Course offering - The Biblical View of the Student
This is the 3rd course in our series of courses on Stephen Kaufmann’s book "First the Foundation".
Course Summary:
Every student has God-given value and potential. What are the barriers to student development and how can we as teachers help them realize their value and potential? This class examines who our students are based on a biblical perspective and how this impacts the way they learn.
Course Title: "The Biblical View of the Student"
Course Format: online professional development at: https://acsieu.org/moodle
Course Language: English
Length of Course: 4 weeks (about 3-4 hours/week)
Register here
This course is available to anyone interested in understanding the student from a biblical perspective. You do not need to be a member of ACSI or even be currently teaching. We require a minimum of 10 participants to begin the course. Please contact us for more details or questions.
Participation requirements and costs:
- Time frame and requirements: 3-4 hours per week for 4 weeks (for fluent English speakers) which equals 12 class hours of instruction (2 Continuing Education Units)
- Course fee: This depends on your ACSI membership status and region. Please see the price chart. Remember that ACSI member schools in Europe receive 2 complimentary 4-week courses each year.
- The course fee includes digital versions of the reading materials and a digital certificate of completion.
- If you have never taken an online class before or are unfamiliar with these topics, we recommend that you first complete our pilot course, The Mission of the Christian School.
- You can view more details in the course syllabus (link below).
Course Objectives: Participants will…
- Develop an understanding of the student from a biblical perspective.
- Identify specific aspects that are common and unique to individuals.
- Explain differences that make learning a challenge for particular students.
- Identify ways in which teaching can make students aware of their own potential.
- Share strategies for successful teaching and interact with the insights of other course participants.
The Crisis of the Modern Self
How can we as Christian school leaders address the decaying sense of identity in our students and, even sometimes, in our faculty? Is there any help from God's Word to anchor our identity to something real instead of the culture and its fractured view of human identity?
ACSI Europe Online Prayer
Join Christian school leaders from across the Europe region for a time of prayer, fellowship and encouragement. This group meets on Zoom the 2nd Thursday each month at 13:00 CET to focus our attention on God's presence and provision for His work through global Christian education.
ACSI Day of Prayer 2025
On March 4, 2025, join Christian school leaders, teachers and students around the world for a day of prayer. Resources are provided for schools to organize prayer-centered activities designed to focus our attention on God's presence and provision for His work through global Christian education.
A Stronger Future for Christian Education
Christian education in Europe faces growing challenges as societal norms shift and regulatory frameworks become increasingly complex. To navigate these challenges effectively, collaboration among schools, parents, school associations, and international organizations is crucial.
ACSI eLearning Syllabi
