CE 501: Biblical Foundations of Education

• 3.00 Credit Hours

This course provides an exploration of the construction of a Biblically sound system of Christian education and of the church as an educational institution. The course will focus on subject integration and the unification of various academic disciplines with a Scriptural view of all knowledge. This is rooted in the seminal philosophy that “all truth is God’s truth.” In addition, examination will be given to the wealth and depth Christian resources for education. As a result of completing this course, the student will: 1. Articulate the educational mission of the church as mandated by Christ. 2. Explain the vital importance of Christian education in this age. 3. Express his or her vocation (calling) in terms of Christian education. 4. Formulate a systematic response to the need for lifelong discipleship preparation of the community of apostolic believers. 5. Evaluate the foundational elements and issues that comprise Christian education. 6. Have formed a preliminary comprehensive theology of Christian education from an apostolic perspective. 7. Explain and apply some of the key theories that inform Christian education.