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Sunbury
Christian Academy
Philosophy of Education
Sunbury
Christian Academy is founded upon the belief that all truth is from
God and is revealed in the inspired and infallible Word of God.
The Bible states that, “The
fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge and wisdom”
(Proverbs 1:7, 9:10). Therefore,
Christian education must have a reverence for God as its starting
point, and producing students who desire to know and do God’s will
as their goal (Col. 3:11). They
must view life from God’s perspective, not man’s perspective.
“See to it that no one
takes you captive through philosophy and vain deception according to
the tradition of men rather than according to Christ. (Col. 2:8).
God’s inspired and inerrant Word is seen as the final
authority and serves as our guide in the education we provide for our
students. Our vision is
that we will “prepare students to be responsible, well-educated
citizens, who reflect a Biblical world-view, as evidenced by a
lifestyle that honors and glorifies the Lord”.
We
believe that knowing Christ as personal Savior and Lord is imperative
for a life to honor God. Therefore
we believe the spiritual development of our students is crucial for
them to receive an education that honors God.
(Romans 1:8) Since
we do not require all students to come from Christian families, it is
our goal that every student will come to know Jesus Christ as Savior
and Lord and that along with those who already do, will grow in their
love for God and others. Only
as they come to know Him and His purpose for their lives can they be
truly educated and thus glorify the Lord as the Holy Spirit works in
their hearts. (Colossians 2:3, John 16:13)
Since
we hold to a Biblical worldview, Scriptural values and principles
permeate every aspect of SCA. The
education that a student receives is based on God’s Word.
The Bible is central to all spiritual, intellectual, social,
physical and emotional growth. (Proverbs 8:10-11).
Therefore, to provide a quality academic and spiritual program,
Biblical integration, scriptural memorization, chapels, the
application of biblical character qualities and principles, service
opportunities, a solid academic curriculum, and Spirit-filled teachers
are essential. As the teachers reinforce God’s truth, values,
discipline, instruction and the application of those truths to a
strong academic program, the result is both spiritual and academic
excellence that will enable our students to positively impact our
world for Christ, both now and in the future. As the students learn to
base their lives on God’s Word, they will see His purpose for their
lives and want to live in a way that honors Him. Our mission is “to
equip students to honor and serve Christ through an education that
integrates Biblical principles and values with a quality academic
program”.
“ I beseech you, brethren,
by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies as living
sacrifices, holy and acceptable unto the Lord which is your reasonable
service.” Romans 12:2 |
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