Grow up into Christ: the history and ethos of Christian community schools

Master of Education"Grow Up Into Christ : The History and Ethos of Christian Community Schools" is an historical study of one of the largest groups amongst the Christian schooling movements operating in Australia today. This study has concentrated on the period from 1974 to 1990, surveying the history of the founding of this organisation in 1975, leading to its rapid growth in affiliated schools during the 1980's and its tapering off in 1990. Included is an investigation into the reasons for the rapid rate of growth, and its decline at the end of the 1980's. The distinctive ethos of Christian Community Schools is investigated after this, in particular their theology of education, the ideology of G.I.F.T.S., and the centrality of the concept of a learning community based on love and maturity in Jesus Christ. By investigating the foundations and growth of this particular group, it is possible to identify the reasons for its growth and acceptance amongst the evangelical population of Australia. Included is an overview of the role and development of the Institute of Christian Tertiary Education, which will play a significant role in the future of Christian Community Schools Ltd