Educational Philosophy
Although most Christian schools would agree on certain fundamentals,
it is imperative that parents scrutinize the foundational beliefs of
any school in which they may enroll their children. Therefore, below
are the most important philosophical elements that we at Trinitas
Christian School believe distinguish our approach to education.
- We believe that the Bible clearly instructs parents, not the Church
or State, to "bring children up in the discipline and instruction of
the Lord." The Church's commission is essentially to spread the Gospel
and train believers (Matthew 28:18-20). The State has been directed to
enforce God's laws and protect the innocent (Romans 13). The Church
trains parents and the State protects families. The Family raises and
educates children (Ephesians 6:14). Therefore, under the delegation of
the family, we seek to teach and discipline in a manner consistent with
the Bible and a godly home environment.
- We believe that God's character is revealed not only in His Word
but also in every facet of the creation. Therefore, we teach that all
knowledge is interrelated (integrated) and can instruct us about God
himself.
- God wants us to love Him with our minds, as well as with our
hearts, souls, and strength (Matthew 22:37). Therefore, we seek to
individually challenge children at all levels and teach them how to
learn, by using the centuries-old, proven classical method
incorporating instruction in Latin.
- We want to help parents teach their children that all they do
should be done "heartily, as unto the Lord." Therefore, we seek to
encourage quality academic work and maintain high standards of conduct.
This includes biblical discipline principles.
- We have committed to offering a full K-12 program because we
believe that as long as a child is under the parents' authority and
undergoing formal education, he should be trained biblically (Deut.
6:6,7; Prov. 22:6).
- Above all, parents can be confident that their student, at every
stage of his development in school, will be loved with Christ's love at
Trinitas Christian School.