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resources regarding the philosophy of education, in particular Christian and Adventist education
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Educating for Eternity - A Seventh-day Adventist Philosophy of Education Preschool-Lifelong"In this landmark work, Knight returns to one of his life-long favorite subjects—Adventist educational philosophy. Writing both for the educated layperson and the professional educator, he begins by laying the groundwork of basic philosophic understandings... -
Philosophy of Adventist Education - GC Working Policy 1998 Preschool-LifelongThis 30 page former GC Working Policy statement provides an excellent overview for new teachers, parents, and administrators. It includes general statements of educational philosophy and of Adventist educational philosophy; basic assumptions; the student;... -
2010 Educational Brochure - Committed to Your Future Grade 5-LifelongAdventist Education in Peru is part of the global network whose main commitment is with the present and future of our students. Our commitment is to your future because the scope of our education transcends academic and professional life. Our dream is to see... -
A Biblical Basis for Appreciating Beauty Tertiary-LifelongThis article explores the place of beauty and the criteria for assessing artistic productions in light of God's word and the Spirit of Prophecy. It provides ideas for creating an artistic environment, finding and using resources, and for integrating art with... -
A Biblical Foundation for the Integration of Faith and Learning Tertiary-LifelongTaylor examines a foundation for the integration of faith and learning found in the Bible and thereby provides a defensible rationale for the integration of faith and learning in Christian education. This paper was presented at the 27th Institute of Christian... -
A Commentary on Purpose, Principle, and Change in Adventist Education, Part II Kindergarten-LifelongIn this second of a two-part series, the author focuses on the underlying principles of Adventist education and how change relates to them. The first article, Has the Leopard Changed its Spots?, reflected on the topic... -
A factor analysis of CognitiveGenesis that identifies the characteristics of the components of Adventist holistic education Grade 3-Grade 11The Seventh-day Adventist educational system, as a Christian private school organization, has advocated the theory of the holistic development of the physical, mental, spiritual, and social factors since its beginning in 1872. Using the CognitiveGenesis research... -
A Proposal for Adventist Christian Education - From Rhetoric to Reality Tertiary-LifelongCoupland unpacks the fundamental ideas behind the statement "True education is the harmonious development of the physical, mental and spiritual powers." Coupland points out the areas where the statement hasn't been fulfilled in Adventist education.... -
A Seventh-day Adventist Concept of the Kingdom of God and its Implication for Religious Education Kindergarten-LifelongProblem: While there are statements in the writings of Ellen G. White and those of Seventh-day Adventist scholars that seem to indicate that there is a relationship between the kingdom of God and education, it appears that no major work has been done... -
About Seventh-day Adventist Education Preschool-LifelongThis page provides an overview, and links to the best sources of further information to answer the questions, "What is Adventist education?" -
Academic Excellence - An Adventist Priority Tertiary-LifelongLa Sierra University President Geraty frames this articles around five points by which academic excellence becomes an Adventist priority. Academic excellence is: a response to the goodness of God's world; a reflection of our status as creatures made in the... -
Adolf Hitler and Ellen White 'Agree' on the Purposes of Education Kindergarten-LifelongAdolf Hitler had a great deal to say about the role of human nature in education, a topic that stands at the absolute center of a Christian approach to education. Knight's thought provoking article looks at the obvious parallels, the crucial role of philosophy,... -
Adventist Education and Its Eschatological Dimension in the Writings of Ellen White Kindergarten-Lifelong"Seventh-day Adventists have historically placed a high value on the Bible and its multifaceted truth, which has been illuminated and supported by the writings of Ellen G. White." -
Adventist Education and Its Evangelizing Mission - Threats or Opportunities? Kindergarten-Grade 12Considering that Adventist schools, which are maintained and run by the Church, are especially aimed at children from Adventist homes, we wonder whether the current high number of children and youth from non-Adventist homes poses a threat, a risk to the maintenance... -
Adventist Education and the Challenge of Postmodernism Tertiary-Lifelong"Will postmodernism become the dominant global ideology of the 21st century or will it turn out to be a passing cultural phase which will self-destruct due to its internal contradictions? Will postmodernism evolve as modernism did as it moved from the... -
Adventist Education and the Challenge of Postmodernism Kindergarten-LifelongThis article situates postmodernism in the context of Western cultural periods, sketches the main ideas advanced by its leading proponents, reviews the impact of postmodernism on certain aspects of contemporary culture, and assesses some of the challenges... -
Adventist Pedagogical Model TertiaryPrinciples of education according to the Education Department of the South American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. -
Adventists and Human Dignity Tertiary-LifelongWhy do Adventists believe in human dignity? John Graz discusses the role of the Adventist church in human rights and addresses the question by looking at human dignity throughout the Bible. He encourages Adventist schools at all levels to promote as core values... -
Adventists' Attitude Towards Public and Civic Activities Grade 10-LifelongIt is not the purpose of this compilation to solve anyone's problem. Each Adventist must decide for himself after personal consideration of the problem in the light of his own study and of the instruction emanating from the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy....... -
Aims and Objectives of Seventh-day Adventist Education Grade 1-LifelongEvery educational center must have concrete goals and defined objectives that mark the path to follow, in order to educate children and youth according to the philosophy of Adventist education. -
Aims of education in the writings of Ellen White Kindergarten-LifelongProblem: Ellen White's educational philosophy and its application to the aims of education have not been systematically or thoroughly addressed within the parameters and demands of a graduate thesis. The present dissertation explores the aims of education,... -
ALL Thy Children Shall Be Taught of the Lord Kindergarten-LifelongIn this feature article in the 1995 General Conference issue of JAE, George Akers reaffirms the Seventh-day Adventist commitment to educating all children. Our children deserve to be in an environment in which they have redemptive discipline, spiritual modeling,... -
An Adventist Approach to Cognitive Science Kindergarten-TertiaryCognitive science, the study of the mind, brain, and thinking, is the basis for evidence-based teaching practices. However, popularization of cognitive science can sometimes introduce ideas that hamper student learning and undermine Adventist educational philosophy.... -
Being Transformed - Why Adventist Education Exists Tertiary-LifelongTed Wilson gives an overview of the purpose, mission and unique qualities of Adventist Education. -
Breathing, Bag Boys and Bottom-Line Essentials Preschool-TertiaryThis TEACH Journal article seeks to help define the unique essence of Adventist Education. "Some say that the special character of Adventist education is 'the lifestyle and practices of the Seventh-day Adventist Church as expressed in your school'.... -
Building Resilient Christians - A Goal of Adventist Education Kindergarten-Lifelong"Our schools need to focus on building Christians who are able to deal with difficult situations without losing their faith. We need to find out how to better educate our students so that they will become good Christians and useful citizens, and remain... -
Christian Education Bible Study Video with Study Guide Kindergarten-Grade 12Dr. Brown explores what the Bible teaches about education for the Christian through life. The Bible study is available in video format, including two introductions - one for the church member, and another for the general public or new believers. Bible study... -
Christian Schools - A World of Difference Kindergarten-Grade 12Christian education is distinctly different from other approaches to education. But knowing what that distinctiveness is and acting consistently on it is vital for Christian schools to be authentic and to justify their existence. This TEACH journal article... -
Constructivist Classrooms - Do They Belong in Adventist Schools? Tertiary-LifelongThis article explains why Adventist teachers should carefully consider their assumptions about the Constructivist approach to teaching. It evaluates the pros and cons of constructivism and examines the nature of truth and looks at the teaching methodologies... -
Counsels on Education Tertiary-LifelongThis book is a collection of articles relating to the educational program conducted by Seventh-day Adventists, first printed in the nine volumes of Ellen White's 'Testimonies for the Church'. This volume, together with 3 others: Education, Counsels to Parents,... -
Counsels to Parents, Teachers and Students Tertiary-LifelongThis book brings together specific and detailed instruction Ellen White wrote to the early Adventist educators on the principles and methods of presenting an education that is balanced, Christ-centered and service-oriented. The responsibilities and duties... -
Do Sports Have a Place in Adventist Schools? Grade 1-LifelongThe issue of sports in Adventist schools has received considerable attention recently. Because many of our academies and schools are engaged in interscholastic athletic competition, the General Conference has appointed a committee to investigate the role of... -
Doctrinal Development, Authority and Ellen G. White Grade 8-Lifelong"Satan's final deception will be to make the testimonies of the Spirit of God of no effect. Without prophecy the people will be dissipated' (Prov. 29:18). Satan will work skillfully in different ways and by different instruments to disturb the confidence... -
Education Grade 12-LifelongDiscover the essential element to true education - the harmonious development of the three essential human characteristics: physical, mental, and spiritual - in this blueprint for Adventist education. Author White clearly reveals that Love the basis... -
Education and Evangelization - One and the Same Mission Grade 7-LifelongBasically, our denominational history is shaped by an almost inseparable mixture of evangelical mission coupled with our educational mission. -
Education for What? An Essential Question Amidst the COVID-19 Crisis from an American Perspective Kindergarten-Tertiary"Of all the important questions demanding answers, there is one question that demands constant engagement. To what ends are we educating our students? This question is not only central for primary and secondary Christian schools, but for Christian... -
Education for What? An Essential Question Amidst the COVID-19 Crisis from an American Perspective Kindergarten-Tertiary"Of all the important questions demanding answers, there is one question that demands constant engagement. To what ends are we educating our students?" -
Eine Grundsatzerklarung zur Erziehungsphilosophie Preschool-LifelongThe Philosophy of Seventh-day Adventist Education statement serves as a guideline for Adventist educational institutions world-wide. This includes sections entitled: Premises; Rationale; Aims and Mission; Agencies of Education (home, local and world church,... -
Ellen White and Literature Grade 9-LifelongFirst of all, it seems to me that no student in an Adventist school should be forced to choose between what he sincerely believes the writings of Ellen G. White teach regarding literature and the requirements of his literature course, and be labeled a fanatic... -
Engaging Head, Hand, and Heart: Lessons from a Caribbean Social-work Degree Program TertiaryThe Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) approach seems to go well with the wholistic orientation of Adventist education. Recognizing this, the author asked: “Can CRT be used to achieve the wholistic development of tertiary students, as conceptualized... -
Essential Elements in the Philosophy of Adventist Education Kindergarten-Tertiary"What makes Seventh-day Adventist education distinctive? While there are many distinguishing features, these merge into a single defining construct—the philosophy of Adventist education." -
Faith - A Comparison of Humanistic and Biblical Definitions in Relation to Christian Education Tertiary-LifelongGod is calling Seventh-day Adventists to think biblically rather than humanistically. God is looking not only for conversions of the heart, but also conversions of the mind. He would like us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2). This... -
For Rich Dividends - Invest in Adventist Education Kindergarten-LifelongThis article from the JAE special 1985 General Conference issue posits that investing in Christian education will pay great dividends. Christian education should not become overly interested in or concerned about fads in the secular educational world. The... -
Four Reasons for the Incorporation of Christian Worldview Subjects into the Curriculum at the Corporación Universitaria Adventista in Colombia TertiaryIt is common to hear in conversations in university circles expressions that dismiss worldview subjects and consider them as "filler subjects". On the other hand, there are the academic peers, who look with surprise at this set of subjects. For this... -
Fundamentals of Christian Education Tertiary-LifelongThis book is a collection of articles written by Ellen White on the topic of education during the formation of the Adventist education system. Free full-text downloads include: audio,... -
Getting to the Core - Redesigning the General Education Curriculum Tertiary-LifelongThis article outlines the need for, the benefits of, a description of, and the process for developing a coherent general education curriculum at the undergraduate level in Adventist colleges. It also suggests the aims of a restructured core curriculum, an... -
Goals of the Undergraduate Experience: A Christian Perspective TertiaryChristian educators must reexamine the goals of the undergraduate experience to accomplish the harmonious development of the physical, mental, and spiritual powers. To help students achieve this, educators must show them how to process information, demonstrate... -
Hebrew Thought - Its Implications for Adventist Education Tertiary-LifelongRegalado looks at the the implications the Hebrews, with their wholistic outlook, their concrete and dynamic thinking, and their concept of group or community, may have for Adventist education. This paper was presented at the 27th Institute of Christian Teaching. -
Holistic Student Development in a University Residence Hall - Adventist Philosophy and Goals Tertiary-LifelongStammler outlines an extensive thought process that needs to be gone through in order to arrive at a meaningful and helpful educational encounter with students in a university residence hall. The kind of facilities, the availability of resources, the qualifications... -
How the Blueprint for Agriculture in Adventist Education Can Be Relevant in the 21st Century Kindergarten-Tertiary“Seventh-day Adventists have established a worldwide, robust, and wholistic educational system following the principles (also known as the ‘blueprint’) expressed by church co-founder and visionary Ellen G. White. To remain relevant in the... -
Importance and Effectiveness of the Adventist Educational Philosophy in Chile Tertiary-LifelongThe study sought to know the importance assigned by eighth grade students and their tutors to fundamental aspects of the philosophy of education that should be practiced in 37 of the 40 Adventist schools in Chile. At the same time, it was observed how much... -
Importance and Effectiveness of the Adventist Educational Philosophy in Chile - Second Report Grade 1-TertiaryThis second report of the research on the importance and effectiveness of the educational philosophy in Chile showed that mothers are more committed to the various objectives of Adventist education. Students and parents are aligned with respect to these objectives,... -
JAE Editorial: Back to the Real Basics Kindergarten-LifelongIn this editorial, Humberto Rasi emphasizes the importance of a core message in Adventist education. We must focus on what makes our education uniquely Adventist. Articles in this issue include: Teachervision:... -
JAE Editorial: Excellence, a Hallmark of Christian Education Kindergarten-LifelongWhat are the hallmarks of Christian education? The author examines the unique aspects of Adventist Christian education that empower students, change their lives, and also change the world. Articles included in this issue: Benchmarks:... -
JAE Editorial: Is the Dream Still Alive? Kindergarten-LifelongReflecting on the dream to educate Adventist youth to proclaim the three-angels message, the author comments on the role of the Valuegenesis studies in helping educators assess what is happening is schools, churches, and homes. Also in this issue: -
JAE Editorial: Passing on the Torch Kindergarten-LifelongHighlighted in this special 1995 General Conference Session souvenir issue of JAE are the four themes selected as important in the next five years. 1) Strengthen the religious dimension in Adventist education at all levels. 2) Foster the professional development... -
JAE Editorial: September 11, 2001--Three Affirmations Kindergarten-LifelongJohn M. Fowler ponders the events of September 11, 2001, and arrives at three truths: God is not responsible for evil; Satan is responsible for evil; and, Christians have a duty to perform in the presence of evil. Amidst all that is wrong in this world, we... -
JAE Editorial: What If...? Kindergarten-LifelongWhat if there were no church schools? No Christian education? Calvin Rock poses that if there were no church schools, Adventism, as we know it, would cease to exist. He also poses the opposing questions, What if all pastors, administrators, teachers, parents,... -
JAE Editorial: Building Up The Culture Kindergarten-LifelongMembers of the Adventist church cherish the unique identity of the Adventist movement. Adventists are increasingly adopting nontraditional lifestyles. Teachers advocate openness and trivialize values. Instead the Christian teacher should strengthen the principles... -
JAE Editorial: Confessing God as Creator Kindergarten-LifelongJohn M. Fowler shares insights on why continual contemplation of the creation story in Genesis 1 is so important to Christian education. Articles included in this issue: Still Teaching After Two Millennia:... -
JAE Editorial: Finding Our Stride Tertiary-LifelongAndreasen discusses the strength of Adventist colleges and universities in that these serve a church with a fundamental commitment to education. Becoming a Seventh-day Adventist implies education. He raises issues such as too many campuses, too few resources,... -
JAE Editorial: Global Vision for a Global Mission Kindergarten-LifelongThis editorial identifies current challenges to Adventist education. Griffiths states that impending changes in society will lead to a necessary re-evaluation of Adventist mission, methods, and goals of education. This is the final editorial by Victor S Griffiths,... -
JAE Editorial: Is Adventist Education Worth It? Kindergarten-Lifelong"Should this vision of mission be lost, there would be no reason for our schools to exist," states Garland Dulan in this thought provoking editorial on the characteristics of "Redemption Oriented Schools of Excellence" or ROSE. Dulan provides... -
JAE Editorial: Legacy of Hope Kindergarten-LifelongCulture and other social factors have affected the life, character, and behavior of areas of the Seventh-day Adventist church. The educational system shares a responsibility to sensitize and stimulate the current generation of youth to the fundamental spiritual... -
JAE Editorial: Managing for Eternity Kindergarten-LifelongVictor Griffiths lists the ways that doctrines affirm the believer. These same objectives can be made a distinctive part of the global purpose of the Christian educator to prevent secular drift. In the year of the SDA teacher, the distinctiveness of true Christian... -
JAE Editorial: Reasons Why We Should Cease and Desist From Interschool Sports Grade 7-Grade 12George Akers discusses reasons why inter-school sports is unacceptable: it goes against the inspired counsels; it imitates the secular schools; instead of traditional work/witness/service mission of SDA education it reorganizes the schools around the play;... -
JAE Editorial: Strength Through Unity Tertiary-LifelongTrust and unity within each and among institutions, a shared task based on respect for each other and Christ reflected in the lives of each teacher and administrator should inspire students to enter the field of education. Articles in this issue include: -
JAE Editorial: The Deeper Magic Kindergarten-LifelongJim Roy compares William Glasser's Choice Theory to Scripture and Ellen White's writings concerning the principles and resulting practices of Adventist education. Articles in this themed issue include: The... -
JAE Editorial: What Should an Educated Person Know? Kindergarten-LifelongWhat makes for an educated person? Reviewing recent Harvard curriculum changes oriented toward active learning and real-life applications, and the foundations of Adventist education, editor Rumble, reminds readers of the focus on whole-person preparation for... -
Life-Skills Workshop - Prepare Students for the 'Real World' TertiaryHow can colleges prepare students for the 'real world'? Every month, juniors and seniors at Walla Walla College (WWC) can attend workshops designed to offer them practical skills such as balancing a checkbook, purchasing a home, and maintaining a strong spiritual... -
Making Seventh-day Adventist Schools Distinctive Grade 1-LifelongThis teacher orientation workshop was developed by the South Pacific Division to assist Adventist schools to become truly Seventh-day Adventist. Based on Dr Don Roy's 'Towards Wholeness' proposal for the ideal Adventist education, this document includes participant... -
Mission and Identity of Seventh-day Adventist Schools Kindergarten-LifelongEach leader and worker within the Seventh-day Adventist Church's school system must be aware and understand the mission of the church, keeping it at the center of all their plans and activities. Kibuuka emphasizes that while time and challenging circumstances... -
Music and Emotions Grade 5-LifelongDr. Howard Hanson, director of the University of Rochester School of Music, said that "music can be calm or vigorous, ennobling or vulgar, philosophical or orgy. It has power for evil as well as for good." How interesting to note that music can have... -
Musical Philosophy 0-2 years-LifelongThis webpage provides a theoretical background and guidelines that form the Seventh-day Adventist Philosophy of Music. -
New Agers Invade the Classroom Kindergarten-Grade 12Verlie Ward and Gerry Colvin examine the influence of New Age philosophy on Christian education. They present a brief overview of the New Age Movement is presented, along with suggestions on how to detect New Age influences in the classroom. Ward and Colvin... -
On Interdisciplinary Learning Grade 7-TertiaryConsidering the great literary masters, Heslop notes that "each author has his or her own background discipline and approach, but has an empathy for other disciplines." He encourages the extension of this to the school environment. His hope is for... -
Peril and Promise - Teaching Philosophy in an Adventist Context TertiaryRice examines limitations and rewards of the study of philosophy as he provides a rationale for including philosophy classes in Seventh-day Adventist educational curriculums. Philosophy, in spite of some limitations, can help students gain a better understanding... -
Philosophy - The Most Useful of all Subjects Tertiary-LifelongThe author describes three main philosophic categories: metaphysics, epistemology and axiology. He also goes on to show their relationship to teaching and living. -
Philosophy and Education - An Introduction in Christian Perspective Tertiary-LifelongGeorge Knight examines the nature of philosophy and education, philosophic issues in education, traditional and modern philosophies and education, the postmodern impulse, contemporary theories of education, analytic philosophy, the necessity of building a... -
Political Systems: How They Affect Adventist Education Kindergarten-Grade 12Gene Hsu explores the possibility of establishing a correlation between the work of Adventist education and the political systems in which Adventist schools function. The term political systems is defined, along with discussion of various political... -
Postmodern Religious Educational Philosophy - An Oxymoron? TertiaryIs a religious educational philosophy relevant or even viable in the postmodern world? Or is a postmodern religious educational philosophy an oxymoron? An incongruous contradiction of terms? These are the fundamental questions discussed in a paper presented... -
Postmodern Religious Educational Philosophy an Oxymoron? Tertiary-LifelongTaylor looks to answer the following questions: "Is a religious educational philosophy relevant or even viable in the postmodern world? Or is a postmodern religious educational philosophy an oxymoron? An incongruous contradiction of terms?" This... -
Postmodern Thought and Adventist Education Tertiary-LifelongOliver asks the question: What is postmodernism and what role does it play in Adventist education? This paper was presented at the 24th Institute of Christian Teaching. -
Preparing Leaders for Eternity Tertiary-LifelongCanadian University College President Ganson addresses three essential goals of Seventh-day Adventist education: prepare people for the kingdom; train workers for the church; prepare an educated laity to serve the world. He emphasizes that Adventist colleges... -
Project Affirmation - Building Consensus, Planning for Success Grade 7-LifelongThis article details the beginnings, goals, groups, activities and recommendations of Project Affirmation. It includes the process that was followed and explains the Risk and Promise reports and various initiatives and resources that resulted. -
Proper Education Tertiary-LifelongGeorge Akers presents a historical analysis of the educational climate at the time Ellen White wrote her well known essay Proper Education. He gives perspective to her use of sources and her special gift of interpretation. Akers also addresses two challenges... -
Recapturing a Sense of Community Tertiary-LifelongThis article from the JAE special higher education issue deals with the loss of community of English scholars resulting from specialization. Specialization has walled teachers in from the academic community in general, and from one another within departments.... -
Reclaiming the Vision of Adventist Education Tertiary-LifelongThe author presents a range of problems in American higher education in general, relating to a lack of community and mission, and presents recommendations from the Carnegie Foundations' study on higher education to alleviate these and other problems. He suggests... -
Redemptive Education Part I: A Philosophic Foundation Preschool-LifelongThis article describes the importance and basic shape of philosophy, examines the foundational philosophic categories from a biblical perspective, and indicates the importance of the biblical worldview in shaping an Adventist approach to education. Parts II... -
Redemptive Education Part II: Implications of Philosophy for Adventist Education Kindergarten-LifelongThis considers the implications of the philosophy of Adventist education for educational practice, especially in regard to the needs of the student, the function of the teacher, and the aims of Adventist education. Parts 1 and 3 complete the series: -
Redemptive Education Part III: Implications of Philosophy of Adventist Education (continued) Preschool-LifelongConsider the philosophic implications for the curriculum along with its impact on teaching methodologies and the social function of the Adventist school. Parts I and II complete the series: Part... -
Rekindling Commitment and Loyalty Within Adventist Higher Education Tertiary-LifelongThis article calls for a renewed vision for Adventist higher education and presents reasons to be optimistic in light of the growing debate about its commitment and loyalty to the church. It also calls for a renewal within Adventist academe. -
Revisioning Adventist Education Kindergarten-TertiaryEducation superintendent of Mid-America Union Conference asks the question, if 70% of SDA children are not in SDA schools, how can we begin to revision Adventist Education to have a broader focus? -
Service, Not Fame - Reaching Out Through Community Service Tertiary-LifelongThis article shares the Community Service experiences, activities and the effects on the staff and students at Kingsway College in Ontario, Canada. It also shows how the staff works together with the students to translate book learning into faith action. -
Shaping Curriculum in an Adventist College TertiaryThe Adventist system of higher education is a response to the secularism and naturalism that dominates the disciplines. It aims to enhance liberal studies by endowing them with eternal and temporal significance. The curriculum, materials, methods and faculty... -
Should Adventist Colleges Require Religion Classes? TertiaryThis article argues that the aim of a Christian institution is to uphold its goals to be more than a pursual of a certain course of study, but to harmoniously develop the physical, mental, and spiritual powers. Some goals for Bible classes shared in this article... -
Student Needs Survey - A comparison of student responses Grade 3-Grade 8This research explores the connection between the Adventist education philosophy and William Glasser's choice theory. The Student Needs Survey (SNS) was administered to 350 students in third through eighth grades comprising three groups: those attending Adventist... -
Tatian and Basil - Differing Views Regarding the Pagan Educational System of Antiquity Grade 6-Tertiary"Tatian believed Christians should not take part in pagan education. Basil believed that Christians could benefit spiritually from this education if they experienced it selectively and wisely. It is concluded that Basil’s view is the wiser... -
Teaching Ethics Tertiary-LifelongThis article from the JAE special higher education issue addresses why teaching ethics is important and how it should be done. Religion and morality have been separated from the realities of life. Ethical dimensions should be integrated within the context... -
Teaching in the Shadow of Galileo - Academic Freedom on Seventh-day Adventist Campuses Kindergarten-LifelongGreenleaf looks at the history of academic freedom in America and also in the Adventist church. The areas of science and academic freedom in Adventist schools are reviewed with observations about academic freedom within Seventh-day Adventist education. He... -
Teaching Science as a Christian: Faith, Evidence, Interpretation, Humility Grade 1-LifelongTeaching science in elementary through higher education presents many challenges for the Christian teacher. In this article, James Hayward discusses four approaches to teaching science as a Christian: affirmation of faith, presentation of evidence; discussion... -
Teaching Truth - A Biblical Paradigm Tertiary-LifelongThis paper highlights the significance of truth for the Christian worldview, analyzes the inadequacy of representative secular criteria for truth, identifies a Christian response to the truth search, explores various truth issues, examines the dilemma of error... -
Team Sports in Adventist Education - Another Look Grade 1-TertiaryMiller discusses how "positive educational outcomes can be derived through participation in team sport activities." He notes that the "problems associated with the delivery of our team sports programs merely serves as an impetus to explore how... -
The Adventist Concept of Work Education - its Implementation at Hiroshima Adventist Academy, Japan Grade 9-LifelongUyeda looks at the Adventist concept of work education. The study focusses on how that concept has been implemented at Hiroshima Adventist Academy in Japan. This paper was presented at the 33rd Institute of Christian Teaching. -
The Bible and Media Literacy Tertiary-LifelongSteyn looks at teaching media literacy and how that relates to the Seventh-day Adventist philosophy of education. The goal is not to make a list of do's and don'ts in regards to what people should watch. -
The Bible and Pedagogy Tertiary-LifelongLuxton "seeks to identify and explore some of the pedagogical principles practiced in the Bible. To limit the extent of the discussion, the four “ideals” of pedagogy identified by the National Research Council were used as a framework for... -
The Bible and the Philosophy of Science Tertiary-LifelongBaldwin identifies and assesses five elements either related to or implications of a Christian philosophy of science which seem to be implied in a key line by the first angel urging us to "worship Him who made the heavens and the earth, and sea, and the... -
The Biblical Worldview and Its Predictive Element as a Guiding Reference Point for Pedagogical Reflection TertiaryThis paper reflects on the current situation of thought that attempts to guide educational processes, and on the possibility of the biblical worldview to become the provider of assumptions and rationality to guide pedagogical reflection in a context in which... -
The Challenge of Spirituality Assessment Kindergarten-Tertiary"The spiritual life of the Adventist school is important to the church. It is of vital concern to the board, administrator, faculty and staff. Spirituality is rooted in the Adventist philosophy of education as an essential element of what schools should... -
The Christ-Centered, Character-Driven School Kindergarten-Grade 12By default, much of the responsibility for teaching values, morals, and ethics has been passed on to schools. Schools, therefore, must become more intentional in teaching and nurturing moral development. This article addresses how schools, along with home... -
The Christian Philosophy of Education Kindergarten-LifelongWhat is a Christian education? This excerpt from Handbook of Christian Education shares an evangelical perspective similar to the Adventist philosophy of education. This article defines... -
The Christian School - A Community of Grace Kindergarten-Grade 12Keynote presentation by Dr Don Roy, Associate Director, ASA Curriculum, at the 2002 Sydney Christian Education Conference, October 14, 2002. Roy shares what it takes to develop a faith-oriented learning community and notes that whatever steps taken to help... -
The Education of Jesus - A Model for Our Times Kindergarten-TertiaryThe Holy Scriptures do not give us much information about the education and childhood of Jesus Christ. However, the little data that the Gospels provide us with and the help of archaeological discoveries are sufficient to recreate how the instruction of the... -
The Future of SDA Higher Education - A North American College President's Perspective Tertiary-LifelongAdventist higher education has grown in the past 100 years, but the question is whether it has much of a future. These concerns reflect the current decline in enrollment and therefore loss in operating revenue. Finances are the reason why students attend state... -
The Image of God and Educational Philosophy: A Bible Construct? Tertiary-LifelongAn educational philosophy that centers on restoring the image of God in humanity, will not only be redemptive in the general sense, it will find ways to bring Christ into every aspect of the life. The various courses of education will either point to the true... -
The Library: A Window of Opportunity Kindergarten-LifelongHow does the school library contribute to the mission of the school and open windows to a world of ideas, culture, dreams, and faith? Annette Melgosa shows how the library supports the philosophy of Adventist education. -
The Mission School - Catalyst or Catastrophe? Kindergarten-Grade 12John Fowler shares the challenges and benefits of establishing mission schools in India. He also discusses the philosophy, ecclesiology, and missiology of establishing a Seventh-day Adventist presence in every town. -
The Place of the Bible in Education Kindergarten-LifelongIn this 1903 book, Jones "outlines according to the Bible what exactly Christian education looks like. He also explores the true meaning of the separation between church and state and how Christian education does not fall under such discrimination." -
The Quest For Integrity - Facing the Key Challenge of Postmodernism Kindergarten-LifelongBruinsma discusses four implications of postmodern thinking on Adventist campuses: truth is relational; spirituality is in, institutional loyalty is out; consistent stewardship is important; as is integrity. He concludes, "Young postmoderns will grow... -
The Revolutions We Need to Have Kindergarten-Grade 12"An edited version of Bryan Cowling’s Opening Address to the National Christian Schools Policy Forum in Canberra on 24 May, 2010." Cowling believes that, "from a Christian educator’s perspective, there are at least eight areas... -
The Role of the Holy Spirit in Adventist Education Kindergarten-TertiaryThis 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation considers the work of the Holy Spirit in the school system ordained (set apart for a holy purpose) by God. The presentation focuses on the role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Adventist educators and how they... -
Ties That Should Bind our Academies and Colleges: Cooperation and Collaboration Tertiary-LifelongThis article lists a dozen examples and benefits of how colleges and academies achieve true collaboration through teamwork. -
To Educate the Imagination Tertiary-LifelongJustification for fine arts education for college students. Primary value of the arts to technical majors is to foster change and growth, which furthers the primary goal of Adventist education. The arts change people by enlarging their sympathies, promoting... -
Toward Gender-Inclusiveness in Adventist Education Kindergarten-LifelongThis article appeals for Adventist education to be gender-inclusive. This includes strategies, teaching materials, teaching practices, vocational awareness, and role modles. Adventist schools, committed to educating the whole person, must not follow modern... -
Towards Wholeness - the Special Character of Adventist Education Kindergarten-LifelongAn insightful three-part document explaining the distinctiveness of Seventh-day Adventist education and its various aspects. Subsection titles include: What do we mean by 'special character'? Why is a statement of special character necessary? For whom is this... -
True Education Tertiary-LifelongA contemporary and condensed version of Ellen White's landmark book, Education, outlining principles of true education based on Seventh-day Adventist Christian principles and values. It is easy to read, and maintains the original version's message and style,... -
What Is Philosophy? Grade 10-LifelongPhilosophy is a term derived from two Greek words, "philos" and "ophia", meaning "love of wisdom". This classical definition makes philosophy a never-ending tension, a never-ending search for the true knowledge of reality. -
What Matters Most Kindergarten-Grade 12A retired principal promotes simplicity in teaching. His list of five "musts" for teachers shows his belief that students should be actively led by their teacher, not encouraged to be independent learners as is the trend in some schools. Leo's book... -
Why Have Adventist Education? Preschool-LifelongGeorge Knight proposes six reasons for Adventist education in the early 21st century: it introduces the student to the Bible as a framework for thinking and evaluating; it introduces young people to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior; at its best, it leads students... -
Why the Study of Religion Belongs in Adventist Graduate Programs TertiaryThis article calls for a change to make religion courses a requirement for graduate students in Adventist schools. Currently many graduate programs do not require religion credits. In Loma Linda University, a proposal passed that requires graduate students... -
Worldviews Make a World of Difference Grade 9-Lifelong"It’s crucial that Adventist educators clearly recognize that though all worldviews ask the same underlying questions, they are worlds apart in their answers. It’s important to help your students embrace the ultimate Answer: Jesus Christ...