Steppingstone 3: A Christian Worldview as a Basis for Curriculum

Worldview Questions for Curriculum Planning:

* Who and where am I?
* What has gone wrong?
* What is remedy?
> Redemption that enables us to work toward restoration.
* What does the future hold?
> Fulfillment in a new heaven and earth.
We can rephrase these question:
* What is Gods intention for the particular are of creation or culture that we will
investigate?
* How has this purpose been distorted by the effects of human disobedience and
sin?
* How does God want us to respond?
* How can we help our students develop a deeper understanding of experience in,
and commitment to a Christian way of life?
The Creation Mandate
* The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge
The percepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart Psalms 19:1-2,8
The Great Commandment
* Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all
youre your mind This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is
like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22:37-39
The Great Commission
* All authority I heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make
disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son
and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded
you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of age Matthew 28:18-20
Some Key Biblically Based Values
* Spiritual: faith, devotion, piety, holiness
* Moral: honesty, integrity, respect for truth, responsibility
* Political/legal: respect for authority, lawfulness, justice, peace, balance of
personal and communal rights and responsibility.
* Economic: responsible stewardship, compassion for the poor and disadvantaged.
* Social: respect for others, cooperation, trusting and unselfish relations, kindness,
trustworthiness, upholding marriage and family as sacred covenants.
* Language/Communication: authenticity, meaningfulness, clarity.
* Analytic/Local: validity, discernment, respect for the life of the mind.
* Aesthetic: creativity, expressiveness, beauty
* Psychological: emotional balance, sensitivity to others, self-control, perseverance,
prudential courage.
* Biological and Physical: respect and thankfulness for life and physical things;
precision in observation, good judgement in interpretation.
 * Mathematical: accuracy, precision, responsible use of numbers and space.
Biblical Values and the Curriculum
* Spiritual Values
* Ethical Values
* Political, Legal, and Economic Values
* Values relating to Social Interaction and Personhood
* Values in Communication and Aesthetics
* Analytic Values
* Biological and Physical Values