Exploring Lived Experiences of Non-Adventist Students

Abstract

Adventist education is influenced by a philosophy that presents God as the Creator and sustainer of the Universe. Integration of Faith and Learning (IFL) as the basic tool for implementing a Christ-centered curriculum has received a lot of attention in literature. However, regardless of the fact that there are students of different faiths in Adventist schools, not much attention is paid to their perceptions of IFL. The behaviorist theories, humanistic theories, and the social and cultural theories emphasize the observance of human needs for effective learning. This case study was conducted in Cavite, Philippines, through interviews and observation of four non-Adventist students and two teachers in an Adventist Academy. The results and recommendations of this study may help equip Adventist teachers and administrators with effective strategies of IFL. The interviews and observations proved that there is an effective IFL in the academy. The strategies used are potent enough to positively impact the non-Adventists toward adopting Christian standards of living.