Truth Seeking
What is it?
We struggle together (and in schools we struggle particularly within our disciplines) to discern and to become conscious of and to understand the context in which we live with all of its joys and struggles.
"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things."
Philippians 4:8
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law."
Galatians 5:22-23
Starting Questions
Where is there ambiguity or conflict in my academic discipline? How can we as a class seek to, with the fruit of the Spirit, sort through the conflict? (Examples abound: Economic inequality: How should Christians respond? Homosexuality: What does the Bible actually teach? Evolution: Are Science and Scripture in conflict?)
How can I as a teacher - or we as a class - practice convicted charitable disagreement about important topics?
Are there people that I could invite into my class (in person or electronically/Skype?) who seek to sort through these tricky issues in their own life or work?
What topics do I generally avoid or skim over because I don't want to discuss controversial issues? What message might that be sending to my students?
Additional Resources
The following is a list of teacher-generated ideas of ways that this practice could be implemented in the classroom or school culture.
