Advanced Philosophy of Education

EDUC 200

PRISCILLA A. MARAYAG
Professor
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MELISSA C. BULANON FE A. LAPUZ GENE A. DACAYAO

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What is Christian Philosophy?

The Philosophy of Christianity is the love of Divine Wisdom.
It is a set of philosophical ideas initiated by Christians from
the 2nd century to the present day. It emerged with the
aim of reconcile science and faith, starting from natural,
rational, explanation with the help of Christian Revelation.
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 BIBLICAL BASE
BIBLE
 the primary source for all learning.
must be the vital part of the content of the curriculum and
integrated with all subject matter
ORIGINS AND HISTORY
OF CHRISTIAN
PHILOSOPHY
 ORIGINS OF CHRISTIAN
JESUS PHILOSOPHY

• Life and teachings

• Gospels
• No records of any writing
• No systematic theology or philosopy
• New Testament

ST. PAUL
• Saul of Tarsus
• Persecuted
-Early Christians
• Epistles/Letters
-Doctrine
-Theology
• Book of Acts
HELLENISM

KEEP
CALM
AND
HELLENISTIC
CHRISTIAN
CYNIC
PHILOSOPHY ON
 Tertullian st. iranaeus ORIGEN Augustin of
hippo

• Philospher • Unity of God • Integrated • Classical Christian

• Father of the • Against Platonism Philosophy
western church Gnosticism • Logos • Greek
• Traducianism • Original sin is • Two churches -Plato
• Against latent to -one ideal -Neoplatonism
Marcionism humanity -one real -Stoicism
• Montanism • Christ is a • God • Altered for
teacher -perfect Christian teaching
HELLENISTIC CHRISTIAN -ideal
PHILOSOPHY
 MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN
Anselm of PHILOSOPHY
canterbury
9th-13th
• Ontological Argument of God’s existence
Century
• Reintroduced Aristotle In the West
• Arabic Translations

St. thomas of
aquinas
• Professor at University of Paris
• Introduced Aristotlelian Philosophy
• Contemporary of St. Bonaventure

John duns scotus

• Subtle doctor
• Professor at University of Paris
 KARL BARTH JOHN D. CAPUTO G.K. chesterton Etienne gilson

• German • American Catholic • British author • The Spirit of the

survivor Deconstructionist • Christian Medieval
• Wrote massive and theologian thought in Philosophy
Church fiction, non- • The Spirit of
Dogmatics fiction,poems Thomism
• Division • Seeking truth • Existential
between human • Resistance to Thomism
though and Eugenicsand
divine reality Distributivism
• Dogmatician of
the church and
Preacher MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY
CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHY
 Herman
C.s. lewis st. john paul ii josef pieper
dooyerweerd

• A New Critique • Literary critic • Fides at Ratio • German Roman

of Theoretical • Mythographer Catholic
Thought • Apologist for Philosopher
the Christian • Plato
faith • St. Thomas
Aquinas

MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY

CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHY
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Alvin plantiga egbert schuurman PAul tillich

• Notre Dame • Leading • Phenomenology

University philosopher of of the holy
• Reformed technology • Religion is the
Epistemology • Espouses Ultimate
• Synthesizes Christian Concern
Analytical philosophical
Philosophy and approach
Christian
philosophical
concerns
MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY
CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHY
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• Calvinism and the Reformation of Philosophy

• Philosophy of the Law-Idea
• Association o Calvinist Philosphy/Association for Reformation
Philosophy
• Best describes as “modern” or “post-modern”

Despite division and different sects, most agrees on:

• God as creator of all things
• Jesus is the Messiah, Son of God
• Holy Trinity
• Human as a sinner
• Jesus came to redeem mankind
• Our soul is immortal
D.h. th. vollenhover • Old and New Testament as guides to ideal Christian life
• Baptism is necessary
• Afterlife

MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY

CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHY
GOALS AND PURPOSES
OF CHRISTIAN
PHILOSOPY
vgoals of christian philosophy of

education
The Development of a Biblical World View is the Goal of Christian Education
1.

Christian Character Development is Primary in the Education Process

2.

Academic Excellence is an Expression of Worship of Almighty God

3.

Christian Education Requires a Christian Philosophy, Curriculum, and Methodology

4.

The Principle Approach Provides an Excellent Biblical and Historical Model of Christian
5. Education
vpurposes of christian philosophy of

education
To develop biblical character in the lives of the students (virtue)
1.

To secure for students the appropriate wealth of knowledge of Christ

2.

Godliness of characteristics and actions

3.

Direecting f the prosses of human development towards God’s objective for man
4.

Full confirmity to the image of God in Christ- his Christlikeness

5.
PHILOSOPHY/CURRICULUM/
METHODOLOGY IN
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
 CHRISTIAN
EDUCATION

is the process by which persons are confronted with and controlled

by the Christian gospel. It involves the efforts of the Christian community
to guide both young and adult persons toward an ever-richer possession
of the Christian fellowship. It is both individual and social in nature. It is
concerned with the past, because it seeks to introduce persons to their
religious heritage, with the present because it aims to make religious a
vital force in every response to life, with the future because it cultivates
creative experience leading to growth in wisdom and stature and in favor
with God and man.
 CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
A Christian school is a school run on Christian principles or by a Christian
organization.

The nature of Christian schools varies enormously from country to country,

according to the religious, educational, and political cultures. In some countries, there
is an established church whose teachings form an integral part of the state-operated
educational system; in others, the state subsidizes religious schools of various
denominations.
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Ten Benefits of a Christian
Education
In a world where Christian beliefs seem under assault from all quarters, parents can place all the
more value on quiet enclaves of effective education. Simple faith holds its own ineluctable power,
but it's always helpful to review in detail why a Christian education is indispensable for children.

The Development of a Individual attention. Public schools tend to suffer from inadequate teacher-
to-student ratios while private schools tend to offer better individual attention to their students. The
National Center for Education Statistics reports a ratio of close to 16 pupils per public-school teacher for
1. the years 2003 through 2013, which stands in marked contrast to a reported ratio of 12.5 pupils per private-
school teacher in 2011.Biblical World View is the Goal of Christian Education

Superior academic achievement. A private Christian school tends to attract dedicated teachers who
are motivated to teach students who themselves are motivated to learn and excel. Rather than muddle
through the lowest common denominator set by a bloated public bureaucracy, teachers and their pupils
2. flourish in congenial surroundings that encourage advanced studies in mathematics, physics, electronics,
chemistry and other hard sciences along with the classical liberal arts.
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No uncontrolled bullying. Not to put too fine a point on it, a substantial number of public schools are
not known for their peaceful learning environments. Longstanding social and legal trends have led to what
can only be called chaotic, uncontrolled settings that encourage casual bullying and occasional eruptions of
3. violence. The moral character and strict rules of conduct of a Christian school make this sort of
unacceptable behavior a rarity.

Emphasis on shared values. Being surrounded on a daily basis by like-minded individuals

experiencing the same Christian education helps greatly with maturing your child into a responsible adult
4. who understands how to live every day in God's love with equally moral neighbors.

Social interaction with peers. Quite apart from the formal aspects of a Christian education, being
able to interact and make friends with other practicing Christians is less lonely than struggling through the
daily challenges of dealing with ignorant or even outright amoral individuals with no understanding of the
5. message of the Bible and no respect for the supreme sacrifice made by Christ.
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Immersion in the word of God. Needless to say, daily exposure to Biblical lessons reinforces the
moral development of growing children who need steady leadership from their teachers, a feature sorely
lacking in public schools.
6.

Christian educational materials. Public-school materials typically lack a Christian viewpoint and
may even actively disparage Christian values. A private school can and will choose curriculum materials that
are at least friendly to Christian values, and the school's library can exercise greater care in avoiding
7. inappropriate books.

Respect for family values. Unlike public schools, which increasingly seem to arrogate unto themselves
the Biblically ordained role of parents in raising their children, Christian schools recognize the critical role
of parents and will keep in close touch with parents over issues arising from their children's moral and
8. educational development.
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Disciplined environment. Clear rules and an expectation of self-disciplined behavior from pupils does
wonders in encouraging inner reserves of dignity and respect for other people.
9.

Amplification of faith. Children learn from what they see and hear. While steadfast daily faith by
parents accounts for the great bulk of showing children by example how to live well, regularly encountering
10 a large number of other people openly exhibiting the tenets of Christianity in all the ways of life deepens the
. message of hope and faith in God's word and His beloved Son.
 PRINCIPLES OF CHRISTIAN
EDUCATION

Principle 1
A Parents’ Responsibility

The education of a child is the responsibility of the parents to whom that child was given. Parents will
answer
to the Lord for the education their children receive. Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and 11:18-21; Psalm 78:1-7;
Ephesians 6:4

Principle 2
A Teacher’s Stewardship

The education of a child, if and when delegated to others by the parents, must be accomplished by teachers
chosen with the greatest of care, with the clearest of intentionality, and with the knowledge that the teacher
will disciple those students found within their care. Exodus 18:21, Psalm 78:6-7, Matthew 28:19-20
 PRINCIPLES OF CHRISTIAN
EDUCATION

Principle 3
A Biblical Structure

The education of a child should be structured in such a way as to provide an academic platform for success
for
the whole child. Proverbs 22:6, Luke 2:40 and 2:52

Principle 4
An Eternal View

The education of a child must take into consideration training for student impact upon his own culture, and
his educational impact with eternity in mind. Acts 1:8, II Timothy 4:6-8, Colossians 3:23-24, I Corinthians
3:11-
13, Philippians 3:9-14
PHILOSO
PHY
Philosophy is the governor of our thoughts and actions. Philosophy gets to the heart of who we are, what
we believe and why we believe it. It is closely allied with “world view.” Our philosophy of life is affected by
our world view and at the same time affects it. There are many philosophies in the world today. Most are
insidious in the way they captivate the mind and produce outcomes that would otherwise be shunned.
Scripture clearly warns believers to beware of “vain philosophies” that are patterned after the rudiments of
the world rather than of Christ. A Christian philosophy of life is also termed a biblical world view.
A philosophy of education is a philosophy of government. It determines the character and the skill of the
rising generation. Whether a Christian civilization will endure depends largely on the philosophy of education
that prepares those who will lead. The importance of building a Christian philosophy of education cannot be
overstated for parents, teachers, and students alike. From the earliest years, parents and teachers begin to
train the philosophy of life that a child will take into adulthood. Often, a person’s actions expose an underlying
philosophy more readily than his discourse.
cURRICU
LUM
The curriculum is the course of study embarked upon by a student. A curriculum has an underlying
philosophy, which is exposed by the subjects studied, and the facts or concepts to be mastered. The goal of
any curriculum should be to discover truth. A Christian curriculum searches all things for the knowledge and
wisdom of God. “Great are the works of the Lord; they are studied by all who delight in them.” Psalm 111:2

• A curriculum should be lively and appropriate to the needs of the learner, as well as to the needs
of the community as a whole.
• Care should be taken to develop a Christian curriculum based upon the research and reasoning
of the teacher who has mastered the subject from a biblical perspective.
• A curriculum must be academically sound and based upon truth, not on prejudiced or biased
points of view.
cURRICU
LUM
• The scope of the curriculum is the breadth and depth of the content to be studied. The scope
should always be age/ability-appropriate, while providing the challenge needed to stretch the
able mind.
• The sequence of the curriculum should build from rudimentary knowledge and understanding to
more advanced concepts and applications in a logical progression. Prerequisite skills and
concepts must be in place before introducing new material.
• The scope and the sequence of any subject are established both within each grade level, as well
as between all the grade levels in the school. The validity of each must be verified.
• The goal of every curriculum is to attain mastery of the subject within the context of a biblical
world view.
METHOD
OLOGY
A Christian philosophy of education that is not evidenced in both a Christian curriculum and a Christian
method of teaching will fall short of its objective to build a biblical world view into the learner. Ones’
view of God, humanity, the heart and mind, and the child has everything to do with how one practices the
art and science of teaching. Teachers can negate the effect of a Christian philosophy and curriculum by
following secular humanistic practices in the classroom that are steeped in behaviorism and the theory of
evolution.

• Teaching is a relationship first and foremost. The teacher-pupil relationship is based in Christian
love and is crowned with mutual respect. “But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure
heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” I Timothy 1:5
• The teacher is seen as a living curriculum before her students. “A pupil is not above his teacher;
but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher.” Like 5:40
METHOD
OLOGY
• Discipline and order play major roles in the efficiency and effectiveness of the teaching-learning
cycle.

• Teachers must stay current with teaching-learning theories while maintaining a biblical filter
through which to qualify them. “All truth is God’s truth.”

• The Christian Idea of the Child recognizes the inherent value of each individual as well as his
uniqueness. Teachers recognize these personality and learning style differences and adapt their
teaching methods so that every student has the opportunity to grow to his full potential.
Educational Objectives Address
the Whole Child (Romans 12:1-
2; Ephesians 4:11-16)
 Spiritually, in that the child is provided
instruction, opportunity, and modeling in:

• loving God,
• loving his neighbor
• developing a prayer life
• rightly dividing the Word of God
• reasoning from the principles of God’s Word to all of life
• owning and articulating a biblical Christian world view
• embracing the Great Commission
• walking in purity of thought and action
• identifying with a local church
 Academically, in that the child is provided
instruction, opportunity, and modeling so as
to:

• be equipped with a well rounded, liberal arts education

• attain excellence in scholarship in the various subject areas
• think critically, from cause to effect
• study effectively
• be fit for usefulness in his future station, whether at college or in a vocation
• be able to articulate thoughts and persuade others
• understand world cultures
• exhibit technological savvy
 Socially, in that each child is provided
instruction, opportunity and modeling so as to
promote:

• The Fruit of the Spirit

• Modesty
• Diplomacy in dealing with others
• Civility and good manners
• A giving heart
• Respectfulness, compassion, and helpfulness toward others
• Honoring of father and mother and others in authority
• The biblical standard of heterosexuality; the biblical injunction against homosexuality
• The biblical view that marriage is between one man and one woman and is sacred
• Global awareness in view of the world
• Sensitivity to cultural and ethnic diversity
• Active support of the school as an alumnus
• Patriotism and good citizenship
 Physically, in that each child is provided
instruction, opportunities and modeling so as
to:

• Maintain a healthy and fit body

• Treat his body as the temple of the Holy Spirit
• Be well groomed and modest in presentation
• Disciplined in healthy life-habits
• Remain sexually pure according to biblical standards
The Role of the Teacher

 The teacher is a model of a Christian lifestyle ( 2

Tim. 3:14-17 )
 The teacher is an instructor ( 2 Tim. 1:3-4 )
 The teacher is one who guides, facilitates, and
shapes learning.
The Role of the Learner

“The pupil’s growth is determined not by

what he hears but what he does about what
he hears.”
 Focus On The Learner

A learner is a real person.

Teachers do not teach lessons
They teach people!