Education

Christianity is the faith of enlightenment and intelligence. In Jesus Christ abide all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. All sound learning is therefore a part of our Christian heritage. The cause of education in the Kingdom of Christ is co-ordinate with the causes of missions and general benevolence.

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
— Proverbs 1:7 (WEB)

Note

Baptists historically prioritized education — founding colleges, seminaries, and schools wherever they planted churches.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 4:1,5,9,14 · Deuteronomy 6:1-10 · Deuteronomy 31:12-13 · Nehemiah 8:1-8 · Job 28:28 · Psalm 19:7ff · Psalm 119:11 · Proverbs 3:13ff · Proverbs 4:1-10 · Proverbs 8:1-7,11 · Proverbs 15:14 · Ecclesiastes 7:19 · Matthew 5:2 · Matthew 7:24ff · Matthew 28:19-20 · Luke 2:40 · 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 · Ephesians 4:11-16 · Philippians 4:8 · Colossians 2:3,8-9 · 1 Timothy 1:3-7 · 2 Timothy 2:15 · 2 Timothy 3:14-17 · Hebrews 5:12-6:3 · James 1:5 · James 3:17