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A well designed and cooperative process to develop Adventist text books consistent with the Adventist/Biblical world view!

ED ZINKE, Biblical Research

Philosophy & Goals

PHILOSOPHY OF ADVENTIST EDUCATION

The Seventh-day Adventist Church recognizes God as the ultimate source of existence, truth, and power. In the beginning God created in His image a perfect humanity, a perfection later marred by sin. Education in its broadest sense is a means of returning human beings to their original relationship with God. The distinctive characteristics of this Adventist worldview, built around creation, the fall, redemption, and re-creation, are derived from the Bible and the inspired writings of Ellen G. White.

The aim of true education is to restore human beings into the image of God as revealed by the life of Jesus Christ. Only through the guidance of the Holy Spirit can this be accomplished. An education of this kind imparts far more than academic knowledge. It fosters a balanced development of the whole person—spiritual, physical, intellectual, and social-emotional—a process that spans a lifetime. Working together, homes, schools, and churches cooperate with divine agencies to prepare learners to be good citizens in this world and for eternity.

CORE CURRICULUM GOALS

  1. Learners will choose to accept God as the Creator and the Redeemer.
  2. Learners will grow in their knowledge and understanding of God’s Creation.
  3. Learners will creatively apply their spiritual, physical, intellectual, and social-emotional knowledge.
  4. Learners will demonstrate their commitment to the Creator through service to others.

MISSION

To enable learners to develop a life of faith in God, and to use their knowledge, skills, and understandings to serve God and humanity.

VISION

For every learner to excel in faith, learning, and service, blending biblical truth and academic achievement to honor God and bless others.