test 1 Flashcards
“your __________ of life determines your ___________ of life”
philosophy; philosophy
what does your philosophy influence?
1) methods of instruction, 2) discipline, and 3) curriculum
Proverbs 4:23
“Keep thy heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life.”
define philosophy
a systematized (organized) worldview that influences implications and applications; the love or pursuit of wisdom
the study of reality
metaphysics
the study of knowledge
epistemology
the study of truth/values
axiology
what is the foundation of a biblical worldview
the Biblew
what is the foundation of a secular worldview
secular humanism
what is ultimate reality with a biblical worldview
- God
- Creation
- Truth
- Faith in unseen
what is ultimate reality with a secular worldview
- matter and energy
- evolution
- truth
- belief in tangible
what is the nature of human beings with a biblical worldview
- unique and special
- made in God’s image
- sinners who can be redeemed
what is the nature of human beings with a secular worldview
- biological organisms
- born good or neutral
- able to be conditioned to behave
what is the basis of morality for a biblical worldview
- established by God’s character
- revealed through Bible principles
what is the basis of morality for a secular worldview
- morality is decided by the majority
- truth is relative
what is the meaning of history for a biblical worldview
- God began with Creation
- Jesus is the most important event
what is the meaning of history for a secular worldview
- history began with evolution
- conflict is necessary
what says that history proceeds in a definite direction
linear view
what says that history proceeds in recurring cycles
cyclical view
what is the source of knowledge for a biblical worldview
- special revelation
- general or nature’s revelation
- Holy Spirit
what is the source of knowledge for a secular worldview
- through our ability to reason through our senses
name the five tenets of humanism
- atheism
- evolution
- amorality
- self-autonomous man
- socialism
what is the foundation of the secular worldview
humanism
define christian education
a Bible-based, Christ-centered process of leading a learner to Christ, while teaching obedience, knowledge, attitudes, and skills for effective service for the Lord Jesus Christ
what are the christian education “landmarks”
- evangelism
- biblical character training
- excellent academics