Biblical Worldview Education in Action
At iLumenEd Academy , the hearts and minds of students are being illuminated with the beauty of a biblical worldview . Here are just a few examples of what results when students are equipped with a holistic biblical worldview education .
EVIDENCE FOR OUR CREATOR
“ Light bulb moment for a student today ! He realized that our ability to do math is clear evidence of us having been a ) created by God and b ) created in the image of God . He also realized that math is not just something we do or that people made up for practical reasons — it is literally the coding language God created and by which He established the physical aspects of the universe and all that is within it . That is why math is the foundation for science . God is actively involved in the physical aspects of creation and changes the code as He pleases . I love being a part of those moments of recognizing in awe the incredible knowledge and care of God .” Sarah Mereness , High School Math and Science Teacher
LITERATURE THROUGH A BIBLICAL LENS
Below is a student annotation on this portion of The Scarlet Letter : “ All this was accomplished with a subtlety so perfect , that the minister , though he had constantly a dim perception of some evil influence watching over him , could never gain a knowledge of its actual nature .”
“ This I can directly relate to . I believe the author is making a connection between the Christian ’ s sense of how the devil works in one ’ s everyday life . One knows it ’ s there , and it ’ s real , but every time you try to catch it and prove it , it falls in on itself and slips through one ’ s fingers . I see this in my life every day , through my own temptations . Even if it is such a small decision to choose right or wrong , I believe it can spiral into so many other aspects of my life , and I fall into lies . Just as Paul wrote , he wants to do what ’ s right and wants to please God , but there ’ s this sense of sinful darkness over him that sometimes overcomes him .”
“ I am so thrilled to see how students are learning to read literature with a biblical lens and then apply it to themselves !” Wendy Tavenner , High School English Language Arts
BELIEVING THE GOSPEL
“ One of our elementary students is from a family of a different faith . The student ’ s family contacted the child ’ s teacher asking for a Bible the child could read . Then his family contacted the teacher again because their child was not understanding the version he was reading . They asked if the teacher knew of a better version for a child . His teacher was able to suggest a version he would understand . Last week he completed an assignment for Bible class and answered the following question : Are you saved ?
Here is his response : ‘ I believe in the gospel . I told my mom about the gospel as well . I believe that if I believe in Jesus , He will save me from my sins , and I will live in heaven .’
We praise God for the impact He is allowing us to have on young lives every day , knowing those young people are often the gateway to a family ’ s heart .” Elementary School Teacher
CULTIVATING BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES
A portion of a high school English assignment to personify an aspect of your personality :
“ Forgiveness smells so sweet and refreshing . She brings new life to those around her every day . She would love to be everyone ’ s friend , but some ignore her and treat her poorly . She never gives up and is always willing to be there for the people she loves . Forgiveness tastes so sweet and refreshing .
The sound of her voice is like relaxing waves on the beach . Hearing her voice is like washing the slate clean . She brings smiles and relief with her wherever she goes . Her embrace brings comfort to those she hugs and loves .
Many people run from forgiveness , but she is fast and can stay up with them . I have caught her , and I do not want to let her go . I want to introduce her to all my friends and family . I value her friendship and never want to be without her .” ■
SECOND-GRADE STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT BIBLICAL STEWARDSHIP DURING A MATH UNIT ON MONEY
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