The Effectiveness of Accelerated Christian Education Curriculum in Fostering the Spiritual Formation of High School Students at Faith Ventures Christian Academy in Kenya
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.70619/vol6iss2pp61-74-792Keywords:
Accelerated Christian Education, spiritual formation, Christian curriculum, high school students, Faith Ventures Christian AcademyAbstract
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the ACE curriculum in fostering the spiritual formation of high school students at Faith Ventures Christian Academy. This study investigated high school students’ perceptions of the ACE curriculum's effectiveness in fostering spiritual formation and examined the extent to which the curriculum influences spiritual formation among students at Faith Ventures Christian Academy in Kenya. The study adopted an evaluative mixed-methods approach using a convergent parallel design. Data were collected from 84 high school students via structured questionnaires containing both closed- and open-ended items, and from 9 teachers via semi-structured interviews to triangulate. Purposive sampling was used to select participants. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and linear regression, while qualitative responses were transcribed, coded, and analyzed thematically. Reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha, and validity was enhanced through pilot testing and expert review. Students generally perceived the ACE curriculum as effective in promoting spiritual growth through PACEs, chapel services, devotions, teacher influence, and individualized learning. Most students reported frequently abiding in Christ, engaging in prayer, Bible study, and fellowship, though witnessing and evangelism were less frequent. Regression analysis showed that the ACE curriculum had a positive and statistically significant effect on students’ spiritual formation (β = 0.777, p = 0.000), indicating a strong contribution of ACE instructional components to spiritual development. The study concludes that ACE contributes significantly to students’ spiritual formation by promoting Christ-centered values, spiritual disciplines, and moral responsibility. Faith Ventures Christian Academy should strengthen mentorship programs, school-home-church collaboration, and opportunities for evangelism and service-learning to enhance the curriculum’s holistic spiritual impact.
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