Orange County Christian School??? Not so sure.

Awhile back, I got a referral regarding a job offer due to a fellow substitute teacher I'm acquainted with. He sent me contact information regarding one of his colleagues at Vanguard who knew of an opening position at a school in Orange.

Turns out that the school is actually a private, religious school:

"Hi Diana

I forwarded your name to ... who works at the Ball Road Church of Christ. She was the one who told me about the position at the Orange County Christian School (http://www.occhristian.org/)... should be giving you a call to give you some info about the position and contact information for the school.

From what I understand, they are looking for a Christian teacher who is qualified to teach secondary History. They would also like the person to teach a class in Christian apologetics (no degree required) and possibly Music theory. I think that they will let the Music theory aspect go. I don't know much more than that.

... are classmates at Vanguard University. He recommended you so I put your name forward as a possible candidate.

Have a blessed day!"

I looked up Christian apologetics and apparently it "aims to present a rational basis for the Christian faith, defend the faith against objections, and expose the perceived flaws of other world views."

I really took the time to think about it and whether I would be able to teach a class like that. My whole goal as a teacher, a history teacher, was to teach students HOW to think, not WHAT to think.

Even though I was extremely desperate for a job, I knew that I would not be able to teach the class to the best of my ability. That would be unfair to the students and their parents.

So the following reply ensued:

"Hello *****,
My apologies for the late reply, but I have been thinking about the job opportunity and finally realized it might not be the right job for me due to the class on teaching Christian Apologetics.

I am, indeed, a Christian, but I do not think I would be able to teach that course to the best of my ability, which would be unfair to the students, parents, and school.

Thank you so much though for informing me about the job opportunity.

I wish you well on your remaining time at Vanguard University. In case I don't see Stanley for awhile, please send him my greetings.

God bless,
Diana"

I was wondering if that was the right choice.