Philosophy of Education

This topic examines where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going. How well are we doing what we set out to do, and how will we be doing in the future?

Image by Ann Dixon via Pixabay In a recent email exchange, David Yoder asked, “What would be your response to a student asking about why we as an Anabaptist, largely non-politically involved, sc... Read More

In this article, Edward reviews strengths and concerns with several models of Christian schooling. What other considerations would you add? 1) Church Schools This is when a single church or a collec... Read More

If the purpose of your school is to bring people to Christ, why worry about academics? Matt challenges this view, and calls us to see Christian education as excellent education. This excerpt wa... Read More

Evangelicals have more influence on Anabaptists in the United States than any other Christian group. Because they believe the same as the Anabaptists on issues such as the authority of Scripture, we f... Read More

This essay is a collective effort by seven administrators of conservative Anabaptist schools. This group of administrators believes that our schools are poised to aid our churches and homes in the c... Read More

What makes a school Anabaptist? Citing the examples of the earliest Anabaptists, Jonathan takes a sobering look at what our schools have to offer--and of what we must be ware.

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Darrell Hershberger challenges Christian schools to consider the goal of education. Should we make each student's personal success the ultimate end, or is there a higher vision for our work? ... Read More