{"product_id":"wisdom-and-formation-a-christian-philosophy-of-education-9798196599248","title":"Wisdom and Formation: A Christian Philosophy of Education","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Francis Omedo\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Education\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEducation as Formation: The Calling and Philosophy of Christian Education\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is the true purpose of education? Is it merely the transfer of information, the development of career skills, or preparation for social success? \u003ci\u003eEducation as Formation: The Calling and Philosophy of Christian Education\u003c\/i\u003e argues that authentic Christian education is far deeper-it is the intentional formation of the whole person through truth, wisdom, discipleship, character, and spiritual transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a culture where education is often reduced to performance metrics, standardized achievement, and vocational outcomes, this book recovers the historic Christian vision of education as a sacred calling. It presents learning not simply as intellectual accumulation, but as the shaping of hearts, minds, habits, values, and worldview under the lordship of Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the center of the book is the conviction that education is always formative. Every educational system shapes beliefs, desires, moral imagination, identity, and vision for life. The question is not whether students are being formed, but what they are being formed into. This book equips educators, ministry leaders, parents, pastors, and institutional builders to understand and embrace their role as spiritual and intellectual formers of people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book carefully examines the philosophy of Christian education through themes such as truth, wisdom, virtue, discipleship, biblical worldview, spiritual formation, moral development, cultural engagement, and vocation. Readers are guided to think critically about the relationship between theology and education while developing practical approaches for cultivating transformational learning environments rooted in biblical truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial attention is given to the calling of Christian educators. Teaching is presented not merely as a profession, but as a ministry of formation and stewardship. The work explores how Christian teachers and leaders can model wisdom, nurture spiritual maturity, cultivate moral discernment, and inspire learners toward faithful living and kingdom-centered purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for a broad audience, this book serves: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristian educators seeking a deeper philosophy of teaching and learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePastors and ministry leaders building discipleship-centered education systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents interested in worldview formation and biblical education\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheology and education students exploring Christian philosophy of education\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchool leaders and institutional builders developing faith-based learning cultures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBalancing theological depth with practical clarity, \u003ci\u003eEducation as Formation\u003c\/i\u003e explains complex ideas in an accessible and compelling manner while remaining intellectually rigorous. It invites readers to move beyond shallow educational models toward a vision of learning that transforms lives, communities, and generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an age marked by cultural confusion, fragmented identity, and moral uncertainty, this book offers a compelling vision for Christian education rooted in truth, wisdom, discipleship, and spiritual formation. More than a philosophy of education, it is a call to recover the transformative mission of teaching and learning in the service of God and humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003echristian education philosophy, education as formation, biblical worldview and learning, spiritual formation in education, christian teaching and discipleship, faith based education systems, theology of education, christian worldview formation, christian pedagogy and leadership, biblical teaching philosophy, christian discipleship education, transformational christian learning, faith and learning integration, christian school leadership, wisdom and spiritual formation\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47892687913111,"sku":"9798196599248","price":1673.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798196599248.webp?v=1781188237","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/wisdom-and-formation-a-christian-philosophy-of-education-9798196599248","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}