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If we educate children without any knowledge of God, will we simply make them clever devils? The question raises the issue of what kind of moral values should be upheld in a nation’s education if Christian ones are rejected, and what place God should have in state education. Should knowledge of God be taught only in churches and other faith groups?
Dr. Thomas Arnold, Headmaster of Rugby (1828-1842) did not think so. 'Learning from the Master' brings together a collection of Arnold’s correspondence, sermons and other writings to provide a ‘thought for the day’ for teachers and home educators alike. Teaching is a demanding profession, and it is often hard to see the bigger picture when one’s face is hard pressed to the blackboard. This blog provides a brief thought for each day for the first half-term. The aim is to encourage Christian educators to think ultimately about whom it is they are serving. Teachers and parents are busy people, few of us have time to read full length textbooks on educational theory. This series of devotions helps us learn from one of England’s most famous headmasters - and yet at the same time directs the reader’s thoughts to one even greater.
“You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am.” (John 13:13)
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