PRACTICAL INFORMATION.
Deadline for meal reservations: Wednesday February 11.
Deadline for registrations only: Friday February 13.
Accommodation:
Accommodation possible at the Hotel de l'Ange, near the seminar venue, accessible on foot in 10 minutes: (tel: 0389762211).
Many other accommodation solutions (Airbnb, Gîtes, etc.)
Different stands will be open during breaks throughout the seminar.
Presentation of the seminar.
This is a great opportunity to get out of our daily lives, to get together, to strengthen ties at the national level and beyond, to benefit from time for mutual encouragement, sharing and common edification.
Presentation of the theme.
No other book has shaped the Western world as much as the Bible. And yet, this invaluable heritage today tends to fade: its scope is contested, its relevance for daily life called into question, the notion of truth has sunk into an exacerbated relativism.
But what about our Protestant schools?
Does the Bible still occupy its rightful place – not as a simple icing placed on the “educational cake”, but as this “living leaven” which leaves all the dough of teaching and human training?
What does this slogan, often displayed on the websites of our establishments, stating that we are “founded on Christian values” or “inspired by them” really mean?
What is the scope of the “Sola Scriptura” of the Reformation when it applies to education, pedagogy, and the teaching of school subjects? What diversity of approaches and experiences among us? What successes and what pitfalls?
And how can the Church, enlightened by the Word of God and strengthened by its two millennia of involvement in education through its schools and universities, still serve society today by giving meaning and consistency to an education that is nourished by this heritage?
These questions — and many others — will be at the heart of our Seminar, which will offer a journey of reflection and discussion.
The interventions in plenary sessions by Professor Vishal Mangalwadi, theologian and philosopher, will open the way to in-depth workshops, where everyone will be able to explore how the Word of God can once again become the living source and transformative foundation of our Protestant schools of today and tomorrow.
Presentation of the keynote speaker.
Vishal Mangalwadi (1949-) is an educator, theologian, philosopher, international speaker, social reformer, cultural and political chronicler. The newspaper “Christian Today” said of him: “Dr. Vishal Mangalwadi is one of India's greatest Christian intellectuals. In 1975 he married Ruth. Both settled on Vishal's father's farm in India and founded a farmers' support association. In 1977, he published his first book, “The World of Gurus” . Subsequently, he committed himself intensely to contributing to the improvement of his country. Since 1996, he has given numerous conferences and published texts throughout the world. For several years, he has promoted free online higher education.
He demonstrated in particular the phenomenal impact of the Bible in transforming individuals and nations, in several of his books:
“The book that made our world” (which should be available in French for the Seminar)
“The book that changed everything”
“From truth to transformation” already available in French ici
His latest book, “The Third Educational Revolution”, was written with other authors from around the world, it should also be available in French for the seminar. See the site
Presentation of the other speakers:
Adriel Schmitt. Philosopher and theologian, Adriel teaches at the Daniel Private School
Jerome Garnier, History teacher and graduate in theology, Jérôme is part of the management team of the Daniel Private School.
Christian Baldauf, responsible for training in the network of German Christian schools VEBS
Luc Bussiere, president of the Mathurin Cordier Network
Many workshops.
First series of Workshops Saturday 3 p.m.. With the theme: what place is given to the Bible in our teachings. Plan for the following groups: Cycle 1, Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Secondary.
Second series of Workshops, Saturday 4:30 p.m.
The Bible as a school subject. Presentation of ACSI, Quebec material and other tools used. Participation of Valentin from Establishment Daniel to share his experience in college. Place to encourage exchanges.
The Bible in extracurricular times. What experiences?
Presentation of Truthpedia (with our speaker Vishal). Educational ecosystem which includes secondary school programs (free, like Khan Academy), a Encyclopedia (free, like Wikipedia), a Online University (affordable, sustainable model). Contrary to on Wikipedia (news and woke ideology) or at Khan Academy (skills), Truthpedia integrates wisdom, knowledge and skills with the fear of God: come to find out more !
What sponsorship for our schools, what fundraising tools at our disposal? A new dynamic. This workshop follows Wayne Lynch’s presentations at the ACSI Directors’ Seminar. In continuation of the RMC sponsorship commission.
What tools and practices for the Evars program (Education in relational emotional life and sexuality) in our schools? Presentation of “Wonderful Creator” and its implementation, presentation of AFP tools and others.
The Bible at the heart of our teachings; what practices, what training? Experience in the network of Christian schools in Germany. With the participation of Christian BALDAUF (Network of German Christian Schools VEBS, responsible for training).
Non-exhaustive list.
Dana-Jo and Franck
Parents of students at the Daniel Establishment, both are artists. Dana Jo is an author, composer and performer. Franck is also a sound engineer and video creator. They will lead worship Sunday morning. More info here. And YouTube channel:
Partner networks:
This Seminar is organized by the Mathurin Cordier Network, in partnership with other networks involved in Christian education: ACSI, Educavie, Jeunesse en Mission, the National Federation of Protestant Family Associations (FNAFP)
Many guests
School directors and teachers, parents, project leaders and all participants, stakeholders in education.
Delegates from the French-speaking world (network of Source de Vie Christian schools in Kinshasa, delegates from Quebec also expected…)
The participation of all will contribute to the richness and success of this seminar.
