Check Your Faith at the Door?
Foundation for American Christian Education 4225 Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake, VA, United StatesAt Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination hearing for a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court, Senator Diane Feinstein remarked: “The dogma lives loudly in you,” referring to Barrett’s Catholic faith. When Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson joins the court this summer, there will be six Catholics, two Protestants, and one Jew on the court. Should a … Continue reading "Check Your Faith at the Door?"
Education is inherently religious, are Public Schools violating the “Wall?”
Foundation for American Christian Education 4225 Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake, VA, United StatesThis teaching examines the issue of “neutrality” in education. Many believe that subjects taught in public schools: ex: math, history, science, and English, are “neutral,” having nothing to do with religion, theology or a person’s worldview. If this is true, some say, let parents and preachers instruct in religion, and the government schools teach just … Continue reading "Education is inherently religious, are Public Schools violating the “Wall?”"
Renewing the Mind for Teaching and Learning Online Course
This Renewing the Mind course is online every Thursday from March 30 – June 1, 2023 from 6:00 – 7:30 EST. Renewing the Mind for Teaching and Learning is a study in the Principle Approach, a new way of thinking that views all life and learning through a Biblical lens. A Biblical philosophy of education begets a … Continue reading "Renewing the Mind for Teaching and Learning Online Course"
Don’t Talk About Politics and Religion!
Foundation for American Christian Education 4225 Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake, VA, United StatesThe “Wall” of separation has stifled dissent in the public square. Americans are afraid of losing friends, offending their media “followers,” or even severing ties with relatives. Yet conversations about religion, politics and their intersection is precisely what we need more of, whatever the consequences. How can we best have such conversations?
The War Against Christianity; Freedom of Religion or Freedom from Religion?
Foundation for American Christian Education 4225 Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake, VA, United StatesOur Founding Fathers wisely gave us the First Amendment, guaranteeing among other things, the freedom to worship as we choose. What exactly does this freedom in entail? There are those who believe that we should have a secular society, with no influence of religion in the areas of government, economics, education, health care, arts and … Continue reading "The War Against Christianity; Freedom of Religion or Freedom from Religion?"
Stay in Your Lane! It’s a Matter of Jurisdiction
Foundation for American Christian Education 4225 Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake, VA, United StatesJurisdiction is defined as the lawful use of lawful authority. Our Constitution set forth the structure for limited government with most authority being retained by individuals, families, churches and voluntary associations. Civil government has not stayed in its lane; instead it threatens to manage, regulate and control literally every area and function of our lives.
Renewing the Mind for Teaching and Learning Online Course
This Renewing the Mind course is online every Thursday from June 15 – August 17, 2023 from 3:00 – 4:30 EST. Renewing the Mind for Teaching and Learning is a study in the Principle Approach, a new way of thinking that views all life and learning through a Biblical lens. A Biblical philosophy of education begets a … Continue reading "Renewing the Mind for Teaching and Learning Online Course"
Foundations for Authentic Christian Teaching and Learning Course
Foundation for American Christian Education 4225 Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake, VA, United StatesThe Foundations Course is the entry-level course in the Principle Approach philosophy, methodology and curriculum towards becoming a credentialed master Principle Approach teacher if you so desire. This course is held in Chesapeake VA and can be taking in person or online. Go here to learn more and to register.
Applications for Authentic Christian Teaching and Learning
Foundation for American Christian Education 4225 Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake, VA, United StatesThe Foundations Course is a prerequisite for this course. Applications is the second year, five-day course in the Principle Approach philosophy, methodology and curriculum towards becoming a certified master Principle Approach teacher. By applying the foundational teaching in the subject areas or grade levels, the method is internalized while preparing the participant with the ownership of the … Continue reading "Applications for Authentic Christian Teaching and Learning"
Exhibition for Authentic Christian Teaching and Learning
Foundation for American Christian Education 4225 Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake, VA, United StatesThe Foundations and Applications courses are prerequisite for this course. The Exhibition Course is the third year, four-day course in the Principle Approach towards becoming a certified Principle Approach Master Teacher. Mentors give individual time to review, observe and advise according to the standards of the culminating practicum. Participants present their work and mentors kindly advise and … Continue reading "Exhibition for Authentic Christian Teaching and Learning"