CHRISTIAN SCHOOL MANAGEMENT: A BIBLICAL APPROACH TO LEADERSHIP, TRAINING, AND SERVICE

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This comprehensive course explores Christian education’s biblical foundations, historical development, and contemporary practices, analyzing the intersection of faith and learning to discover how to integrate biblical principles into teaching practices. Key topics include biblical foundations of Christian education, historical development of Christian education, integrating faith and learning, diversity, equity, and inclusion, crisis management and conflict resolution, and innovations in Christian education. Through this course, students develop a deeper understanding of Christian education’s core principles and practices, learning to apply biblical principles to real-world educational challenges, fostering a more effective and faithful approach to teaching and learning.

Course Objectives:

Explain the biblical foundations of Christian education.
Analyze the role of innovation in Christian education.
Apply biblical principles to leadership and management practices.
Design and implement effective training programs for Christian educators.
Develop innovative solutions to address challenges facing Christian schools.
Integrate faith and learning in Christian education.
Evaluate the effectiveness of Christian school management practices.
Develop a personal philosophy of Christian education.

Demonstrate an understanding of the biblical foundations of Christian education.
Analyze the intersection of faith and learning in Christian education.
Apply biblical principles to leadership and management practices in Christian schools.
Design and implement effective training programs for Christian educators.
Develop innovative solutions to address challenges facing Christian schools.
Integrate faith and learning in Christian education.
Evaluate the effectiveness of Christian school management practices.
Develop a personal philosophy of Christian education that integrates biblical principles and innovative practices.

Course Content

Module 1: Biblical Foundations of Christian Education

Topic: Biblical Basis for Christian Education
Objective: To understand the biblical basis for Christian education.
Learning Outcomes: Explain the biblical basis for Christian education. Identify key biblical principles that inform Christian education.
Biblical Text: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 (Teach them to your children). This passage emphasizes the importance of teaching God’s Word to the next generation.
Book Reading: Pazmino, R. W. (2018). Foundational issues in Christian education (pp. 15-30). Baker Academic.
Assignment: Reflective essay on the biblical basis for Christian education. Research and present on a Christian school’s mission statement and how it reflects biblical principles.

Module 2: Leadership and Management in Christian Schools

Module 3: Biblical Principles of Leadership

Module 4: Sustainability and Stewardship in Christian Schools

Module 5: Teaching Students with Special Needs in Christian Schools

Module 6: Building a Biblical Community in Christian Schools

Module 7: Technology and Innovation in Christian Schools

Module 8: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Christian Education

Module 9: Biblical Principles of Service and Community Engagement

Module 10: Marketing and Development in Christian Schools

Module 11: Partnerships and Collaborations in Christian Education

Module 12: Accreditation and Accountability in Christian Schools

Module 13: Crisis Management and Conflict Resolution in Christian Schools

Module 14: Leading Change and Innovation in Christian Schools

Module 15: Wellness and Self-Care for Christian Educators

Module 16: Conclusion and Final Project Presentations

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Course Content

Module 1: Biblical Foundations of Christian Education

Topic: Biblical Basis for Christian Education

Objective: To understand the biblical basis for Christian education.

Learning Outcomes: Explain the biblical basis for Christian education. Identify key biblical principles that inform Christian education.

Biblical Text: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 (Teach them to your children). This passage emphasizes the importance of teaching God’s Word to the next generation.

Book Reading: Pazmino, R. W. (2018). Foundational issues in Christian education (pp. 15-30). Baker Academic.

Assignment: Reflective essay on the biblical basis for Christian education. Research and present on a Christian school’s mission statement and how it reflects biblical principles.

Module 2: Leadership and Management in Christian Schools

Topic: Leadership and Management Principles

Objective: To understand leadership and management principles in Christian schools.

Learning Outcomes: Explain leadership and management principles in Christian schools. Identify key characteristics of effective leaders and managers.

Biblical Text: 1 Timothy 3:1-7 (Qualifications for leaders). This passage outlines the qualifications for leaders in the church.

Book Reading: Block, P. (2018). The empowered manager (pp. 50-65). Jossey-Bass.

Assignment: Case study analysis of a Christian school leader. Develop a personal leadership development plan.

Module 3: Biblical Principles of Leadership

Topic: Biblical Models of Leadership

Objective: To understand biblical models of leadership.

Learning Outcomes: Explain biblical models of leadership. Identify key biblical principles that inform leadership.

Biblical Text: Matthew 20:20-28 (Servant leadership). This passage emphasizes the importance of servant leadership.

Book Reading: Sider, R. J. (2018). Rich Christians in an age of hunger (pp. 150-165). Thomas Nelson.

Assignment: Reflective essay on biblical models of leadership. Research and present on a biblical leader and their leadership principles.

Module 4: Sustainability and Stewardship in Christian Schools

Topic: Biblical Perspectives on Sustainability

Objective: To understand biblical perspectives on sustainability.

Learning Outcomes: Explain biblical perspectives on sustainability. Identify key biblical principles that inform sustainability.

Biblical Text: Genesis 1:28 (Stewardship of creation). This passage emphasizes humanity’s responsibility to care for creation.

Book Reading: Wilkinson, L. (2018). The Christian educator’s handbook on creation care (pp. 100-115). ACSE.

Assignment: Reflective essay on biblical perspectives on sustainability. Develop a sustainability plan for a Christian school.

Module 5: Teaching Students with Special Needs in Christian Schools

Topic: Biblical Perspectives on Disability

Objective: To understand biblical perspectives on disability.

Learning Outcomes: Explain biblical perspectives on disability. Identify key biblical principles that inform teaching students with special needs.

Biblical Text: Luke 14:12-14 (Inclusion of people with disabilities). This passage emphasizes the importance of including people with disabilities.

Book Reading: Carter, E. W. (2018). Including people with disabilities in faith communities (pp. 50-65). Baker Academic.

Assignment: Reflective essay on biblical perspectives on disability. Research and present on a Christian school’s inclusive practices.

Module 6: Building a Biblical Community in Christian Schools

Topic: Biblical Principles of Community

Objective: To understand biblical principles of community.

Learning Outcomes: Explain biblical principles of community. Identify key biblical principles that inform building a biblical community.

Biblical Text: Acts 2:42-47 (Early Christian community). This passage emphasizes the importance of community and shared values.

Book Reading: Pazmino, R. W. (2018). Foundational issues in Christian education (pp. 100-115). Baker Academic.

Assignment: Reflective essay on biblical principles of community. Develop a community-building plan for a Christian school.

Module 7: Technology and Innovation in Christian Schools

Topic: The Role of Technology in Christian Education

Objective: To understand the role of technology in Christian education.

Learning Outcomes: Explain the role of technology in Christian education. Identify key principles for integrating technology into Christian education.

Biblical Text: Proverbs 24:3-4 (Wisdom and knowledge). This passage emphasizes the importance of wisdom and knowledge.

Book Reading: Kowalik, T. (2018). Technology and innovation in Christian schools (pp. 50-65). ACSE.

Assignment: Reflective essay on the role of technology in Christian education. Research and present on a technology tool for Christian education.

Module 8: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Christian Education

Topic: Biblical Perspectives on Diversity and Inclusion

Objective: To understand biblical perspectives on diversity and inclusion.

Learning Outcomes: Explain biblical perspectives on diversity and inclusion. Identify key biblical principles that inform diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Biblical Text: Revelation 7:9-10 (Diversity in heaven). This passage emphasizes the diversity of God’s people.

Book Reading: DeYmaz, M. (2017). Leading a healthy multi-ethnic church (pp. 100-115). Zondervan.

Assignment: Reflective essay on biblical perspectives on diversity and inclusion. Research and present on a Christian school’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Module 9: Biblical Principles of Service and Community Engagement

Topic: Biblical Models of Service

Objective: To understand biblical models of service.

Learning Outcomes: Explain biblical models of service. Identify key biblical principles that inform service and community engagement.

Biblical Text: Matthew 25:31-46 (Serving the least of these). This passage emphasizes the importance of serving others.

Book Reading: Sider, R. J. (2018). Rich Christians in an age of hunger (pp. 150-165). Thomas Nelson.

Assignment: Reflective essay on biblical models of service. Research and present on a Christian school’s service and community engagement initiatives.

Module 10: Marketing and Development in Christian Schools

Topic: Marketing and Development Principles

Objective: To understand marketing and development principles in Christian schools.

Learning Outcomes: Explain marketing and development principles in Christian schools. Identify key strategies for marketing and development.

Biblical Text: Proverbs 22:1 (A good name is better than riches). This passage emphasizes the importance of reputation.

Book Reading: Borowski, R. (2018). Marketing and development for Christian schools (pp. 50-65). ACSE.

Assignment: Marketing and development plan for a Christian school. Research and present on a Christian school’s marketing and development strategies.

Module 11: Partnerships and Collaborations in Christian Education

Topic: Building Partnerships and Collaborations

Objective: To understand the importance of partnerships and collaborations in Christian education.

Learning Outcomes: Explain the importance of partnerships and collaborations in Christian education. Identify key strategies for building partnerships and collaborations.

Biblical Text: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 (Unity and diversity in the body). This passage emphasizes the importance of unity and diversity.

Book Reading: Kretzmann, J. P. (2018). Building partnerships and collaborations in Christian education (pp. 100-115). ACSE.

Assignment: Reflective essay on partnerships and collaborations in Christian education. Research and present on a Christian school’s partnerships and collaborations.