The Kingdom and the Classroom Culture
In Gerald Miller's four-part series on classroom culture, he explores the foundational role of culture in Christian education, emphasizing its impact on teaching, learning, and spiritual formation.
The fourth session “The Kingdom and the Classroom Culture” ties it all to Gospel principles, advocating that classroom culture should originate from Jesus' teachings (e.g., the Beatitudes, going the second mile) rather than merely overlaying Christian elements on secular models. Gerald calls for "shaping actions" by teachers and students to cultivate virtues like meekness and sacrifice, transforming the classroom into a living expression of God's Kingdom that equips students for a challenging world and strengthens the church.
You may enjoy the other talks in this series for experienced teachers:
- Defining the Classroom Culture
- Evaluating the Classroom Culture
- Creating the Classroom Culture
- The Kingdom and the Classroom Culture
"The Kingdom and the Classroom Culture" was presented by Gerald Miller at Teachers Week 2015, on August 4-7, held at Faith Builders Educational Programs in Guys Mills, Pennsylvania.
