__Julia K. Stronks__ is a practicing attorney and assistant professor of political and international studies at Whitworth College in Spokane, Washington. __Gloria Goris Stronks__ is a scholar in residence at Whitworth University and the author of several books. She previously served as professor of education at Calvin University.

A guide for Christians teaching in public schools to (1) bring their faith to bear on their work and (2) understand the legal issues governing religion and public schools.

Preface  
1 Walking a Fine Line  
2 Teaching Morals and Values  
3 Planning Curriculum  
4 Religious Freedom and the Law  
5 Applying the Law in the Classroom  
6 Traditional Faith and the Secular Humanism Debate  
7 A Cloud of Witnesses  
Appendix A  
Appendix B  
Reference List

An eBook offering guidance for Christian teachers in public schools. Covers faith integration and legal issues surrounding religion in education. Ideal for educators seeking clarity.

\["For Christian educators in public school settings", "Clarifies legal issues regarding faith in education", "You will confidently share your faith at work"\]

This eBook empowers Christian teachers to integrate faith in public education while navigating legal boundaries.

Stronks, Julia K.

Stronks, Gloria Goris

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Preface

1 Walking a Fine Line

2 Teaching Morals and Values

3 Planning Curriculum

4 Religious Freedom and the Law

5 Applying the Law in the Classroom

6 Traditional Faith and the Secular Humanism Debate

7 A Cloud of Witnesses

Appendix A: Resources

Appendix B: Unit: The Wonder of Our World

Reference List

About the Author

Assists Christians working in public schools to think Christianly about their jobs and clarify the relationship between schools and communities on legal issues.

If Christian teachers in public schools are often unsure how to relate their faith to their work. How can I teach Christian values without Christianity as a foundation? How can my faith influence my teaching? What can I say in the classroom? Or after class? Christian Teachers in Public Schools provides an invaluable resource for Christian teachers faced with such questions. offers: \* a discussion of how to plan curriculum in ways that stay true to one's faith \* an overview of the legal aspects of religion and the public schools \* ways to teach Christian values in a multicultural community \* practical guidance for applying the law to the classroom \* testimony and advice from numerous Christian teachers in state-sponsored schools Teachers, administrators, prospective teachers, and parents who wish to learn more about public schooling and the Christian faith will find this a thought-provoking book.

Julia K. Stronks is a practicing attorney and assistant professor of political and international studies at Whitworth College. Gloria Goris Stronks is professor of education at Calvin College and is the author, coauthor, or editor of four books, including A Vision with a Task.

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A guide for Christians teaching in public schools to (1) bring their faith to bear on their work and (2) understand the legal issues governing religion and public schools.

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