Christian Schools of Florida
Accreditation Standards
Strand 2: Spirituality: Stimulating Spiritual Growth and Understanding
The school intentionally commits to stimulating the spiritual growth and understanding of students by engaging students in the study of the Scriptures, teaching them methods for a life-time of biblical study, showing them how to develop a biblical/transformational world and life view, and providing opportunities throughout the curriculum for them to perceive God at work in all areas of history and life. The school engages students in activities of spiritual renewal and empowerment and provides opportunities for service and application.
In addressing the following Standards for this Strand, the school:
2.1
has a written philosophy of education, reflecting a commitment to Biblical/
transformational perspectives and expressing a reformed position, through which the
student is enabled to develop and demonstrate a Christian view of God, man, and the
world.
transformational perspectives and expressing a reformed position, through which the
student is enabled to develop and demonstrate a Christian view of God, man, and the
world.
2.2
Christian viewpoint that: (1) integrates learning with faith, stimulates informed,
biblical thinking, (3) encourages a growing understanding of God as the sovereign
Lord of the universe, (4) views the Church as his transformational agent, and (5)
encourages a growing understanding of the Holy Scriptures and its relevancy to
personal faith and Christian walk.
biblical thinking, (3) encourages a growing understanding of God as the sovereign
Lord of the universe, (4) views the Church as his transformational agent, and (5)
encourages a growing understanding of the Holy Scriptures and its relevancy to
personal faith and Christian walk.
2.3
demonstrates a commitment to presenting each student with her/his need for a
personal trust in Jesus Christ alone as Lord and Savior.
personal trust in Jesus Christ alone as Lord and Savior.
2.4
demonstrates that it encourages each student towards a knowledge of and love for the
Scriptures as the sole rule for faith and practice.
Scriptures as the sole rule for faith and practice.
2.5
presents to students opportunities to explore avenues for a lifetime of Christian
ministry and service in fulfillment of the Cultural Mandate and the Great Commission.
ministry and service in fulfillment of the Cultural Mandate and the Great Commission.
2.6
engages students in the practice of worship and praise.
2.7
provides opportunities for Christian service.