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Running Head: BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW Biblical Worldview Paper Emily Snodgrass Liberty University 1

Running Head: BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW Introduction Humans are innately curious, and not easily satisfied with things that don’t have definite answers. Every discovery has led to more progression, but the thing that hasn’t changed since the beginning of time is God and His word. With more secular philosophies growing in popularity, educators find it more and more difficult to incorporate Christ in the classroom. How can we share His love and Word, without coming off as Evangelical? Teachers need to find a balance of living and exhibiting the values of Christ in the classroom because in doing so, they are preparing each child to understand God’s plan for them. The Bible tells us that children who are given the tools gain true wisdom, and those who are left to themselves, those who aren’t exposed to the Word of God and don’t know how to walk in his light, will go down a shameful path. Proverbs 29:15 says, “The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame”. Biblical Worldview When thinking about what a biblical world view is, you must first understand what the definition of worldview is: it is simply how one sees the world (Pope, 2000). What we as Christians strive for, is to emulate the life of Christ in everything we do. A “Biblical worldview cannot be based upon any human system of beliefs and values” (Pope, 2000). A biblical worldview is based on the “infallible Word of God” (Tackett, 2006), but it’s not just a theory, it’s not simply one’s personal faith expression, rather it’s an all-consuming way of being, reaching every facet of life. 2

Running Head: BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW Outside influences such as media, science, politics, and the popularized secular view of history vastly impact how people form their own worldviews. Having a strong biblical worldview allows people to live the truth of God, and in turn enlighten others to His word and what being a Christian truly means. A biblical worldview falls on its integrity, it offers “stability of thought a unity of comprehensive insight that bears not only on the religious sphere but also on the whole of thought” (Capps, 2013). Having a biblical worldview, you aim to see everything as it pertains to the Word of God. Imagine how lonely it must feel for those who aren’t enlightened. Having Christ in one’s life is important when in need of someone to turn to, faith can provide wisdom and insight, it can help guide you to the answers in every situation. Having a fully developed biblical world view will help you understand how God relates to every faction of our life: vocationally, our family, friends, neighbors, our possessions, our nation, and our world (Pope, 2000). Christian Philosophy of Education For many Christian people, it is not uncommon to pick a profession that is aimed at helping and teaching others. God’s word teaches us to be kind, empathetic, and nurturing. He wants us to pass along wisdom and life lessons especially when it enables us to share His word and love. Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Weaving Christian philosophies into education can be controversial, but before that is addressed, it is important to know what Christian philosophy of education is. Christian philosophy of education is based on the truth of the Scriptures and an understanding that it is God’s desire for every individual to have a relationship with Him. This in education 3

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Running Head: BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW means that it must have the purpose to develop and nurture a relationship with God, and that it each student is prepared to fulfill their God given purpose (Bartlett, 2007). Christian educators bring immense value because they are essentially an extension of the work of Christ. Christian educators can come from many backgrounds and are partly a result of external social and cultural forces. However, they have Christ in common, and with that are active agents in the wisdom of Christ and can show how Christ-like values contribute positively to one’s life and overall understanding (Van der Walt, 2012, p.4). Implications for Educational Practice As previously mentioned, incorporating a Christian philosophy of education in the classroom has its controversies and various implications. However, if done in the right manner, will only create positive outcomes. The most effective way of doing this is to focus on living and exhibiting Christ-like values every day, especially in the classroom. Young children especially are sponges, and model what they are being shown. If children see someone they look up to, a teacher, and see they are showing love and compassion for others, are accepting of differences, know between what is right and what is wrong, they too will model that behavior. In early education, the focus must be on the basics. Students need to have the understanding of mathematics, and the ability to read and write. As a Christian educator, you must give your students the tools to enable them to form a meaningful relationship with God. Being able to read is essential for a student to read the Scriptures, and turn come to understand God’s purpose for them (Bartlett, 2007, p. 9). “See, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is His reward” (Psalm 127:3). 4

Running Head: BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW Conclusion In summation, it’s important as educators that our biblical and philosophical ideas align with the Word of God as it relates to education. Christian educators often struggle to live out a Christian philosophy of education on a daily basis. It’s difficult to know to how to incorporate our love for Christ into the educational system, but we still need to strive to instill the values of Christ into our students. Incorporating God into the classroom doesn’t necessarily mean reading scripture in class, you can share His love through actions. Actions such as, showing love and compassion towards your students, instilling the importance between right and wrong, creating a conducive learning environment for every student, while embracing their individual differences. Through these actions we are fostering the growth and development our children need as they discover God’s purpose for them. 5

Running Head: BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW References Bartlett, J. (2007). A Christian Philosophy of Education of a Public School Educator. Christian Perspectives In Education , 1 (1). Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/cpe/vol1/iss1/7/ Capps, M. (2013). The Importance of a Christian Worldview - The Gospel Project. Retrieved from https://www.gospelproject.com/the-importance-of-a-christian-worldview/ Pope, E. (2000). Developing a Biblical Worldview. Retrieved from http://www.foundationsforliving.org/articles/foundation/worldview1.html Tackett, D. (2006). What's a Christian Worldview?. Retrieved from https://www.focusonthefamily.com/faith/christian-worldview/whats-a-christian- worldview/whats-a-worldview-anyway 6

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