Transforming Faith: Teaching as a Christian Vocation in a Secular, Worldview-Diverse Culture

Abstract

THIS ARTICLE ADVOCATES the thesis that Christian teachers can and should draw on the resources of their faith in their work of leading teaching and learning. The secular approach where faith is treated as a private matter and the ‘market share’ approach where the dominance of Christian faith is sought, are both rejected. A third way which aspires to the Christian transformation of teaching and learning in the cause of both the common good and the building of God's kingdom is advanced. It is argued that this can underpin a fully professional understanding of the Christian vocation to teach.