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Commitment

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  • R. Ten Elshof

Christian education can progress when there is a true commitment from parents and teachers. This commitment calls for sacrifices too. The article explains the commitment needed from parents and teachers for the progress of Christian schools.

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Man's First Task on Earth

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  • M. C. Vanderspek

Language is a very important aspect of being human. This article explains the place of language in Christian education.

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The Importance of Family Education

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  • C. Vogelaar

Christian education begins at home. This article explains that it is through parenting that seeds of faith are sown, and God uses this education as means to call children to himself. The article explains both the importance of this education and the manner in which parents should carry out this duty.

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Christian Education by Example

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  • Bartel Elshout

Christian education is not only taught but also lived. This article explains that Christian education can be taught by parents and teachers living the Christian life.

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The Far-Reaching Effect of Christian Education

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  • Bartel Elshout

This article examines the biblical mandate to teach our children in the fear of God's Name, and how this can be accomplished with the help of Christian education. The author draws attention to Psalm 78 to help explain that such education has far-reaching effect.

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God’s Truth All truth is God’s, however it comes

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  • R. C. Sproul

This article shows how the antithesis and synthesis should work together to shape Christian education.

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Distinctively Christ’s The church must not give its name to an inferior secular product that claims to be Christian

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  • Neil Benfell

The goal of Christian education is to present a Christian view of life and the world to its students. This article shows the challenges facing the churches and what to do about them to enable Christian schools to remain Christian.

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Christian Education: A Crisis of Our Time

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  • Gavin Beers

Christian education aims at training man both spiritually and morally to serve God. This article traces the biblical basis for this conviction and shows that this was the conviction of our forefathers when they established schools and universities for education. It calls us to regain this conviction for our time.

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Robert Rakes: A Comparison with Earlier Claims to Sunday School Origins

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  • Elmer L. Towns

Was Robert Rakes the pioneer of the so-called Sunday School movement? This article considers the claim often made that Robert Rakes is the father of Christian education who began the modem Sunday school movement in England in 1780. Other rival claims are mentioned and Rakes' practice of education is described.

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In Defence of Developing a Theoretical Christian Mind: A Response to Oliver R. Barclay

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  • Elmer J. Thiessen

Is it possible to develop a uniquely Christian approach to the various academic disciplines? This article responds to the views of Oliver Barclay in order to defend the possibility of Christian education. The article highlights a number of areas of disagreement with Barclay, such as the areas of a biblical mandate for a theoretical Christian mind, personal versus social ethics, and the basis of a Christian mind.

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Why Reformed, Christian Schools?

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  • Russell J. Dykstra

God’s covenant of grace is the basis of Christian education. This article gives five things that should not be the basis of a Christian school. Then it shows how the covenant shapes an understanding of Christian education.

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Humanism Vs. Protestant Reformed Teachers: No R & R (Part 3)

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  • Russell J. Dykstra

The biggest threat facing Christian education is the influence of humanism. Why is it a threat? It is because at the core of humanism is the belief that man is the measure of all things. This article shows that to face this enemy, the Christian teacher has been given faith, Scripture and the covenant as tools.

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Humanism Vs. Protestant Reformed Teachers: No R & R (Part 1)

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  • Russell J. Dykstra

The biggest threat facing Christian education is the influence of humanism. Why is it a threat? At the core of humanism is the belief that man is the measure of all things. Looking at the Humanist Manifesto, this article gives five characteristic of humanism.

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Christian Education, Worldviews, and Postmodernity's Challenge

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  • Bruce A. Little

This article reflects on the call for a distinct Christian education in twentieth-century Western culture of advanced epistemological decay. Particular attention is given to postmodernism's tendency to define meaning and purpose on an individual basis and not as things relate to any universal.

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A Passion for Truth

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  • George Grant

This article focuses on education from a Christian point of view (Christian education), against a generally apathetic culture to learning.

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Teaching

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  • Noel Weeks

What is the role of the teacher in Christian education? This article shows that the role of the teacher comprises explaining, motivating, modelling, and disciplining. It also looks at the challenges faced by the teacher in the Christian school.

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Educational Myths

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  • Doug Van Meter

Christian parents are obliged to make sure that their children get a proper Christian education. This article deals with myths that Christians give to avoid this obligation.

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Christian Education: A Crisis of Our Time – Consequences and Conclusions

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  • Gavin Beers

This article shows how the neglect of Christian education endangers the children of believers, weakens the church, and promotes worldliness.

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Christian Education: A Crisis Of Our Time The Conflict

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  • Gavin Beers

Christian education aims at training man both spiritually and morally to serve God. This article traces the biblical ground for this conviction and shows that this was the practice and conviction of our forefathers when they established schools and universities for education. The article calls us to regain this conviction.

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Diking Identity

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  • Keith Sikkema

This article shows challenges that are facing Reformed Christian schools. It gives a historical overview of the development of the schools, and reflects on the challenges facing Christian education.

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Not Two Kinds

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  • Keith Sikkema

Applying the covenantal antithesis to education has implications for the education of children. This article shows that Christian parents have the obligation to train their children through Christian education.

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Shifting Goal Posts?

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  • Pieter Torenvliet

The instilling of faith language should be the same as that of the mother tongue. From Deuteronomy 6, this article shows that this must be the case in every Christian home. It warns that the illiteracy facing the church may be the result of secular influence within Christian homes, which are supposed to be the arena of Christian education.

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The Protestant Reformed Seminary and the "Good Christian Schools" (3)

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  • Ronald L. Cammenga

During the Reformation, the need for Christian schools was acknowledged. Supporting this historical legacy, this article puts the covenant obligation upon parents to establish such schools. The author also shows how Reformed Christian education can be promoted in a practical way.

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The Protestant Reformed Seminary and the "Good Christian Schools" (2)

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  • Ronald L. Cammenga

During the Reformation, the need for Christian schools was acknowledged. Supporting this historical legacy, this article puts the covenant obligation upon parents to establish such schools. The author also shows how Reformed Christian education can be promoted in a practical way.

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The Protestant Reformed Seminary and the "Good Christian Schools" (1)

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  • Ronald L. Cammenga

During the Reformation, the need for Christian schools was acknowledged. Supporting this historical legacy, this article puts the covenant obligation upon parents to establish such schools. The author also shows how Reformed Christian education can be promoted in a practical way.

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Teacher Training

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  • Russell J. Dykstra

To have Christian schools, one must have Christian teachers. This article highlights the need for an institution to train such teachers for the purpose of Christian education.

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Financing Our Christian Schools (2)

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  • Russell J. Dykstra

This articles shows that Christian schools are necessitated by God's covenant call to parents to raise His children in the truth of His character and works. The responsibility for Christian education lies with parents, and therefore parents are called to contribute to the financing of Christian schools. The article supports this argument with scripture and the history of the Reformation.

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Financing Our Christian Schools (1)

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  • Russell J. Dykstra

This articles shows that Christian schools are necessitated by God's covenant call to parents to raise His children in the truth of His character and works. The responsibility for Christian education lies with parents, and therefore parents are called to contribute to the financing of Christian schools. The article supports this argument with scripture and the history of the Reformation.

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Reformed Christian Education: Repairing the Ruins

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  • Martin Keast

What is the purpose of reformed Christian education, and how should Christian education be carried out?

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The purpose of education

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Christian Education Foundation for Life and Citizenship

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  • Calvin K. Cummings

This article is about the question of truth and Christian education. The antithesis in education is pointed out, and the character of Christian education is also discussed.

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What has Athens to do with Jerusalem?

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  • Frederika G. Oosterhoff

This article is about the purpose of education and the importance of knowledge in education. It also looks at Christian education and non-christian knowledge (secular knowledge).

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Educating Our Children

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  • Wilbur G. Bruinsma

In this article about Christian education, the duties of parents in education are discussed, as well as the difference between the Christian school and the public school (state education).

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What is Christian Education?

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  • Johannes G. Vos

In this article the author discusses why Christian education is needed, mistaken views on Christian education and the essence of Christian education.

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Contrast Community

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  • Derek Stoffels

This article discusses the goal of a Christian school and Christian education as one of obedience, by which the school community's distinction from the world will become evident.

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The Meaning of Education

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  • E. Vanderboom

This article defines the meaning and aim of education, particularly Christian education.

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Martin Luther on Reformed Education

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  • Riemer A. Faber

This article is about the Reformers view of Christian education, especially Martin Luther's view of education. It also discusses the impact the Reformation had on the Christian school.

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Outcomes Based Education: Bane or Blessing?

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  • Norman de Jong

How should we structure Christian education? This article evaluates the Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) method.

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Education and the Free Church

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  • K. Stewart

In this article the author discusses Christian education and State education. He also looks at the importance of excellence in education, and the place of parents in the school. The relation of worldview and education is also discussed.

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Teaching English from a Christian Perspective

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  • Jeff Dykstra

This article is about teaching languages in Christian education.

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The Bible in the School - Perspectives on Teaching and Learning

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  • T. M. P. Vanderven

This article is about using the Word of God in school and Christian education. The importance of teaching about the deeds of God for education is also discussed.

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