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Biblical Worldview and a Christian Philosophy of Education

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Biblical Worldview and a Christian Philosophy of Education

The biblical worldview refers to how individuals see the world around them and the real

humans choose to live. It is all based on what people believe to be correct and what they believe

to be their calling by Jesus. In Ephesians 4:17-22, the bible forbids people to live like or think the

Gentiles. Instead, the bible wants humanity to live following the truth of Jesus. The Christian

philosophy of education is how people live, as reflected by the works of God as described in the

bible. The Christian philosophy of education holds that education based on God's expectations

yields positive outcomes such as morals, love, and respect. Christian education is significant as it

helps students translate and integrate the beliefs to other schools subjects and their lives.

Christians are expected to develop a philosophy of education based on the truth of the Scriptures

—understanding of God’s desire. God desires to have a cordial relationship with every

individual. In this light, education should be aimed at developing and nurturing such a

relationship. Education should be aimed at ensuring all students realize their purpose in life and

fulfil their God-given purpose.

Christian Philosophy of Education and its Implications

From a Christian perspective on education, actions and thoughts can be developed,

implemented, derived, and defended—theological, social, and doctrinal elements. And Education

can be considered when developing a Christian philosophy to education. The bible is the

skeleton on which practical application of the Christian philosophy education can be arranged.

Besides, the bible is considered the primary source of learning. Christian teachers are expected to

cultivate a learning environment that facilitates the understanding of the required content area

and ensures that they promote and display godly principles in an attempt to advance the kingdom

of God (Goddard, 2016). Educators should teach what is trustworthy and honest and set an
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example for their students. “Do what is good. Set an example for them in everything. When you

teach be honest and serious. No one can question that what is true so teach what is true” (Titus

2:7-8). Teachers are required to deliberately execute their duties and responsibilities when it

comes to teaching with their eyes fixed on honoring God while at the same time striving for

excellent care, likely to find themselves meeting the basic standards of education in different

ways and also glorify God in a unified method.

Lorigan (2020) affirms that biblical understanding and the believer’s Christian worldview

of education should direct and impact the specific practice and methodology that teachers use in

teaching. Building on the books of Genesis and Revelation, it is evident that God is orderly and

logical. In this case, teachers are expected to conduct their vocational duties in the same manner.

The significance of having a practical biblical philosophy of education cannot be emphasized.

Referring to the importance of developing Christian philosophies distinctively, Germano (2019)

asserts that Christian educators have realized that to be indeed Christian, the learning and

teaching curriculum must integrate the Bible in theory and practice. In this light, the bible

provides more than just generalization and theoretical guidance in teaching. The bible is an

integral part of the content in the curriculum with all subject matter (Choi, n.d.). Building on the

Christian philosophy of education, the bible should be the integrating factor around which all

subject matter is arranged and correlated, providing the criterion upon which teaching is judged.

This means that the processes and procedures of the bible should be based on the definite theory

of knowledge.

Through Christianity, people can understand life from the perspective that they should be

organized and productive, which falls under the primary goals set from an educational

perspective. From education, it is realized that people are brought to like-minded reasoning,
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which is significant for their progress and development in life (Germano, 2019). The fact that

like-minded people, especially those who think that they have collectively found the answers to

religious truth, find the spirit to organize themselves together shows the significance of

Christianity at the local and national fronts. As per the discussion made by Goddard (2016), it is

from education that people can understand their freedom and aspects of life. This is something

realized in the elements of Christianity, with significant progress been made towards equality

which is also a tremendous biblical value.

Though religious freedom is considered the first right, it is clear that many people regard

themselves as sacred with expectations of special treatment or the sorts. From an educational

perspective, Christianity has the concepts of many rights (Lorigan, 2020). One, religious

freedom, which is an aspect related to Christianity, is considered a fundamental right that is also

embraced in the educational philosophy (Goddard, 2016). Under this, religious right s regarded

as the first amendment of the constitution. This is because it is an equal right to all, which means

there are no special considerations to any Christian and any educational program (Germano,

2019). For any Christian community, this is an equal right under which their entire existence is

protected as part of a philosophical approach, a central pillar of education today.

With education, people are taught how they are protected and equal as part of considering

the significance of Christianity. The same discussion by Goddard (2016) reveals that for most

individuals and communities, Christianity is separated from education and other aspects but fully

attached to all kinds of individuals as the first right, which makes it a significant element of

interest in any educational approach. For many scholars and academic philosophers, it is of

consideration that Christianity stands in the best interest of religious freedom and promotes the

well-being of individuals. Due to religious freedom as an institutional right, everyone can

operate a Christian based institution with the aspects of education being at the forefront in

making such concepts a success.

As presented in the biblical worldview and Christianity, the philosophy of education is to

be specific brings and considers the educational developments of religious freedom and religious

liberty (Choi, n.d.). Due to the same religious freedom and aspects of religious freedom, people

can also open faith-based educational institutions under which the owners can operate from their

fundamental beliefs. With Christianity and education, this becomes a private and public right

under which people express their religious truths in their personal lives. From this, they can

extend the same into their lives and other aspects of the world, including economic growth,

which forms a significant element of education (Goddard, 2016). These truths are reflected in

their productivity and political/ social lives. This also means that their facts and beliefs can be

considered in associating and forming public groups to express the same. Both Christianity and

educational philosophies emphasize that religious freedom also comes as an extensive but

limited right.

Not only do the principles of a biblical worldview have a great significance in

Christianity, but they also have a significant effect on the political, social, and economic actions

and opinions of individuals (Germano, 2019). Christianity or lack of the same tends to have

profound economic, social, and political consequences, but the most considered aspects of

change are exhibited in education. According to Lorigan (2020), the Christian philosophy of

education embraces a biblical worldview. It also highlights secularisation issues, which provide

some social hostility among people in the world, threatening religious freedom and separation of

the same from other aspects of our existence, including education.

As discussed, educators are expected to be good example to students. While guiding

students, Christian educators should ensure that students are going in the right direction. Being

God’s image bearer’s Christian educators are called to live the truth and reflect the character of

God. In this light, Christian educators are expected to teach students the Creator's love by trying

to mirror his actions. Today, there are many severe government restrictions on Christianity,

violence-based religious prosecutions, and social hostilities that affect the wellbeing of the

people on the fronts of education, the economy, social life, and many other areas. With many

nations like the United States of America working to find its roots and imperative significance of

Christianity from its rich history, some aspects of human dignity and freedom to exist together

are playing key roles. The most significant one, however, is education. Through education, a

biblical connection and understanding are helping promote the world towards a direction of

equality and learning just the way the Christian Bible calls for unity. Besides the critical

separation of Christianity from aspects such as education, Americans tend to understand the

concept and importance of religious freedom very well, which is majorly associated with the

high literacy level and significance of having stable education built on the biblical concept's

principles.
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References

Choi, Y. J. J. Research on the Christian Philosophy of Education in the Netherlands: a historical

approach.

Germano, T. (2019). ED 500 History and Philosophy of Christian Education A Philosophy of

Christian Education.

Goddard, K. (2016). College Composition and Biblical Worldview: Redesigning College

Composition with the Biblical Foundation Course Design Model. The Journal of Biblical

Foundations of Faith and Learning, 1(1), 19.

Lorigan, W. L. (2020). A Multiple Case Study Examining How Christian Education Has

Influenced a High School Graduates’ Worldview.