Teaching with a
Biblical Worldview
What is a Biblical Worldview?
Objectives
Identify the basic components of other worldviews and contrast with biblical worldview.
Review curriculum resources related to
developing a biblical worldview.
Review curriculum resources related to integrating
a biblical worldview into the academic subjects.
Determine specific professional goals for
implementing biblical worldview into the learning
center instruction and services.
Worldview Definitions
Things we focus on that determine how
we interpret life
A vision for and of life (values,
significance, guidance)
A person’s mental concept of the “big
picture of reality” as shaped by one’s
assumptions about God, creation,
mankind, moral order, purpose
Where does a worldview come from?
Sources
of
Worldview
Our experiences
(culture, family, peers)
Authoritative Texts
Self-interest
Self-justification
Questions that Frame a Worldview
What
What
What
What
What
What
What
What
is
is
is
is
is
is
is
is
real?
the universe like?
humanity?
of value?
good?
beauty?
true?
our purpose?
Greek
vs
Life is sacred & secular
Mother Earth / Nature
as god
“Man is the measure of
all things”
“Know thyself”
Manual labor is vulgar
Education is for
knowledge
Hebrew
Life is sacred
God is creator and is
separate from creation
Truth is determined by
God; God’s Word is the
measure of all things
“Know God”
Trades are honored; all
rabbis learned a trade
Education is for wisdom
and character-building
Radical Cosmological Dualism
Basic Worldviews
Cyclical view of history: it repeats itself.
History is something to escape not change
(Hinduism)
Linear/non-progressive: world will always be
the same
Linear/progressive/secular: the world is
evolving and improving by natural selection
and human effort
Linear/progressive/biblical: God is working in
history to restore his original purposes
Basic Worldviews
Worldviews
relating to God
and purpose
Atheism: No God
Everything is
random chance;
life has no meaning
Monotheism: One God
God = Creator & Sovereign
Man has free will
God rewards those that seek Him
Pantheism: God is in all
Man and creation is
evolving into high levels
of being
World Religions and Worldviews
Atheism
Monotheism
Pantheism
Evolution
Humanism
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
New Age
The Heart of a Christian Worldview
Creation
Gen 1-2
The
foundation of
a biblical
worldview
The world as
God intended
The Fall
Gen 3-Rev 20
Redemption
Gen 3- Rev 20
Reconciliation
Rev 21-22
The Fall of
man is real
The world is
transformed by
redemption
We are
awaiting this
Serious
What God has
God will bring
consequences done / is doing to the restoration of
of sin
make things right
all things
Biblical vs Nonbiblical Worldview
Creation= order,
purpose, image of
God/value of life
The Fall = God’s image
in man is marred, he
needs a redeemer
Redemption = God’s
revelation of himself in
Christ/scriptures
Reconciliation is coming
from God
Evolution = random
chance, survival of the
fittest
Man is basically good
and can earn eternity
by acts of goodness
There are many sources
of truth; truth is
evolving
Mankind is becoming
better and better
Influence of Biblical Worldview
on Western Society
Representative govt
Appeals court
Protection of
property
Education
Wealth can be
created/earned
Care for the poor
King is under the
law; all are equal
Requirement of a
witness and
evidence in court
Laws of warfare
Public health
Respect for the poor
Christian Worldview
vs.
Modern and Postmodern
Truth
Christian
Modern
Postmodern
Revelation
Reason
No truth
Ignorance
Intolerance
Individual
choice
General
acceptance
Biggest Independence
from God
Sin
Ethics
Moral
authority
Biblical Worldview Resources
Creation
Gen 1-2
Creation Research Institute
Dr. Paul Brand: videos, Fearfully and
Wonderfully Made
Philip Johnson: Defeating Darwinism by
Opening Minds, Darwin on Trial
Of Pandas and People, The Lie
Biblical Worldview Resources
The Fall
The 7 Habits of Highly Suppressive
People video by Bill Jack (WVA)
Genesis 3 through Revelation 20
Human history, newspaper to observe
how God is replaced by other things
and the break down of relationships,
order, beauty
Biblical Worldview Resources
Redemption
Gen 3 - Rev 20, Bible study
Paul Little: Know Why You Believe,
Know What You Believe
Josh McDowell: More Than a
Carpenter, Evidence that Demands a
Verdict
Biblical Worldview Resources
Reconciliation
Rev 21-22
Ministry of Reconciliation
Transformations video
Christmas Project video
Teaching with a
Biblical Worldview
Integrating a Biblical Worldview
into the Academics
Integrating a Biblical Worldview
into History/Social Studies
Diana Waring’s materials
America’s Godly Heritage
God and Government
The Light and the Glory, From Sea to Shining
Sea, Sound Forth the Trumpet
Understanding the Times
Biographies of Christians
Citizenship responsibilities
Integrating a Biblical Worldview
into English
Literature: beauty/truth, discerning the
author’s worldviews
(Christianity and Literature, The Deadliest
Monster – Jeff Baldwin)
Communication / Logos: writing and
speaking with excellence, beauty, truth
(Understanding Writing)
Integrating a Biblical Worldview
into Math/Science
Biographies of Christian mathematians
and scientists
Dr. Brand videos, books
Creation Research Institute resources
Constant discovery of design and order
in the universe
Integrating a Biblical Worldview
into the Fine Arts
The study of and the creation of beauty
and/or truth
Gift of Music by Betty Carlson
Cornerstone curriculum/art
How Shall We Then Live? (also includes
philosophy, science, history)
Integrating a Biblical Worldview
into Occupational Education/Other
Total Health / PE, stewardship of own
body (eating, exercise, self-care)
Ministry/mission statement (7 Habits of
Highly Effective Teens)
Hidden Art of Homemaking by Edith
Schaeffer
Larry Burkette’s resources on finances
and career choice (Career Pathways)