If Christian teachers in public schools are often unsure how to relate their faith to their work. How can I teach Christian values without Christianity as a foundation? How can my faith influence my teaching? What can I say in the classroom? Or after class? Christian Teachers in Public Schools provides an invaluable resource for Christian teachers faced with such questions. offers: * a discussion of how to plan curriculum in ways that stay true to one's faith * an overview of the legal aspects of religion and the public schools * ways to teach Christian values in a multicultural community * practical guidance for applying the law to the classroom * testimony and advice from numerous Christian teachers in state-sponsored schools Teachers, administrators, prospective teachers, and parents who wish to learn more about public schooling and the Christian faith will find this a thought-provoking book.
Preface
1 Walking a Fine Line
2 Teaching Morals and Values
3 Planning Curriculum
4 Religious Freedom and the Law
5 Applying the Law in the Classroom
6 Traditional Faith and the Secular Humanism Debate
7 A Cloud of Witnesses
Appendix A
Appendix B
Reference List
Julia K. Stronks is a practicing attorney and assistant professor of political and international studies at Whitworth College in Spokane, Washington. Gloria Goris Stronks is a scholar in residence at Whitworth University and the author of several books. She previously served as professor of education at Calvin University.
