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This research discusses the theological foundations for Christian education, and focuses on some implications of theology for Christian education. As Christian education can contribute to the tasks of theology, so theology can contribute to Christian education. Theology can be a tool for reflecting upon the thought and practice of Christian education. Theology can also inform the faithful practice of education by raising questions regarding consistency in relation to biblical values. A dialectical interaction between theology and Christian education as separate disciplines can be established that enables the actualization of faithful Christian living within the church and the world. Thus cooperative dialogue can enhance the effectual and creative work of each discipline. Theological integration and grounding of educational tasks is an ongoing task, achieved by beginning with a theological premise, such as “grace,” or “mercy” or “justice,” and then reasoning from it to a variety of educational concerns, asking how the theological premise might inform any given educational category. A constant conversation between theology and education becomes the goal, with theology providing the lens through which educational issues can be examined, Educational practice and structures worthy of the adjective Christian must be intentionally rooted in theological frameworks, and be guided by theological perspective.