Back

Christian Philosophy of Education: In-Person Course Series

Online - ACSI PD LMS   Visit Website
Wednesday, April 01, 2026 - Wednesday, June 30, 2027   iCalendar Central Standard Time

Please disregard the dates shown here. The training can be scheduled any time during the school year.  

Online - ACSI PD LMS   Visit Website

Map & Directions

A Digital, On-Demand Offering for In-House Professional Development Designed for Teachers and School Staff

A facilitator from your school is required to facilitate the training. Register the facilitator to gain access to the online course materials. Teachers and School Staff who are attending must be registered as participants for the online course series to earn CEUs. A minimum of three registered participants is required for a successful training experience. CEUs will be awarded automatically for all registered users who complete the in-person sessions and the online portions of each course.

Christian Philosophy of Education (CPoE) Course Series explores key philosophical beliefs from a scriptural perspective and examines their impact on Christian education.

Price per Person: $35 Member / $90 Nonmember 

What’s Included with Each Course:

  • A Facilitator’s Guide for a school leader to facilitate the training, including a pacing chart, discussion topics, group activities, Scripture reflection, and strategies for implementing a successful professional development event
  • Dynamic and Engaging Content, including high-quality videos, and reading passages
  • An expansive collection of digital Participant Resources for each participant, including a pre- and post-assessment, a course syllabus, worksheets, and supplemental resources
  • 6 hours of engaging professional development for all participants, including group training and independent reading, assessment, and artifact creation
  • Automatic CEU awarding for each registered participant

Overview

This course series will help teachers and staff develop and articulate a Christian philosophy of education firmly rooted in a biblical worldview. Through thought-provoking discussions and focused group activities, participants will share insights, develop skills, reflect on their practices, and support one another in developing a Christian philosophy of education. By the end of the series, teachers and staff will create a practical framework and actionable plan for integrating authentic biblical principles into their classrooms and various school settings. 

The series features a high-quality video series led by Jerry Nelson, Chief Ministry Officer at ACSI. Jerry shares his expert insights and interviews prominent leaders in Christian education. Additionally, current podcasts and audio segments provide a rich array of expert content that explores key principles and insights for a biblical approach to philosophy. Excerpts from the book By Design by Dr. Martha E. MacCullough are also provided to deepen the learning experience. 

Throughout each course, learners will create a personalized artifact that demonstrates a Christian philosophy of education and may be used in an educator’s professional portfolio.   

This series fulfills ACSI’s Christian Philosophy of Education (CPoE) requirement. All three courses are needed to meet the requirement.

Speaker and Course Details

Speakers

  • Jerry Nelson - Chief Ministry Officer, ACSI
  • Dr. Martha MacCullough – Distinguished Professor Emerita, Cairn University
  • Dr. Glen Schultz – Founder and Director, Kingdom Education Ministries
  • Yohan McGlashan – Associate Pastor and Teacher
  • Dr. Larry Taylor – President, ACSI
  • Dr. Deborah MacCullough – Senior Advisor, ACSI

Course Objectives

Course 1: Worldview 

  • Participants will define "worldview" and demonstrate an understanding of how a worldview is developed.
  • Participants will understand, articulate, and apply the core concepts of a biblical worldview.
  • Participants will describe the purposes of education from a biblical perspective.

Course 2: Foundations

  • Participants will clarify the respective roles of the home, church, and school in the education of children.
  • Participants will evaluate how Scripture defines the learner, teacher, and aim of education.
  • Participants will identify the purpose of the curriculum and explain its impact on the aims of education.

Course 3: Biblical Integration 

  • Participants will recognize biblical worldview integration.
  • Participants will incorporate a framework for developing and evaluating educational practices consistent with a biblical worldview.
  • Participants will demonstrate instructional strategies that promote Christian perspectives through biblical integration.