SS #111: How to Build an Educational Philosophy (Part 2: What is Education?)
Sep 23, 2022
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The podcast discusses various interesting topics, including the importance of centering education around Christ, the influence of the book 'Angels in the Architecture: A Protestant Vision for Middle Earth' on their interest in the Middle Ages, the exploration of political and social issues in America through the Conservative Minds Book Club, the connection between beauty and holiness, and the purpose of education as repairing brokenness and growing in knowledge and maturity.
Education is Christ-centered and focuses on regaining knowledge of God and loving Him through our actions and in our lives.
Education is a holistic process that encompasses the mind, body, and soul, aiming at growing in wisdom and pursuing truth, goodness, and beauty in Christ.
Deep dives
Education is about regaining to know God and love Him
Education is not child-centered or curriculum-centered, but rather Christ-centered. It is about regaining knowledge of God and loving Him through our actions and in our lives.
Education involves creating a positive learning atmosphere
Education encompasses creating a positive learning atmosphere in our homes, where children are always learning and relating to the world around them. It involves coaching them to rightly relate to different aspects of their environment and forming habits that lead to character development.
Education is an integrated process for the whole person
Education is an integrated process that encompasses the mind, body, and soul. It is not limited to intellectual pursuits but includes the formation of character and the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty. It is a holistic approach that prepares individuals for a life of service to God and others.
Education is about growing in wisdom
Education aims at growing in wisdom, which is ultimately attaining a deeper knowledge and understanding of God. It involves pursuing truth, goodness, and beauty as they are embodied in Christ, leading to the transformation and sanctification of the individual.
Today’s episode is the second in our three-part series designed to help you get started forming an educational philosophy. Whether you have been studying philosophy for years, or you are brand new to classical homeschooling, you are going to LOVE today’s discussion, which centers on the definition of education.
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