Seeing The World Through God's Word

How DCA teaches a Biblical Worldview

When we hear “worldview,” we may assume it is a lofty term reserved for philosophers, religions, and nations’ governing bodies. But the truth is, we all have our own worldview.

Simply put, a worldview is a framework of beliefs, values, and assumptions through which we see the world. It is how we perceive reality and make daily decisions based on those perceptions. It affects how we relate to God and others, and how we view success, challenges, suffering, and how we define our life’s purpose.

Our worldview is constructed based on how we answer some basic but essential questions:

What is truth?
What is good and evil?
What is important to me? How do I prioritize important things?
Who or what is my authority? How are my thoughts and actions governed?

This article will review how a worldview develops, how education influences a student’s worldview, how a biblical worldview differs from a secular one, and how DCA fosters the development of a biblical worldview.

How Is a Worldview Developed?

A person’s worldview is thought to begin at a very early age—typically after a child’s first birthday—and is influenced and nurtured through childhood.

When a child enters their teenage years, their worldview is tested and refined. By their young adult years, their worldview becomes solidified, and many young adults become strong advocates for their worldview as they seek to make a difference in their communities.

Throughout our lives, our worldview is shaped by influences we invite into our lives—family and friends, places of work, church, literature, the arts, media, education, etc. Personal experiences and even the immediate environment around us also play a part.

As that worldview is developed, it is continually reinforced by people we spend time with, especially those closest to us, like our family, teachers, pastors, and other mentors.

How Does Education Affect a Child’s Worldview?

Education is arguably one of the most significant influences shaping a child’s worldview since children spend much of their childhood in the classroom.

During their school years, education informs a child’s understanding of truth, authority, morality, and society’s cultural norms of both thought and behavior.

The education one receives, therefore, has a profound influence on the formation of a child’s worldview. Teachers and classmates have an enormous influence on a child’s worldview, second only to their home.

Worldview shapes educational philosophy. Consider how worldview underlies the differences between a secular education and a Christian education:

Secular Education:

Not anchored in the biblical truth found in the Word of God.
It tends not to be anchored at all but rather shifts with society’s views, priorities, and philosophies.
It teaches a subjective truth based on an individual’s perspective, experiences, and beliefs, separate and void from the presence of a holy God.

Biblical Education:

Recognizes the existence of a holy God and acknowledges His influence in our lives.
Teaches a consistent truth with a foundation based on the Scriptures and, in turn, interprets the world through that lens.
It teaches an objective truth, acknowledging that God’s truth exists no matter what how our thoughts or feelings shift.

How DCA Teaches a Biblical Worldview

At DCA, a biblical worldview can be found right at the heart of our education: in our curriculum. It communicates truth by confessing that God’s Word is truth.

DCA incorporates the concept of worldview into every aspect of our program and in Bible classes and many other subjects, specifically aims to instill in students a biblical worldview.

We believe a biblical worldview is best nurtured when we encourage our students to have a personal relationship with the Lord as they walk with Him. They have an opportunity to see that as they interact with ourteachers and mentors who are seeking to follow God because they view life through the lens of Scripture.

We encourage our students to wrestle through difficult questions to find solutions aligning with Scripture and learn how to practically apply Scripture to daily life. As one parent stated recently, we don’t teach them what to think; we teach them how to think.

Developing a biblical worldview is not limited to academics. Our athletic programs,fine arts programs, and school clubs all support the establishment of a well-rounded biblical worldview in all facets of our students’ lives.

Continuing to View Our World Through a Spiritual Lens

In an ever-changing world that is often not changing for God’s glory, we strive to give our students a firm foundation based on biblical truth.

Next month, Mike Schutt, from Worldview Academy, will be leading sessions for our 7-12 grade students during our annual Winter Bible Conference to help them deepen their Biblical worldview. We look forward to hearing Mr. Schutt as he shares his perspective on viewing the world through a biblical lens.

To learn more about DCA’s biblical worldview or to have any other questions about our school answered, please contact us or schedule a visit. We look forward to sharing how we guide our students on their walk with the Lord.

“But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him. He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.” 1 John 2:5-6 (NKJV)

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