The Davenport Christian School (DCS)  philosophy of education reflects the core beliefs that our organization has about education. Our educational philosophy is rooted in the Scriptures and are defined as follows: 

We believe in a Biblical worldview and this is the lens through which we see reality. Our stated purpose is to promote this lens as the sole medium through which all education should be administered. With the Bible as the only foundation, we learn reason and understanding that leads to real wisdom. Proverbs 1:7, 9:10; Colossians 1:9-10, 2:8; 2 Timothy 3:16; Romans 12:2

We believe that parents have the primary responsibility to educate their children in the fear and admonition of the Lord. The authority of the school is an extension of the authority of the parents.  Therefore, the school must work in partnership with the home to instill the values of Christ, just as a mother and father must work in agreement to train up the child. Deuteronomy 4:9; 6:7-9; Proverbs 22:6; Ephesians 6:1-4

We believe that Christian education serves to recognize the uniqueness of every child as made in God’s image. Each child consists of three distinct parts – spirit, mind, and body.  Each is part of an integrated whole and cannot be dismissed or separated in the learning process. Matthew 22:37-40; Luke 2:52; Psalm; 139:13-16

We believe that academic excellence is an expression of worship of Almighty God as Creator and Ruler. The dominion mandate is given to man to subdue (understand) the earth and all that is in it.  All truth is God’s truth and there is no dimension, nor subject that is apart from Him. Genesis 1:26-31; Psalm 111:2; John 8:32; 2 Peter 1:3

We believe that those who would seek to disciple young people must themselves be disciples of Jesus Christ.  Each relationship in the Christian school where faculty and staff are concerned serve to model a life worthy of emulation. Because the student will resemble his or her teacher, only an authentic witness will serve to transmit a biblical worldview with credibility. Luke 6:40; 1 Corinthians 11:1; Hebrews 13:7; Romans 10:14-17

We believe that to maximize the potential of learners, a broad and balanced variety of curricular and extra-curricular opportunities must exist to enable students to achieve their God-given talents and abilities. A balanced education recognizes that students will enter all aspects of society and have a sphere of influence. Matthew 25:14-30; Romans 12:3-8; 1 Peter 4:10-11; 2 Corinthians 10:13-16

We believe that Christian education should prepare students to live in the world, even while they are “not of the world.” In this way, they will serve as ambassadors of reconciliation.  To this end, Christian schools are cognizant of all governing laws and authorities and work within the framework of educational standards.  Christian school graduates should be the best graduates and citizens because they seek to glorify God in all things. John 17; Romans 13:1-7; 1 Corinthians 10:31-32; 1 Corinthians 11