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resources defining the philosophy, purpose and practice of Seventh-day Adventist education
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Adventist Education in North America - Who We Are Kindergarten-Grade 12Learn about the mission and purpose of Adventist education in North America. Sign in to access resources in the teacher toolkit. -
ASDASA 2021 Presentations Preschool-Grade 12Themed "Something Better," the 2021 Association of Seventh-day Adventist School Administrators Conference brought together experts and practitioners in three key areas: collaborative culture, capacity building, and commitment to growth. Sessions... -
Continuous School Improvement Resources - Southwestern Union Kindergarten-Grade 12View the Southwestern Union Conference's continuous school improvement plan, as well as resources for forming your own. Accreditation and evaluation resources are also included. -
General Conference Education Resources Tertiary-LifelongFind online resources provided by the General Conference (GC) Office of Education, including faith integration materials, in the following categories: * Official Publications * Video Resources * Audio Resources * Reference Materials *... -
Guide for the Spiritual Master Plan in Seventh-day Adventist Education Kindergarten-TertiaryThis evaluation manual outlines the South American Division's plan for Christian spiritual development in schools at every level. Original Portuguese and Spanish copies also available. -
Sabbath School Videos on Adventist Education - New Zealand Tertiary-LifelongCoordinating with the adult Sabbath School quarterly for 4th quarter in 2020, the Adventist Education Office in the New Zealand Pacific Union Conference has compiled a short, professionally produced video clip presentation to complement and support each week’s... -
The Ideal Adventist College Graduate Tertiary-LifelongWhat would the ideal Adventist college graduate look like? On the weekend of March 14-16, 2008, presidents and others leaders of Adventist colleges and universities based in North America came up with the answer. Actually, the provisional... -
The Special Character of Adventist Education Video Kindergarten-Grade 12Watch this video to learn what makes Kempsey Adventist School in Australia a Christ-centered educational ministry. Help parents and teachers understand the special character of Seventh-day Adventist education through this demonstration of best practices in... -
Ingredients of an Effective Adventist School Kindergarten-Grade 12Richard Osborn conducted research identifying the ingredients of the most successful elementary, secondary, and K-12 schools in the North American Division, comparing those results with general effective school research. Grade your own school compared to the... -
10 Reasons Adventist Schools Work Preschool-TertiaryReprinted and used with permission from North American Division Office of Education, this list describes ten important ways Adventist education benefits students. -
A Call to Nurture Resilient Faith in Adventist Education Kindergarten-Tertiary New!!"Adventist educators and education professionals must prepare students to face a secular world that is increasingly and openly hostile to Christianity. Our Adventist schools must address how we prepare students to face this secular world independently... -
A Must Read for Christian Educators - The Latest in Revealing Jesus Series Kindergarten-Grade 12“The latest in a series of books about how teachers reveal Jesus to students can help safeguard Christian education in a changing society, says its editors.” -
Adventist Education and the Apocalyptic Vision - Part I Grade 10-LifelongFirst delivered as a keynote at the 2006 NAD Teachers Convention. In this first of two parts, Knight examined the apocalyptic imperative that inspired the rise of Adventism and the all-important relationship between that imperative and the rise and continuing... -
Adventist Education and the Apocalyptic Vision - Part II Kindergarten-LifelongThis article is Part II of the keynote address presented at the North American Division's Teachers' Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, on August 6, 2006. In Part I, we... -
Adventist Education in the 21st Century Kindergarten-LifelongTrenchard proposes that Adventist higher education has historically been biblical, complete, comprehensive, critical, essential, futuristic, inclusive, international, legitimate, progressive, serving and superior. Discussing each of these traits and how they... -
Adventist Education in the 21st Century - 8 Significant Trends Preschool-LifelongRasi considers the global Adventist education system today, sharing positive trends such as an expanding focus, a visionary voice, steady growth, increased recognition, spiritual formation and service, and mission. He notes continuing challenges: declining... -
Adventist Education Logo and Branding Standards Kindergarten-Grade 12This site has all the information and logos you need for marketing Adventist education. Download the official logo and read the philosophy behind it. Be sure to check the use and privacy policies. While shared by the North American Division, the information... -
Adventist Educators Speak - Insights on Educating for Eternity Preschool-TertiaryDownload the Adventist Educators Blog’s first book compilation, Adventist Educators Speak: Insights on Educating for Eternity, published by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. This book is available as a free resource for all Adventist... -
Already Gone Tertiary-LifelongThis article reported the research finding of Ken Ham and Britt Beemer’s book Already Gone, stating that before Adventist young people finally leave the church by finishing high school, they have already been led away from their faith by secular worldview.... -
Alternate Models for Achieving Adventist Educational Mission in Urban Education Kindergarten-TertiaryWith more and more of the world’s population moving to urban areas, a culture of outreach is needed for all areas of ministry. This article includes a list of requirements for urban education aiming to transform lives.This is a supplemental article... -
Brain Games at Southwestern Adventist University Kindergarten-LifelongTaylor discusses Brain Games at Southwestern Adventist University. Brain Games is a program to encourage the most academically minded academy students to attend Southwestern. It gives the students a vision of what a Christian scientist's career might look... -
Called to Lead, Nurture, Engage, and Serve in the Cities Kindergarten-TertiaryThe author suggests we must ask and answer some questions about specific challenges in urban settings, including a re-examination of the funding structure of our Adventist educational system. -
Can Education Be Adventist And Excellent, Too? Grade 1-LifelongThis article argues for excellence in Adventist schools, referring to the Bible, Ellen White's writings, early Adventist history, and current research on quality schooling. It outlines a Continuous Cycle-Of-Excellence Model including purposes/reasons, plans/resources,... -
Christian Education Bible Study Kindergarten-Grade 12"Would you like to know what the Bible says about education? Does the Bible teach that we should give our children a 'Christian' education?" Learn the answers in Dr. Brown's Bible study. Included components: Bible... -
Christian Education in the Urban Setting - Facing Realities and Overcoming Challenges Kindergarten-Grade 8The author provides a philosophical framework to face the challenges or urban education head-on and present the life-transforming gospel message through effective, God-centered education. -
Conversations of Importance Tertiary-LifelongAdventist colleges and universities must create an environment where conversations between older and younger Adventists can occur, creating an sense of community and a safety. Gordon Bietz addresses the threats to balanced conversations between these two groups, and suggests that revisiting the schools' vision in the areas of a Christ-centered campus, academic excellence, a distinct Seventh-day Adventist environment, an ethic of service, caring hospitality, and affordable education, will help establish a bond of mutual love and trust. -
Dance Grade 4-LifelongThe Seventh-day Adventist Church has traditionally taught that the Christian should not dance, because such practice tends to undermine and destroy the spiritual and moral life. However, many ask: Why can't we dance? Perhaps they know what the church teaches,... -
David Asscherick on Education Kindergarten-Grade 12Assherick speaks on education at the Michigan Conference Teacher Commissioning service, inspiring teachers to the unique purpose of education from a Christian perspective. An excellent overview for parents or educators wondering about the purposes of true... -
Education - Our Fathers 'To Do List' for Adventist Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12A short list of what God tells us to include in Seventh-day Adventist schools, gleaned from chapters 1, 3, 4 of Ellen White's book, Education. -
Education for What? Thoughts on the Purpose and Identity of Adventist Education Kindergarten-Grade 12Knight provides an overview of the general, spiritual, and apocalyptic goals of Adventist education. He notes that Ellen White emphasized the importance of focused Christian education for bringing change to our world. The focus that brings change requires... -
Faith by Design - Creating and Implementing a Spiritual Master Plan Grade 9-TertiaryIn addition to focusing on quality academic programs, “it is now the time for Adventist schools to also be intentional in developing the faith of the entire learning community—students, administrators, teachers, and support staff.” This article... -
Globalization and Christian Spirituality - Implications for Adventist Higher Education Institutions Tertiary"The influence of globalization on contemporary life cannot be overemphasized. Its effects have been greatly felt in the continuing quest to maintain an authentic Christian spirituality. Seventh-day Adventist leaders and educators at Adventist institutions... -
Implementing a Biblical Vision for Education - Challenges Facing Leaders from Primary Campuses of Christian Schools in Sydney, Australia Kindergarten-Grade 8"This article outlines the results of a recent study that investigated the challenges that leaders from primary campuses of Christian schools in Sydney are faced with as they seek to implement a biblical vision for education, along with strategies... -
INFO Editorial: Foundations Grade 1-TertiaryIn this editorial, the editor tells the story of a house being built on a former garbage dump. Just like a house must have a foundation, education must have a foundation. Unless a conscious effort is made to avoid doing so, we too may be building upon garbage.... -
Is God Coming to Campus Too? Thoughts on the Distinctive Features of Adventist Higher Education TertiaryThis article is an adaptation of Dr. Andreason’s Fall Semester 2005 Convocation speech delivered September 1, 2005 on the campus of Andrews University. Andreasen argues the necessity of Christian colleges and universities offering their students a... -
JAE Editiorial: Facing the New Quinquennium Kindergarten-LifelongThis JAE editorial by the Adventist General Conference Director of Education reflects on past accomplishments and future challenges to Adventist education. Prepared for the General Conference Session in 1990, Rasi outlines four goals to meet challenges: foster... -
JAE Editorial: Adventist Educational Essentials Kindergarten-LifelongIn this special issue on Character Education, George R. Knight's editorial addresses the question of why the Adventist church spends millions of dollars each year to support over 5000 Adventist schools worldwide, when free public education is available. Articles... -
JAE Editorial: Becoming the Head - Priorities in Adventist Education Kindergarten-TertiaryReferencing the biblical story of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, Taylor describes the priorities for Christian schools. Articles in this issue include: Education for What? Thoughts on the Purpose and Identity of Adventist... -
JAE Editorial: Beyond the Maze - Principles for Adventist Education in a Changing World Kindergarten-TertiaryIn this editorial, Melgosa explores the question “What do we do with change in education?” Additional articles in this issue include: ​Vaccines: The Power Tool... -
JAE Editorial: Eternity in Our Sight Preschool-Tertiary"This special issue of The Journal of Adventist Education (JAE) is part of a long-standing tradition. Each quinquennium, a special General Conference issue featuring education reports from each division of the Seventh-day Adventist world church... -
JAE Editorial: Excellence and Quality for Life and Eternity Preschool-Lifelong"Excellence is about dedicating oneself to a life of continuous improvement." In this editorial, Lekic invites Adventist educators to "listen to one another as we continue to pursue excellence and quality in Adventist education". Articles... -
JAE Editorial: Possibilities Ahead Kindergarten-LifelongCalvin Rock expresses his convictions about the importance of education to the church's welfare. The Adventist Review and the Integration of Faith and Learning Institute are discussed. Scholarship programs and endowments, a strong elementary and secondary... -
JAE Editorial: The House of Life Kindergarten-LifelongIn the special 1990 General Conference Session issue of the Journal of Adventist Education, Griffiths' editorial outlines the importance of supporting Adventist education at all levels. He calls for a re-affirmation of the total ministry of the church. Feature... -
JAE Editorial: The Uniqueness of Adventist Education Preschool-LifelongGeneral Conference Education Director Garland Dulan reflects on the challenges facing Adventist education in 2010, and suggests 7 elements that make it stable and unique: its unifying mission, its whole-person development focus, its faith perspective, its... -
JAE Editorial: What Makes a School Adventist? Kindergarten-LifelongIn the special 2000 General Conference Session souvenir issue of JAE, Humberto Rasi shares how a knowledge of God, an understanding of the Bible, and opportunities for students to develop an active relationship with Jesus Christ, are the essential characteristics... -
JAE Editorial: Will Adventist Education Still Pay? Kindergarten-LifelongAdventists need to clarify their distinctiveness in order to sell the idea that Adventist education in its difference pays, rather than costs. Christian education needs to remain true to its nature if it is to retain its effectiveness, its power to attract... -
Learning to Teach Adults - Principles of Adult Education in the Writings of Ellen White Tertiary"This paper examines the writings of Ellen White for the presence and application of several key adult education principles as identified by Malcolm Knowles. The practical application of these principles is then examined in the teaching of college English... -
Marriage Reaffirmation Grade 10-Tertiary"Marriage issues can only be appreciated in their true dimension when viewed in the context of the divine ideal for marriage. God established marriage in Eden, and Jesus Christ affirmed its monogamous and heterosexual character, defining it as a lifelong... -
Miracle at the school gate Kindergarten-LifelongBehold, I command you to be strong and of good courage; do not fear or be dismayed, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 -
My Principles Grade 6-LifelongThe Christian's life must be governed, oriented, directed, led by principles that are applied in different situations of life. These are my principles, all of which emanate from the Word of God, from the writings of Ellen White and from my personal convictions.... -
New Adventist Educational Model - Video Grade 1-Grade 9This video (in Spanish) shares the Adventist educational model implemented by the Vicente Suarez Cumbres Institute, Mexico. It illustrates how the principles of Adventist education and values formation can be integrated into an educational model. -
Perceived Educational Principles in Middle-Level Computer Classes in Some Adventist Educational Institutions Grade 7-Grade 12Due to the profound educational changes currently taking place, which include the introduction of computers in education, the present study sought to investigate the differences in the perception of educational principles transmitted in computer classes among... -
Perspectives Method Grade 6-LifelongThis method can be applied with great benefit in biblical passages where stories or anecdotes are narrated. For example, the stories of Genesis, Exodus, Joshua, Judges, the Gospels etc. It is a matter of studying and meditating on a chosen story, living it... -
Protology and Eschatology of the Sabbath - The Sabbath in Eden and in the End-time Conflict Grade 8-LifelongThe research exposes the protological aspects of the Edenic institution of the Sabbath, as well as evaluating its function as a seal of God in contrast to the mark of the beast in the context of the great end-time conflict, as presented in the book of Revelation. -
Quality Adventist Schools - A School Review and Improvement Framework Kindergarten-Grade 12Simplify your school improvement process using the Australian Adventist Education school review and continuous quality improvement tool. This framework enables schools to self-evaluate, building a culture of improvement and excellence to ensure quality, sustainable... -
Reaching the Millennial Generation - A Necessity for Adventist Education Tertiary-LifelongWho are the Millennials? Jeffery shares insight into what needs to happen within Adventist education to meet the needs of those born between 1978 and 2002. This generation, expected to be the most highly educated, affluent, and ethnically diverse in history,... -
Respect for Learners - A Christian Didactic Perspective Tertiary-LifelongSutcliffe's aim is to "convince the educator of the crucial importance of treating every learner with the utmost respect, especially in a Christian educational institution." This paper was presented at the 28th Institute of Christian Teaching. -
Romans 14 Grade 1-TertiaryThe Bible demonstrates that the principles of health and Sabbath observance are not in disagreement. -
Schools of the Bible - Contours of the Divine Plan for Education Kindergarten-TertiaryTaylor examines each of the ten schools described directly in the Bible, looking at the educational purpose, setting, teacher and student characteristics, curriculum, methods, learning activities, and outcomes in each. Finally, Taylor identifies the “shared... -
Servant Leadership -- A New Paradigm for Successful Administration Tertiary-LifelongThis article provides a definition, characteristics and implications of servant leadership. It also shows that this type of leadership is found in both the Old and New Testaments, and exemplified in the life of Christ. -
Seventh-day Adventist General Conference Education Department Kindergarten-LifelongThe General Conference Education Department supervises, coordinates, promotes and controls quality of the global Adventist educational system. This includes over 8,500 schools, colleges, and universities, with over 108,500 teachers and 1,954,920 students.... -
State of Adventist Education Report Kindergarten-Grade 12The goal of inspecting the state of Adventist Education is to rebuild where necessary. Topics in this report include discrepancy between purpose and enrollment, priorities for the 2015-2020 quinquennium, and using education to reach the cities. -
Stewardship of the Environment - An Adventist Imperative Tertiary-LifelongMhlanga points out some impediments that have contributed to Adventist's lack of high level awareness and commitment to environmental care. He gives reasons why Adventist should view themselves as key players in matters of the environment. He also examines... -
Strengthening Adventist Education in the North American Division - Recommendations for Educators Kindergarten-Grade 12Facing decreasing enrollment rates, leaders appointed a NAD Education Task Force. Here are the resulting recommendations. -
Supporting Education, Research, and Training in the 21st Century Preschool-TertiaryPartnerships among the Curriculum and Instruction Resource Center Linking Educators (CIRCLE), the Adventist Learning Community (ALC), and the Institute of Church Ministry (ICM) now connect more Adventists to education and training resources, and a large collection of research and ministry materials. -
TEACH Editorial Vol 2 Issue 1: Christian School Characteristics Kindergarten-LifelongIn this TEACH Journal article, Rieger looks at two defining characteristics of Christian schools. Articles in this issue are titled: Issues in Studying the Bible in Secondary School Religion ClassesChristian School Counselling: Towards Conceptualising... -
The Basics of Adventist Education Kindergarten-LifelongWhat are the real basics of Adventist education? With the many reform reports of the 1980s influencing educational practice in America, Fullerton calls on parents and educators to re-exam, define, and clarify the core essentials for curriculum in Adventist... -
The Biblical Worldview and Its Predictive Element as a Guiding Reference Point for Pedagogical Reflection TertiaryThis paper reflects on the current situation of thought that attempts to guide educational processes, and on the possibility of the biblical worldview to become the provider of assumptions and rationality to guide pedagogical reflection in a context in which... -
The Big Difference - The Case for Christian Education Tertiary-LifelongThis article outlines three major categories in which significant differences exist between Adventist schools and public schools. These categories are goals and objectives, philosophy, and methodology. -
The Essential Characteristics of Adventist Higher Education Tertiary-LifelongGeraty looks at the ways that Seventh-day Adventist higher education is unique to secular institutions. This paper was presented at the 12th Institute of Christian Teaching. -
The Essential Characteristics of Adventist Higher Education Tertiary-LifelongThis article discusses the following essential characteristics of Adventist Higher Education: identity, mission, and the physical, mental, spiritual realms, as well as developing the intellect. It concludes with a list of challenges. This article is based... -
The Journal of Adventist Education Tertiary-Lifelong New!!Journal published bimonthly for Adventist educators. Addresses current issues in Adventist education, from both practical and philosophical standpoints. Available in English and limited editions in French, Spanish and Portuguese. More a teacher handbook than... -
The Metanarrative of a Biblical Curriculum Tertiary-LifelongToday the magic of the screens is a more powerful and seductive force than the stars in the universe therefore it is imperative that we reconsider how we deliver schooling, kindergarten through graduate school in order to connect with the minds of the young.... -
The Papacy in Retrospect Grade 9-LifelongIn this study I use the word retrospective to indicate that something is described from its end, looking backward, and the word prospective to indicate the opposite, something is described from its beginning, looking forward, following the normal course of... -
The Relevance of Biblical Apocalyptics in Adventist Education - A Reflection TertiaryThe biblical apocalyptic vision has given the Seventh-day Adventist Church identity and relevance; without it, Adventism would not be the same. However, in recent decades, several have denied or have had a passive attitude towards this vision, both at the... -
The Social Function of Adventist Education Kindergarten-Lifelong"The social function of the Adventist school has both a conservative and a revolutionary aspect. The commingling of those two roles empowers the developing student to be in the world but not of the world." -
The Spiritual Mission of Seventh-day Adventist Education in the 21st Century Tertiary-LifelongSouthern Adventist University President Bietz says of Adventist higher education in the 21st century: "We create environments where the Word becomes flesh every day, in every class, in every contact with every students, and through every employee".... -
The Theo-Scriptura Worldview - A Viable Option for 21st-century Educators Kindergarten-Tertiary"High performance, high spirituality, and even the magnanimity of the moving targets of excellence or quality are all largely dependent upon the mindsets of the human resources and the well-aligned system. Mindsets can be equated with worldviews. To... -
There Arose a Generation That Did Not Remember - The Challenge of Maintaining Distinctively Christian Institutional Cultures in an Era of Change Kindergarten-Tertiary"The preservation and perpetuation of core institutional vision, values, ethos and identity to succeeding generations are critical imperatives that confront all Christian educational organisations. Christian institutions have historically been prone... -
Total Commitment to God Kindergarten-LifelongDo the wheels and gears of the Adventist church just turn out above-average products and services that cannot be readily distinguished from their secular counterparts? Or does the Church make sure its basic products and services reveal to the world the way... -
Two Ministries - One Mission Kindergarten-LifelongBased on his keynote address at the Atlantic Union Conference Pastor/Teacher Convention in August 2009, Knight shows that the pastoral field and the educators field have the same mission as two Seventh-day Adventist ministries. It is imperative that both ministries... -
What is Distinctive about SDA Education? Preschool-LifelongThis one-page article addresses the questions: "What is distinct about Adventist education? Are we just another Christian school that has a Bible class in the curriculum?" Share with school staff, parents, church members, school board members as... -
What Is Philosophy? Grade 10-LifelongPhilosophy is a term derived from two Greek words, "philos" and "ophia", meaning "love of wisdom". This classical definition makes philosophy a never-ending tension, a never-ending search for the true knowledge of reality. -
What Is the Special Character of an Adventist College or University? TertiaryTaylor discusses six key commitments of Adventist post-secondary education “around which the educational community can rally and in which important developments can take place.” In addition to discussing each commitment, the article provides recommendations... -
What's a Nice Church Like Ours Doing in the Education Business? Tertiary-LifelongThis article is based on a speech at the NAD Higher Education Summit in Tuscon, Arizona, in December 1995 and compares the costs of Adventist education with the benefits. It also briefly outlines the history of the development of Adventist higher education... -
What's Unique About Adventist Education? Tertiary-LifelongThis article shows through a brief survey of history how the quest in Adventist education for the harmonious development of the student is not unique to Adventist education but is as old as man's quest for knowledge. It also shows why Jesus should be the integrating... -
Where Are All the Children Gone? Preschool-TertiaryThis 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation speaks about enrollment in Adventist schools in North America, which has been on a precipitous slide for the past 30 plus years, despite the fact that church membership has gone up by 70% during that same period... -
World Summary of Schools, Teachers, and Students: December 31, 2020 Kindergarten-TertiaryThis report shares the numbers of Adventist schools, teachers, and students broken down by division and level. Total baptisms during the 2015-2020 quinquennium is also shared by level.