Columbus Nebraska Seventh-day Adventist Christian School

The Columbus Seventh-day Adventist Christian School was founded in 2006 to provide the students of the Columbus community an opportunity to attend a conservative Christian School. It is operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Columbus under the authority of the Kansas-Nebraska Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. It is part of the world wide Seventh-day Adventist School System, the largest Protestant school system.

The philosophy of the Columbus Seventh-day Adventist Christian School is based on the belief that all true wisdom and knowledge come from God and that the very foundation of true education is the fear of the Lord. The highest education is found in the Word of the Living God, and a correct knowledge of the Scriptures lies at the foundation of all true education. The precepts and principles of religion are the first steps in the acquisition of knowledge. Education must include the communion of the mind of man with the mind of God. This communication should lead to the acceptance, in sentiment and principles, of the teachings of Jesus Christ. The principles of Education given by Jesus are the only safe guide. When the great truths of God’s word are believed, received and carried into the life practice, education of the highest order results. True education is the harmonious development of the physical, the mental and the spiritual powers. It embraces physical, mental and moral training in order that all the powers shall be fitted for the best development to do service for God and to work for the uplifting of humanity. Education comprises more than a knowledge of books, and will be of little value if there is no physical strength to use it after it is gained. Knowledge of labor for practical life is essential. Heart education is most important. Moral, intellectual and physical training should be combined to have well-developed, well-balanced boys and girls, young men and women. The curriculum supports and includes the doctrines of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which are based on the Bible.

The curriculum is preparatory for admission to a regular high school program. Every attempt is made to finish assignments at school. Because students progress at different rates, some will want and/or need to take some work home. Religion is an integral part of the curriculum and the study of the Bible is a daily experience. The curriculum supports and includes the doctrines of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which are based on the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy. Cooperation with the Youth Activities Department of the Church or work in progressive classes may be done at school in connection with Bible classes. The curriculum is developed in harmony with the policies of the General Conference, Mid-America Union Conference, and Kansas-Nebraska Conference Offices of Education. Curriculum development is flexible, so each local school has the opportunity to provide a curriculum to meet the needs of the community.

The General Conference Board of Regents is the accrediting authority for all educational programs operated in the name of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. We are a state approved school of the state of Nebraska and the teaching staff is certified by the state of Nebraska as required by law.