Details for EDU400 Biblical Foundations of Education

This subject equips educators in Christian schools with a robust understanding of the Bible and the frameworks enforced in educational practice. Through an exploration of the biblical narrative, students develop a coherent biblical theology, discerning its implications for life and education, fostering an integrated faith and knowledge approach.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: EDU400
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

Co-requisite: EDU501/a Worldviews and Educational Practice

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of biblical themes, hermeneutical principles, literary techniques, and the unified nature of Scripture.
2. Critically analyse and evaluate the implications of a biblically grounded meta-narrative for life and educational practice.
3. Articulate a biblically informed characterisation of Christ-centred education.
4. Apply hermeneutical principles to investigating a theme across Scripture and its pertinence to education.
5. Critically reflect on biblical foundations of principles, policies, and practices of Christian education.

Subject Content

1. The Authority of the Bible for Life and Education
2. Genesis 1-11
3. Covenant & Kingdom
4. Exodus
5. Kings, Temples, Priests, and Prophets
6. Gospel
7. Church
8. Wisdom and life

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face-to-Face
• Distance/ Global Online
• Intensive

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Critical Reflective Pieces (20%)
• Essay (40%)
• Essay (40%)

Prescribed Text

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