Knowing God classes
Every student at Covenant has a weekly timetabled 'Knowing God' class. This is an opportunity for students to focus on knowing God as he is revealed to us in the Bible. The primary activity of this class is to read and consider the Scriptures together so that all students might come to know God and grow in their knowledge, love and trust in him.
Growing in relationship with God is not something that only happens in 'Knowing God' classes. All subjects are taught from a Christian perspective by Christian teachers who encourage our students to use the Scriptures as a lens through which they see examine the world.
Why don't we call it 'Christian Studies'?
The name 'Knowing God' is helpful for students, parents and staff to understand the purpose of this class. We are not merely 'studying' what a Christian is, or trying to understand the contents of the Bible. At Covenant Christian School, we are explicitly spending time getting to Know God through the Scriptures. This 'knowing' is not merely knowledge of God; the goal is for a relationship with God through the Lord Jesus.
What are the intended outcomes of 'Knowing God'?
The central mission of the ‘Knowing God’ program is to serve Christ by seeking to see all students grow in knowing God. The students that are hearing these ideas for the first time will be told the story of God’s dealing with the people he has created. Those familiar with God and his story will come to know him more. We desire them to have true faith; the faith that brings true life. We are seeking to see all students mature in Christ, knowing his lordship through his sacrifice on the cross. We do this under God, knowing that whilst we work towards this end only, he alone can give the growth.
What do students learn in 'Knowing God'?
Every year students work through the Scriptures, starting with God’s good creation, continuing chronologically through some of the stories of the Old Testament, then arriving at the Gospel of Jesus Christ before concluding with a focus on what this could and should mean for our students. For the most part, different stories are chosen in each year, so that students are exposed to the different parts of God’s story, whilst still hearing each part taught in its biblical context. This approach also means students have the bigger narrative of the Scriptures as a foundation for their understanding of the smaller stories. Whilst moving through the stories, students are also having their attention drawn to one aspect of God’s character. This structure ensures students are engaging with the centrality of Christ, God's revelation through his word and their response to God in every year.
