The Greatest Commandment: The Best Strategies for Christian Teachers to Live out Christ’s Call in a Secular Setting
At an occupational level, there is one kind of individual that faces a unique set of challenges in living out Christ’s commands to love in the freest capacity, that is, the Christian teacher. Specifically, complications arise for those who teach in a secular workplace environment due to the Federal and State legislation set in place, which teachers must abide by. This of course is in addition to the taboos formed around any sort of mention of faith within public schools, even if it is according to regulation. Though, despite these challenges, teachers must not count themselves exempt from putting into practice the greatest commandments within their place of work. Even in a public school setting, teachers are still able to live out the call to love as Jesus has instructed. Within a secular teaching environment, the best way Christian teachers can successfully live out the greatest command–that is, to love–is by integrating their faith into teaching practices, fostering genuine relationships, and demonstrating Christ-like love through actions.
IDS 499, Senior Capstone
James Berry
P114
10 – 10:30 AM