CJ Academy Philosophy

Covenant Journey Academy’s educational philosophy is based on the truth that man's ultimate purpose is to glorify God evidenced by loving Him and loving others (I Corinthians 6:19-20; 10:31; Matthew 22:36-40). CJA supports the family by aiding parents in their biblical responsibility to educate their children (Psalm 78:5-6; Proverbs 22:6). CJA exists to help students reach their God-given potential (Romans 10:10-13; Psalm 139:13-14) by guiding their spiritual, moral, personal, social, and academic development. Teachers and administration must be professed born-again Christians who are committed to living for Jesus Christ, understanding that their lives serve as an example to those they teach.

Learning is biblically encouraged (Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Psalm 25:5; Proverbs 1:7, 3:11-12); therefore, all instruction is based upon biblical truth (Deuteronomy 12:32; 2 Timothy 3:16). The curriculum was designed and is maintained based on the following biblical themes:

1. Creation – At creation, Man was created in God’s image and was made to govern creation (Genesis 1:26-28). God placed all things subject to Man (Psalm 8:6). To govern and to lead with authority is supported with a thorough education in the areas of history, mathematics and technology, language, the physical and natural sciences, and the fine arts.
2. Man’s Fall – The fall of Man (Genesis 3:9-24) resulted in a separation from God, which requires Man to understand all curricular topics through God's Written Word.
3. Man’s Redemption – Man is saved through professing Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior (Romans 10:10; Ephesians 2:8), and as such, CJA curriculum is intentionally developed to explore this Biblical Truth.
4. Discipleship – Jesus’s command for Christians to evangelize the lost and to disciple believers (Matthew 28:18-20) requires mastery in curricular concepts.
5. Restoration – Jesus’s resurrection from the dead and subsequent return to God the Father created a path for restored relationship with God (Hebrews 9:28; John 14:3).

Theme	Topics
Creation	God's glory and sovereignty
	God created everyone and everything
	God created man in His own image
Man's Fall	Sin and death
	Total depravity
	Satan
Redemption	God's Love
	The Gospel – Life, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ
	Salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ
	Restoration of a right relationship with God
	Eternal life – Knowing God
Discipleship	Inerrancy and authority of the Bible
	Growth of personal relationship with God through daily prayer and Bible reading
	Sanctification
	The Great Commission
	The local church
	Personal spiritual gifts
	Biblical self-governance though personal responsibility and accountability
	The Christian’s body as the temple of the Holy Spirit
	Marriage and family
	Leadership and service
Restoration	The return of Christ
	Judgment, Heaven, and Hell
	The new heaven and the new earth

CJ Academy Core Values

The CJA philosophy is supported by the foundational values of the Academy: Truth, Wisdom, Integrity, Self-Governance, and Community.

• Truth: The Academy is founded on Biblical Truth. All truth comes from God and was written by man so that we may know the character of God and grow in our personal relationship with God.
• Wisdom: All wisdom is from God. His wisdom is shared with Man through His Holy Word and the Holy Spirit.
• Integrity: Integrity encompasses righteousness and holy living in all thoughts and actions. A holy life is essential to live in relationship with God.
• Self-Governance: Self-Governance, a Fruit of the Spirit, is the cornerstone to the governance of the family as well as local, national, and international governance.
• Community: Community is essential for the Believer. Through a sense of community, we are supported, held accountable, and encouraged in our faith. Communities of Believers should disciple one another, share the gospel, and engage in life together.