Philosophy of Christian Education

We Believe That Effective Christian Education Is: 

Based on Biblical Principles

In order for education to be consistently Christian, teachers must self-consciously teach all subjects within the framework of Biblical authority. Consequently, all PCA faculty use the Bible in each and every course, both directly and indirectly, applying it directly when they derive understanding of each topic from the actual statements of the Bible and use the text of Scripture appropriately in each subject and applying indirectly when they work out the implications of Biblical truth as the proper framework for understanding each subject. 

Addresses the Nature of the Learner

In every area of study, PCA faculty strive to help students understand God's perspective and think His thoughts after Him. To do this, they must: 
- Grow in their knowledge of the Word of God and learn the mind of Christ. 
-Learn to reason in terms of Biblical truth and develop a truly consistent Biblical worldview.
-Be taught how to rightly discern and judge all things in the light of Scripture
Christian education fails if it does not instill the pattern of thinking after God's wisdom and logic. 

Makes Disciples of Christ

Finally for Biblical curriculum to be effective and gainful, both the mind and the will of the student need to be trained and brought into subjection to God's authority. Not only should the student be taught to reason in a consistent, Biblical and organized manner, but students must also learn how to excercise proper Biblical discipline to reach their goals. By warning against unbelief, rebellion, and the spirit of this age and praying regularly for our students, we at PCA are committed to training each student to become a true disciple of Christ. 