Christian Education in a Democracy

About this book

What is the real "acid test" for Christian education? How do we know whether we are willing to stand firm for what is true? What is genuine? What is biblical? And what is godly in our schools? More than 40 years ago, Dr. Frank E. Gaebelein, Headmaster Emeritus of the Stony Brook School and former co-editor of Christianity Today, first addressed these issues in a way that is as relevant as today's headlines. In the portions of his original work that have been carefully selected by ACSI for inclusion in Christian Education in a Democracy, Dr. Gaebelein examines every aspect of the Christian school, from philosophy to finished product, from foundations to final assessments in the changed lives of Christian-educated young people. And his insight into the Christian educator's philosophy perpetually confirms the life-changing power of the gospel of Jesus Christ as the foundation for the learning experience. Each chapter of this book provides a clearly developed central theme, key questions that underscore that theme and logical conclusions that can change the way we think, teach and learn. In addition, clear, practical commentary by Derek Keenan, Ed.D. (principal of Lakeland Christian School and a member of the ACSI Executive Board) helps guide the reader's understanding of the key issues raised by Dr. Gaebelein. All of this makes Christian Education in a Democracy as valuable today as it will be 40 years from now. -- Back cover.