The Essence of Christian Teaching - E-learning
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You may reflect on the positive and challenging aspects of teaching in general, but the real question is: what are the characteristics of a Christian Teacher? The course and learning materials are centred around this question. In this online training (e-learning), we argue that your Christian beliefs and your spiritual life can indeed have a lot of impact on you as a professional. We think there is something essential that makes your teaching happen in the spirit of Christ. We provide guidelines for the everyday educational practice. Do you want to discuss and grow with your team and deepen your vision of Christian education? Follow this e-learning training via our online platform! The training is based on our book ´The Essence of Christian Teaching´. The book is a publication in which we present our views on the essence of Christian education. The book is available in the following languages: Dutch, English, Hungarian and Korean. We recommend you do not just watch the videos. You could follow the modules individually or as a team on our e-learning platform. The videos are accompanied by activities/questions for discussion in order to provide more in-depth reflection on Christian Teaching. We invite you and your team to work independently with the material. In doing so, we wish you much success and God’s blessing! Aims • to help the Christian teachers define what it means to be a genuine Christian practitioner in the community of a Christian school. • to deepen the insight of the Christian teachers at an academic level as well as at a practical and spiritual level. Target group Christian teachers who, each according to their own situation: • have had some formal training. • have had some teaching experience. • are in a setting that gives them the freedom to shape an educational and Christian approach to their teaching. Costs Team course € 595* Individual course € 95* Live 1-hour session on request (1 lector) € 125 * Includes the costs of the book (max. 15 books per team), but not the shipping costs.
Link : https://www.driestar-christian-university.com/en/trainings-and-products/the-essence-of-christian-teaching
Available in: English
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Wonderfully Made – Relationships and Sex Education curriculum
The Bible tells us that we are wonderfully made. Relationships, intimacy and sexuality are gifts from our Creator. We believe it is our Christian calling to equip children and young people with tools that will help them to live life in the sight of God. Wonderfully Made has been developed from a Christian perspective and with a holistic approach for the ages 4 – 12 years. It addresses aspects of self image, lasting relationships, social norms and protective behavior throughout the curriculum, focusing on Biblical values and norms.
Link : https://wonderfullymade.eu/
Available in: English, Deutsch, Français
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Hope for Tomorrow: Inspiring the Next Generation of Christian Leaders
Christian school leaders play a vital role in instilling hope in the next generation. This recorded presentation by Laci Demeter challenges leaders to be witnesses of Christ’s transformative power, equipping students to live with purpose, conviction, and faith. By modeling unwavering trust in God’s promises, leaders inspire young people to become future influencers for Christ in an ever-changing world.
Link : https://vimeo.com/1073926132/0cf6f6c3ab
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Leading with Courage: Standing Firm in a Shifting World
This recorded presentation by Dr. Larry Taylor, President of ACSI, calls Christian school leaders to be individuals of courage, rooted in their faith in Christ, standing firm in a rapidly changing world. Drawing strength from God’s promises, leaders will be encouraged to confront challenges with boldness, inspire others through their steadfast faith, and rely on God’s presence to persevere.
Link : https://vimeo.com/1073925902/d637a844a7
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Video series on biblical unity for schools
ACSI’s taskforce on Biblical Unity, Diversity, and Social Engagement explored how the Bible addresses these issues and recommended five core principles related to them, outlining in detail various ways they can be applied in schools. ACSI is providing biblically based training on unity so that your Christian school community can be the hands and feet of Jesus today, bringing shalom to a world of chaos.
Link : https://www.acsi.org/unity
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Biblical Worldview Truths
This document is an outcome of the Flourishing Schools Model (in the USA) to support schools in asking questions, leading conversations with the school community and integrating a robust understanding of biblical worldview in the mission, professional development activities, relationships and learning activities of their school. This document may need to be contextualized for each school culture but provides a very helpful structure for the process of understanding what is meant by biblical worldview in the context of education.
Link : https://www.acsi.org/docs/default-source/fsi-communication/biblicalworldviewtruths_2022.pdf
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Student Leadership Development - blog post series.
The ACSI Europe blog contains short articles, often connected in a series, that are designed to promote reflection and interaction on important topics for Christian educators. This series of posts explores the topic of developing student leadership in your school. The five posts cover both foundational concepts and practical implementation.
Link : https://acsieu.org/wp/leadership/what-does-it-take-to-develop-student-leaders-in-your-school/
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Student Leadership Conversations
Discussing leadership ideas must connect us to changes in our attitudes, conversations and behavior. We invite high school or university students from our member schools, especially those who have attended (or will attend) our Student Leadership Conference, to join these conversations.
Link : https://acsieurope.org/cms/en-us/leadership-conversations
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Student Leadership Conference
Our annual Student Leadership Conferences are international events for ACSI member schools that take place in Hungary in late September. These are unique opportunities for students to grow in their faith and in their leadership skills, and to fellowship and worship together with like-minded young people from many nations.
Link : https://acsieurope.org/cms/en-us/events/student-leadership-conferences
Available in: English, Český, Deutsch, Magyar, Nederlands, Polski, Română, Español
International Class
We welcome undergraduate students and graduates from different cultural backgrounds and views on education to join our local students in discussing education and teaching. Dialogue like this will help you clarify your own ideas on education and will help you to broaden your perspective on teaching. After three months you will have a deeper insight into your own teaching practice. The International Class consists of a group of students from Driestar Christian University and students from countries all over the world who applied for this course. The mixture of different backgrounds makes for a situation in which all students can learn from each other. It is meant to be an international group and during the lectures, the focus is on Christian education. The theme is elaborated in modules covering the history of Christian educational thinking in an international perspective, the biblical world view and Christian spirituality and the practice of Christian teaching in the classroom. The International Class course consists of four core modules: 1. Christian education, a pedagogical compendium 2. Christian education and classroom practice 3. Biblical worldview and Christian spirituality 4. Intercultural development It is a full-time course of study. • Academic deadline for application for non-EU/EAA and Scholarship applicants: 15 MARCH 2026 • Academic deadline for EU/EAA applicants: : 1 June 2026
Link : https://www.driestar-christian-university.com/en/courses/international-class
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Master of Christian Education
This two-year blended Master’s degree is designed to strengthen the skills, knowledge, and leadership capacity of those working in Christian education. Whether your current or future role is as a teacher, principal, or in an educational aid organization, this programme empowers you to bring Christian education in your context to a new level. Find more information behind the link (see service link).
Link : https://www.driestar-christian-university.com/en/courses/master-learning-and-innovation-track-christian-edu#
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