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A CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
By John E. Russell

CHAPTER III

STUDENT OBJECTIVES


Spiritual

The student will
1. Accept Christ as Saviour and Lord.
2. Receive the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, walk in the Spirit, and exercise the gifts of the Spirit as He leads.
3. Study the Bible as God's inspired Word and develop attitudes of love and respect for it.
4. Learn the basic doctrines of the Bible.
5. Discover, love and perform the will of God as a lifestyle.
6. Discover his/her identity in Christ.
7. Gain an understanding of his/her place in the Church and its worldwide task of evangelizing and discipling and become involved in his /her calling.
8. Locate himself/herself in his/her particular stage of spiritual development and accelerate his/her development.
9. Develop self-discipline and responsibility based on respect for and submission to God and all other scriptural authority.
10. Develop a Christian world view.
11. Develop decision-making skills.
 

Academic

The student will
1. Gain basic skills in the areas of English, math, social studies, science, wordbuilding, and appropriate electives.
2. Demonstrate communication skills in the areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening.
3. Develop good study habits.
4. Perform independent research.
5. Develop creative, logical and critical thinking within the guidelines of Biblical criteria.
6. Understand and appreciate our Christian and American heritages.
7. Keep up with current affairs and relate them to God's overall plan.
8. Develop an appreciation of the fine arts.
 

Physical

The student will
1. Treat his/her body as the temple of the Holy Spirit.
2. Develop psychomotor skills.
3. Attain and maintain good physical fitness.
4. Learn and practice good health habits, including eating properly, getting enough rest, attaining a balance between work and recreation, avoiding drug abuse.
5. Trust God for physical and mental healing without excluding proper medical help.
6. Accept Biblical attitudes toward material things, using them for the glory of God and to help people.
7. Understand man's role in God's world and faithfully fulfill this stewardship.
 

Social

The student will
1. Treat others with love and respect, since all people are made in the image of God.
2. Become a contributing member of society.
3. Become results oriented.
4. Attain and maintain a positive attitude.
5. Use time efficiently.
6. Develop skills in interpersonal relationships.
7. Develop good attitudes toward marriage and the family and gain the understanding and skills needed to establish a God-honoring home.
8. Honor and obey his/her parents.
9. Communicate truth.
10. Maintain a clear conscience.
11. Educate his/her conscience according to the principles of God's Word.
12. Think, speak and act in Christlike manner.

All objectives come from God. His Word revels His will. Therefore, we turn our attention to a core of Biblical truths.
 

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