand up for it. We hear calls to teach the whole child, promote anti-drug messages, and promote students' social and emotional well-being. Nevertheless, at the same time, many in our culture laugh at those who recommend a return to our moral roots. The point of education is about righteousness and refinement, not just churning out more workers for the marketplace ( Integrating Faith and the Public Schools (without Mixing Church and State) (n.d.) . Christian education has revolutionized history! The most outstanding model of Christian Education was developed by Jesus and recorded in the scriptures. Throughout the Bible, God used examples to model the expectations of what Christian education should value. Proverbs 24:3-4, "Through wisdom is an house builded; And by understanding it is established: And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled With all precious and pleasant riches." If a teacher possesses wisdom, understanding, and knowledge, they shall impart great educational riches to the students. Jesus, throughout the New Testament, used this method to teach his disciples about scripture. Jesus used three methods to teach his disciples: scaffolded teaching, modeling, and asking questions (Yakobi (Ph.D.), n.d.) . A parable is a series of short stories relatable to society and will introduce a moral and spiritual lesson. Jesus mostly used Parables to explain the Kingdom and Person of God. In Matthew 13, Jesus used a parable of a seed growing to represent the Kingdom of God because, like the fruit produced from the seed, growth is sometimes initially unnoticeable. However, as soon as the plant is ripe, fruit is produced. The story of growth becomes the story of the gospel and a teaching moment for his disciples. Jesus wanted to explain the Kingdom of God; it is a miraculous growth that no man, by pure logic alone, understands. Gospel growth becomes a harvest and an outpouring of fruits and wisdom Studies in Matthew and Mark: More Parables of the Kingdom | GCS (n.d.) . The parable is a model for his teaching because being relatable is essential to growth, and because of gaining their attention, learning has begun to be built on top of each other in a scaffolding

EDLC 504 Page 6 of 8 command: truth becomes relatable, and then complex ideas and questions can further learning. Jesus taught that the highest form of learning is doing. Matthew 6 is a familiar passage of scriptures that exemplifies the highest form of learning. Jesus said wh en you pray, pray like this, “Our Father.” Jesus was teaching the disciples to pray; he modeled the prayer so that they could pray for themselves. A biblical worldview is crucial because it reflects Jesus and can shape a just society ( The Parables of Jesus , n.d.) . Conclusion Vladimir Lenin, the dictator of the USSR, once said: "Give me four years to teach the children, and the seed I have sown will never be uprooted ( libertytree.ca (n.d.) ." Lenin gained complete control of the USSR's infrastructure by infiltrating the school systems. Gutek discusses the crisis of WWII and the involvement of education in the USSR through the Counsels of Perfection, which wanted to restrict the biblical worldview and promote the perfect human (Gutek, 2013) . However, the ideal human would never be created because of sin. Lenin and Stalin both denied the deity of God and wanted to create a utopia that was set under the leadership of the USSR. Just as Lenin used his influence to promote a humanistic worldview, Jesus gave mankind the scriptures to enable an outpouring of truth. Man is imperfect, and only through the lens of a biblical worldview can one reflect the teaching of Christ.

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EDLC 504 Page 7 of 8 References Courtney, J. (2023, May 3). Classical, Christian Education: A Brief Overview . Classical Conversations. https://classicalconversations.com/blog/classical-christian-education-a-brief- overview/#:~:text=Furthermore%2C%20the%20classical%20model%20follows Definition of WORLDVIEW . (2024, January 16). Www.merriam-Webster.com. https://www.merriam- webster.com/dictionary/worldview#:~:text=world%C2%B7%E2%80%8Bview%20%CB%88w %C9%99rl(d Grammarly: Free AI Writing Assistance . (n.d.). Www.grammarly.com. Retrieved February 10, 2024, from https://app.grammarly.com/ddocs/2355373539 Gutek, G. L. (2013). Philosophical, Ideological, and Theoretical Perspectives on Education . Pearson Higher Ed. Harwood, L. (2017, April 3). Martin Luther Was an Advocate for Education Reform . University of Arizona News. https://news.arizona.edu/story/martin-luther-was-advocate-education-reform Heimbigner, J. R. (2021, April 2). The Parables That Describe The Kingdom of God . Transformed Faith. https://medium.com/transformed-faith/the-parables-that-describe-the-kingdom-of-god- 69da68c777d7 Hughes, B., & Hughes, J. (2008). Love focused : living life to the fullest . Crossroads Pub. Integrating Faith and the Public Schools (Without Mixing Church and State) . (n.d.). Gateways to Better Education. https://gogateways.org/articles/2018/1/31/keeping-the-faith?rq=integra libertytree.ca. (n.d.). Quotation by Vladimir Ilyich Lenin . LibertyQuotes. Retrieved February 10, 2024, from http://libertytree.ca/quotes/Vladimir.Lenin.Quote.57B5 Sauter, M. (2020, March 23). The Church of Laodicea in the Bible and Archaeology . Biblical Archaeology Society. https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-sites-places/biblical- archaeology-sites/church-of-laodicea-in-the-bible-and-archaeology/

EDLC 504 Page 8 of 8 Studies in Matthew and Mark: More Parables of the Kingdom | GCS . (n.d.). Learn.gcs.edu. Retrieved February 10, 2024, from https://learn.gcs.edu/mod/book/view.php?id=5602&chapterid=310 Tackett, D. (2006, January 1). What’s a Christian Worldview? Focus on the Family; Focus on the Family. https://www.focusonthefamily.com/faith/whats-a-christian-worldview/ THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION . (n.d.). https://repository.up.ac.za/bitstream/handle/2263/30107/02chapters5-9.pdf The Parables of Jesus . (n.d.). Www.christianbiblereference.org. https://www.christianbiblereference.org/jparable.htm What Is the Christian Philosophy of Education? - MC Online . (2018, September 24). Online.mc.edu. https://online.mc.edu/degrees/education/christian-philosophy-of-education/ Yakobi (Ph.D.), D. L. (n.d.). The Philosophy of Christian Education. Www.academia.edu . Retrieved February 10, 2024, from https://www.academia.edu/51008089/The_Philosophy_of_Christian_Education

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