teaching with a biblical worldview what is a biblical worldview?
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ObjectivesIdentify the basic components of other world-views and contrast with biblical worldview.Review curriculum resources related to developing a biblical worldview.Review curriculum resources related to integrating a biblical worldview into the academic subjects.Determine specific professional goals for implementing biblical worldview into the learning center instruction and services.
Worldview DefinitionsThings we focus on that determine how we interpret lifeA vision for and of life (values, significance, guidance)A person’s mental concept of the “big picture of reality” as shaped by one’s assumptions about God, creation, mankind, moral order, purpose
Where does a worldview come from?
O u r exp erien ces(cu ltu re , fam ily, p eers )
A u th orita tive Texts S e lf-in te res tS e lf-ju s tifica tion
S ou rceso f
W orld view
Questions that Frame a Worldview
What is real?What is the universe like?What is humanity?What is of value?What is good?What is beauty?What is true?What is our purpose?
Greek vs HebrewLife is sacred & secularMother Earth / Nature as god “Man is the measure of all things”
“Know thyself”Manual labor is vulgar
Education is for knowledge
Life is sacredGod is creator and is separate from creationTruth is determined by God; God’s Word is the measure of all things“Know God”Trades are honored; all rabbis learned a tradeEducation is for wisdom and character-building
Basic WorldviewsCyclical view of history: it repeats itself. History is something to escape not change (Hinduism)Linear/non-progressive: world will always be the sameLinear/progressive/secular: the world is evolving and improving by natural selection and human effortLinear/progressive/biblical: God is working in history to restore his original purposes
Basic Worldviews
A th e ism : N o G odE veryth in g is
ran d om c h an ce ;life h as n o m ean in g
M on oth e ism : O n e G odG od = C rea to r & S overe ig n
M an h as free w illG od rew ard s th ose th a t seek H im
P an th e ism : G od is in a llM an an d c rea tion is
evo lvin g in to h ig h leve lso f b e in g
W orld view sre la tin g to G od
an d p u rp ose
World Religions and Worldviews
Atheism Monotheism
Pantheism
Evolution Humanism
IslamJudaism
Christianity
HinduismBuddhismNew Age
The Heart of a Christian Worldview
CreationGen 1-2
The FallGen 3-Rev
20
RedemptionGen 3- Rev 20
Reconciliation Rev 21-22
The foundation of a biblical worldview
The Fall of man is real
The world is transformed by
redemption
We are awaiting this
The world as God
intended
Serious consequenc
esof sin
What God has done / is doing to make things
right
God will bring the restoration
of all things
Biblical vs Nonbiblical Worldview
Creation= order, purpose, image of God/value of lifeThe Fall = God’s image in man is marred, he needs a redeemerRedemption = God’s revelation of himself in Christ/scripturesReconciliation is coming from God
Evolution = random chance, survival of the fittestMan is basically good and can earn eternity by acts of goodnessThere are many sources of truth; truth is evolvingMankind is becoming better and better
Influence of Biblical Worldview on Western Society
Representative govtAppeals courtProtection of propertyEducationWealth can be created/earnedCare for the poor
King is under the law; all are equalRequirement of a witness and evidence in courtLaws of warfarePublic healthRespect for the poor
Christian Worldview vs. Modern and Postmodern
Christian Modern Postmodern
Truth Revelation Reason No truth
Biggest Sin
Independence from God Ignorance Intolerance
EthicsMoral
authorityIndividual
choiceGeneral
acceptance
Biblical Worldview Resources
CreationGen 1-2Creation Research InstituteDr. Paul Brand: videos, Fearfully and Wonderfully MadePhilip Johnson: Defeating Darwinism by Opening Minds, Darwin on TrialOf Pandas and People, The Lie
Biblical Worldview Resources
The FallThe 7 Habits of Highly Suppressive People video by Bill Jack (WVA)Genesis 3 through Revelation 20Human history, newspaper to observe how God is replaced by other things and the break down of relationships, order, beauty
Biblical Worldview Resources
RedemptionGen 3 - Rev 20, Bible studyPaul Little: Know Why You Believe, Know What You BelieveJosh McDowell: More Than a Carpenter, Evidence that Demands a Verdict
Biblical Worldview Resources
Reconciliation Rev 21-22
Ministry of ReconciliationTransformations videoChristmas Project video
Integrating a Biblical Worldview into History/Social Studies
Diana Waring’s materialsAmerica’s Godly HeritageGod and GovernmentThe Light and the Glory, From Sea to Shining Sea, Sound Forth the TrumpetUnderstanding the TimesBiographies of ChristiansCitizenship responsibilities
Integrating a Biblical Worldview into English
Literature: beauty/truth, discerning the author’s worldviews
(Christianity and Literature, The Deadliest Monster – Jeff Baldwin) Communication / Logos: writing and speaking with excellence, beauty, truth
(Understanding Writing)
Integrating a Biblical Worldview into Math/Science
Biographies of Christian mathematians and scientistsDr. Brand videos, booksCreation Research Institute resourcesConstant discovery of design and order in the universe
Integrating a Biblical Worldview into the Fine Arts
The study of and the creation of beauty and/or truthGift of Music by Betty CarlsonCornerstone curriculum/artHow Shall We Then Live? (also includes philosophy, science, history)
Integrating a Biblical Worldview into Occupational Education/Other
Total Health / PE, stewardship of own body (eating, exercise, self-care)Ministry/mission statement (7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens)Hidden Art of Homemaking by Edith SchaefferLarry Burkette’s resources on finances and career choice (Career Pathways)
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