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1 A Biblical Worldview Hanna Perry Liberty University School of Education EDLC 504 Dr. Joan Cox November 19, 2023
2 A Biblical Worldview Introduction According to Merriam-Webster, a worldview is defined as “a particular philosophy of life or conception of the world.” Everyone has a worldview; it is shaped by their culture, society, experiences, and their religion or faith. A worldview shapes a person’s outlook on everything, so it is imperative to understand one’s worldview to understand one’s decisions and rationalizations. The integration of a biblical worldview and Chiristian philosophy into educational practice significantly impacts pedagogy, curriculum development, and student outcomes, fostering a holistic approach that emphasizes character formation, critical thinking, purposeful learning and social responsibility. Biblical Worldview A worldview without God is a life without purpose. It is imperative in order to live a Godly life that we, as Chiristans, allow God to seep into every aspect of our lives and truly make God the foundation. A worldview is like someone having glasses; without glasses, things are out of focus and blurry messes. A worldview allows people to put things into perspective (Phillips, 2008, p 4). A biblical worldview is essentially taking the teachings and principles from the Bible and applying them to your day to day living. This is anchored in the belief that according to scripture, God is the creator of the universe and the ultimate authority. This worldview believes in and acknowledges that there are absolute truths and moral standards derived from scripture in the Bible, helping people discern from what is right and wrong . A biblical worldview generally believes that human beings were created in the image of God, yet have fallen due to sin (Genesis,
3 chapters 1-3) and can receive redemption through the ultimate salvation which is the belief in Jesus Christ. A biblical worldview shapes one’s understanding of various aspects of life, such as logical decision making, values and morals . This is not just a set of beliefs, but instead a foundation for one’s life and how to live it in the most God-honoring way as possible (Esqueda, 2014, p 93) . Christian Philosophy of Education In tandem with having a biblical worldview, it is important to understand what the Christian philosophy of education is. This philosophy is not only about gaining knowledge and the ability to comprehend and share, but also developing a holistic approach and outlook to understand one’s self, one’s relationship with God and the world in which we live. This philosophy strongly aims to cultivate knowledge, but also create a well-rounded God-like individual by integrating faith and learning together . A few of the major components of a Chiristian philosophy is a God-centered approach, character formation, service/social responsibility, purposeful learning and community/relationships (Phillips, 2008, pp 14-15). Having a God-centered approach allows us to look at metaphysical questions and thoughts by reminding us that God is our creator and the beginning and end of everything . Character formation falls under the axiology branch, as it relates to morals and values; a Christian philosophy strongly emphasizes virtues such as honesty, compassion, integrity, love and humility (Peterson, 2001, p 33) . The social and service aspect of Chirstian philosophy focuses on the idea that education received and knowledge gained should equip individuals with the need (and want) to serve society and make a positive impact . Purposeful learning helps individuals find and enter into their God given calling. Not only are individuals supposed to learn for personal gain, but to also take that knowledge and help make society and the community a better place . The idea of
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