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Christian Education Philosophy

Vision

That our students will acquire wisdom, knowledge, a Biblical worldview, and a compassion for others, expressed by a wholehearted love for Jesus Christ.

Mission

To provide a Christ-centered education in which students are motivated to seek wisdom and knowledge and to develop a Christian character and witness, so that they may faithfully fulfill their calling in church, family, and society.

Our Core Values

The foundation of Robinson Township Christian School is the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, the infallible Word of God, as summarized in the Westminster Confession of Faith.  On this basis, we affirm the following principles for Christian education:

1. Scriptural Truth

Scripture is the revealed Word of God and is taught as truth.

Students are taught that:
* they are created in the image of God  Genesis 1:26-27.
* they must confront the issues of sin and redemption  Romans 3:23, 1 John 1:9.
* they can know God as revealed in Christ and made present through the Holy Spirit  Luke
  11:13, John 20:22.

2. Integration

Every element of the curriculum is permeated with God's Word.

Learning includes an understanding of:
* Christ as our Creator, Sustainer, and Lord.
* knowledge as dependent on God's revelation in His creation and in His Word.
* human history and God's providential activity in it.
* humanity, its cultures, and how ideologies have shaped people and their institutions.
* how Christians are called to respond to and engage the world.

3. Christian Personnel

The Board, Administration, and Faculty of the School are evangelical Christians of Reformed convictions.

All school personnel:
* know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.
* model Christ in their teaching and leading  Matthew 10:24.
* exhibit love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control
  Galatians 5:22-23.
* view children as image bearers of God and encourage students to develop talents and gifts to
  God's honor.
* reflect and support the School's foundation, vision, mission, and core values.

4. Student Potential

Every learning experience aims to engage students toward their full potential in Christ.

Learning will focus on:
* the individual's relationship and contribution to society.
* encouraging students to use their minds to the best of their ability in service to God.
* making competent and responsive disciples of Jesus Christ  Matthew 28:19-20.
* preparing for works of service  Ephesians 4:12-13.
* developing an eternal view of life.

5. Operational Practice

All the School's practices are grounded in Biblical norms and principles.

Biblical standards permeate:
* governance.
* business/finance.
* development/marketing.
* human resources.
* governmental relations.
* classroom management.


References
Evearitt, Timothy. 1996.  Leading a Christian School: A Book for Administrators and Board Members. The Center for the Advancement of Christian Education, Covenant College: Lookout Mtn., GA.
De Witt, John, R.  1981. What is the Reformed Faith?  Polton Press:Scotland.
Graham, Donovan, L.  2003.  Teaching Redemptively: Bringing Grace and Truth into Your Classroom. Purposeful Design: Colorado Springs.
Van Brummelen, Harro. 2002. Stepping Stones to Curriculum: A Biblical Path.  Purposeful Design: Colorado Springs.