Teaching Christianly: Exploring Christian School Teachers’ Insights

 

Walk into any Christian school, and you’ll likely find its mission statement proudly displayed—pledging commitments such as Christ-centered education, biblical truth, and academic excellence rooted in faith. These words are inspiring, but they also raise a profound question: how does this mission translate into everyday classroom practice? In Christian education circles, the phrase teaching Christianly is often used. But what does it mean to “teach Christianly”? This is the big question that lies at the heart of a recent qualitative study exploring how Christian school teachers in Australia and the United States interpret the idea of “teaching Christianly” and enact their faith in educational settings.