A Christian education is simply amazing! Our subjects are taught by faculty who allow their faith to influence everything they present. Each subject is brought under the Lordship of Jesus Christ, every thought taken captive, and each false stronghold taken down. Behind each subject taught is a Christian worldview that brings with it foundational truths which guides the learning.
We teach from a belief that history is linear; there was a clear beginning and there will be a decisive end. It is a story of man’s perfect creation, sinful fall, sacrificial redemption and eventual perfection in Christ–all this done according to God’s design and purpose. It is the story of God’s relationship with His creation and His providential hand weaving the tapestry of time to reveal His final vision.
We teach from a belief that science is an exploration of a universe that was purposefully designed by our Creator. Our hope does not come from nature. Our hope comes from our God, the Maker of heaven and earth! We pursue science, not because it holds all the answers but because it reveals the fingerprint of our God. It is within that pursuit that we come to fully understand the privilege and responsibility given to us as caretakers of His creation.
We teach from a belief that math is discovered, not invented. Held within the order of creation are the mathematical truths upon which we build our systems. These systems of mathematics work, not because of some law we created, but because they fit the design of our Creator. Math is the discovery of the orderly truths our Lord has used to create. A greater understanding of mathematics, therefore, leads to a deeper understanding of the creative mind of God.
We teach from a belief that language arts reveal that all truth is God’s truth and essential for people of the Word. Reading the great literary works, while enjoyable for their content, allows us to see beyond the story to the worldview of the author. This process of critical expository reading helps hone the skills needed to deepen our understanding of God’s Word. We serve a God who chose to reveal himself, at least in part, through the written word and a Lord who chose to teach the truths of the kingdom through story. Language arts then becomes more than just a tool for expression of feelings or philosophies; it equips us to more fully connect with our Savior and gives us the opportunity to share His love and truth with the world around us.
Christian Education is simply amazing because it centers student’s learning precisely where they need to be focused. In a world that is having increasing difficulty finding the truth, Christian Education points our students, in every subject, directly to The Truth. Amazing!
I praise God for you and FRCS. I pray for you every day – Our God has great things planned!