Integrating Faith and Learning in Distance Education in the Ghanaian Context
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Date
2015-10
Authors
Dr. Wa-Mbaleka, Safary
Appiah, John
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Abstract
Seventh-day Adventist education is unique because it is
holistic and redemptive in nature. All components of the curriculum
are geared toward students’ redemption by connecting them to Jesus
Christ. Scriptures are expected to be an integral part of the academic
programs to develop students’ spirituality. Programs such as church
services, group meetings, and weeks of prayer are organized
to connect resident students to Jesus Christ. Distance learning
students, however, do not benefit from these programs. This paper
synthesizes the philosophy of Adventist education, defines distance
education, and recommends ways to integrate faith and learning
among distance education students to provide an opportunity for
them to accept Jesus as their personal Savior and Lord. The paper
can help other faith-based institutions to effectively integrate faith
and learning in their curricula for distance learning.
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Adventist philosophy of education, Distance learning, Integration of faith and learning, Spiritual connectedness, Curriculum, Africa, Ghana.