307: On the Subject of Education, Should We Agree to Disagree?

On the Subject of Education, Should We Agree to Disagree?

Is the Battle for Christian Education Over?

We express our faith in someone when we go to them for accreditation and approval. Are the demands for controls and accreditation a first step towards creating a single and humanistic culture?

In Part 4 of this concluding Out of the Question Podcast episode on Education and Dominion, Cathey Brown outlines an educational plan that can not only be useful for home educators for a grammar school through high school and beyond approach, but also for anyone who came to faith later in life and wishes to solidify a biblical world and life view.

In this third installment of four parts, the discussion of classical education turned to the subject of curriculum: its components (both stated and unstated), and how to examine curriculum options in light of a biblical world and life view.

In Part 2 of our discussion with Cathey Brown, we delve into classical schools and how to determine if the mission of a particular school is God-honoring.

In this episode of the Out of the Question Podcast we address: “What makes an education classical?” and “Is it a good fit for believers in their pursuit to further the Kingdom of God and take dominion in Jesus’ name?” Cathey Brown helps us answer these questions in this first of a four-part series.

Part 1/4 serves as a general introduction while demonstrating the relevancy for all, regardless of where one is in the educational journey.

Summary

• The general public and Christians view classical education as a traditional and academically rigorous approach, but many may not fully understand what it entails.
• The hosts emphasize the importance of parents being involved in their children’s education and having a clear goal in homeschooling.
• They explore the relationship between education, religion, and one’s ultimate concerns, highlighting the need for a biblical foundation.
• The episode also addresses concerns about neutrality in education, the role of worldview in curriculum choices, and the need to evaluate materials based on biblical standards.

Compulsion is a mark of tyranny and compulsory education laws along with state-approved/mandated textbooks play a significant role in the effort to undermine and destroy biblical faith.