Curriculum Scope & Sequence – Bible
Grade 7
Texts: Character Quest by Lifeway, Bible
General Goals: To study the biblical perspective on building personal habits of integrity, truthfulness, hard work, kindness, virtue, etc., that builds godly attitudes and character
Goals By Term
Term 1 – Love, Wisdom, Obedience, Attentiveness
Term 2 – Courage, Faith, Responsibility, Thankfulness
Term 3 – Honesty, Joyfulness, Self-Control, Loyalty, Humility
Term 4 – Confidence, Orderliness, Diligence, Prayer
Encouragement, Purity, Maturity – as time allows
Grade 8
Texts: Survival Quest by Lifeway, Bible
General Goals: To perform an in-depth study of 34 Biblical characters in order to learn principles for facing life’s challenges
Goals By Term
Term 1 – Adam and Eve, Barnabas, Joshua, Leah, Nehemiah, Mary, Timothy, Abraham
Term 2 – Absalom, Ruth, David, Samson, Philemon, Joash, Joseph, Peter, Isaiah
Term 3 – Esther, Cain and Able, Johan, Paul, Jacob, Deborah, Moses, Job
Term 4 – John, Othniel, Noah, Solomon, Daniel, Mary and Martha, Samuel, Elijah, Luke
Grade 9
Texts: Life Quest by Lifeway, Bible
General Goals: To study a thorough chronology of the life of Christ beginning with eternity past and ending with eternity future with its natural application to developing spiritual maturity
Goals By Term
Term 1 – Christ in eternity past and the plan of salvation, the birth of Christ and preparation for His ministry (John the Baptist)
Term 2 – The early ministry of Christ – Calling His disciples, Sermon on the Mount, and early miracles
Term 3 – The later ministry of Christ – Teaching to pray, teaching with parables, teaching of faith and the kingdom
Term 4 – The character of Christ, the death and resurrection of Christ, and Christ in eternity future
Grade 10
Texts: Faith Quest by Lifeway, Bible
General Goals: To study a comprehensive overview of the Old Testament emphasizing its unifying theme and God’s plan for redemption, confronting students with the need for faith in every area of life
Goals By Term
Term 1 – Creation and the Patriarchs
Term 2 – Israel in Captivity in Egypt
Term 3 – The Bondage, the Passover, and Israel in their desert wanderings
Term 4 – Israel under judges & kings, particular emphasis of the life of David
Grade 11
Texts: Truth Quest by Lifeway, Bible
General Goals: To study a traditional approach to doctrine synthesized to the upper high school level and combined with creative challenges toward personal application
Goals By Term
Term 1 – The doctrines of God and the Bible, the revelation of God through creation, and the written expression of God in His Word
Term 2 – The doctrines of man and sin
Term 3 – The doctrines of Christ and salvation
Term 4 – The doctrines of Christ (continued) and angels
Grade 12
Texts: Proverbs: The 17:18 Series, The Case For Faith by Lee Strobel, Abraham by Precept Ministries, Bible
General Goals: To look at the components and results of a biblical worldview, skillfully and wisely consider life decisions based on a biblical worldview, accurately understand and articulate significant objections to a biblical worldview as well as the appropriate answers to those objections from a biblical worldview, and develop skills that will enable students to independently study God’s word, meditate on it, and apply it to their lives
Goals By Term
Term 1 – Write & meditate on Proverbs 1-6; The Case For Faith Intro – Ch. 3
Term 2 –Write & meditate on Proverbs 7-15; The Case For Faith Ch.4-Conclusion
Term 3 – Write & meditate on Proverbs 16-23; Abraham Units #1-#3
Term 4 – Write & meditate on Proverbs 24-31; Abraham Units #4-#6
