Mission & Philosophy
Our Mission
Grace Christian Academy is committed to providing an education that is academically rigorous and grounded in Scripture with a Biblical world view. Our goal is to raise up leaders who can think clearly and concisely, and express themselves in matters of both faith and life. Our plan to accomplish this goal is based on three principles.
The first principle is complete submission to our Lord Jesus Christ. We believe that God’s character is revealed in His Word and every facet of creation. All knowledge is interrelated and can instruct us about God himself. Therefore, we will teach all subjects as a part of an integrated whole with Christ at the center.
The second principle is to base our curriculum on the classical model of the Trivium, where the child receives rigorous instruction in the grammar of all subjects, the logic of such subjects, and the way such subjects may be presented in an elegant, persuasive, and appealing manner. This is performed at the three educational development stages of the child. We will also emphasize the grammar, logic, and rhetoric of each subject, in a proportion that gives full consideration to the age and abilities of the student.
Thirdly, the Bible clearly instructs parents to “bring children up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” Therefore, under the delegation of the family, we seek to teach and discipline in a manner consistent with the Bible and to ensure that the parental authority over the education of their children is respected and reinforced. This can only be accomplished through direct parental involvement in Grace Christian Academy.
Educational Philosophy
Below are the most important philosophical elements that we at Grace Christian Academy 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 (Matt.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 (Eph.6:1-4). Therefore, 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 creation. Therefore, we teach that all knowledge is interrelated 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 (Matt. 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 support parents as they 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 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 Grace Christian Academy.
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