Biblical Christianity in the Social Studies Classroom

   As Social Studies encompasses a variety of ideas and perspectives – geography, technology, anthropology, sociology, history, media studies, current events, government, law, etc. - it is important always to have a point of reference from which to consider them. At MEI, that point of reference is the Bible.  It is crucial to keep track of how the Christian perspective not only fits with contemporary thought, but also to see how and why it best explains the concepts that students examine in the classroom.

   Current or past history can provide an excellent platform for worldview-based discussion.  Examining how different worldviews shape culture, technology, government and other parts of a civilization is an important process.  I often use the phrase “Ideas have consequences” with my Grade Eight class, as a way to begin the analysis of a current event, social issue, or historical event.  We examine the ideas that have shaped historical events.

   Allowing students to learn what their Christian perspective looks like in different situations and how it is connected to so many parts of history helps students. They begin to realize that their faith is not blind, and their Bible is not a story book. The Biblical Christian worldview must become the lens through which all other information is examined. 

   Having been asked by a Canadian Forces padre how he could still believe in God after what he experienced in Rwanda, retired General Romeo Dallaire responded:

"I know there is a God because in Rwanda I shook hands with the devil. I have seen him, I have smelled him and I have touched him. I know the devil exists, and therefore I know there is a God."

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   A Biblical Worldview in MIddle School Science Classes

   When students study science at MEI Chilliwack, they learn much more than just facts and concepts. They engage scientific knowledge within a framework of biblical truth. That’s a big deal! You see, the Bible has a lot to say about the real world and universe in which we live, and those truths have profound implications for understanding science

  When we view science through the lens of biblical history, we see the world the way it really is. Unfortunately, many people are blinded by false, scientific-sounding ideas and assumptions. Our students are learning how to discern between correct and incorrect views. They are becoming equipped to critically evaluate the science claims in textbooks, media, and other sources. They can compare man-made scientific ideas to the Bible to help discern what’s true and what’s false. They are, in short, developing a biblical worldview that powerfully informs their understanding of life and reality!

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