A Time-Tested Framework for Discipleship and Learning
Love of God
Description
Through an unwavering reliance on the truth and power of Scripture, students are encouraged to develop a personal faith in Jesus Christ, from which flows a biblical worldview and a rightly-ordered life.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate a personal faith in Jesus Christ, actively growing in their relationship with Him through prayer, worship, and Scripture.
- Apply a biblical worldview in learning, decision-making, and daily life, recognizing Christ as the foundation of all truth.
- Live with grace and humility, practicing repentance, forgiveness, and reconciliation in relationships.
- Seek to glorify God in all things, honoring Him through academic excellence, service, and character.
Pre-Kindergarten
Approaches
Foundational Bible stories from The Jesus Storybook Bible introduce young learners to God’s redemptive narrative, with Scripture seamlessly integrated into all subjects and daily activities.
Experiences
Daily prayers, call-and-response blessings, and biblical themes woven into music and literature.
Enrichment Opportunities
Weekly chapel services, early exposure to hymn singing, memorization of simple Bible verses, and fine arts appreciation featuring composers like Bach and Haydn.
Outcomes
Develop a joyful awareness of God’s presence, an emerging love for Scripture, and habits of reverence in prayer and worship.
Kindergarten
Approaches
Biblical theology deepens through The Jesus Storybook Bible, Egermeier’s Bible Story Book, and Big Truths for Little Kids, with Scripture copywork reinforcing both faith formation and literacy skills.
Experiences
Group prayer, early catechism recitation, and discussion of biblical commands to love God and others.
Enrichment Opportunities
Weekly chapel services, Psalms-based memory work, participation in hymn singing, and connection to sacred visual arts (Rousseau, Audubon, Peale).
Outcomes
Strengthen personal faith habits, connect Scripture to everyday life, and develop confidence in reciting and applying biblical truth.
Lower Elementary (1-3)
Approaches
Systematic Scripture study moves through Genesis, Exodus, and the Psalms, complemented by early apologetics discussions and biblical worldview integration across subjects.
Experiences
Chapel worship leadership, Scripture-based music, and memory work featuring foundational passages such as Psalm 23, Philippians 4:4-8, and the Ten Commandments.
Enrichment Opportunities
Participation in plays and book-based celebrations reinforcing biblical themes, such as The Wind in the Willows and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
Outcomes
Grow in biblical knowledge, articulate key doctrines, and experience worship as an active expression of faith.
Upper Elementary (4-6)
Approaches
Continued biblical literacy through studies in Kings, Prophets, and the Gospels, with an emphasis on doctrine, church history, and practical theology.
Experiences
Independent Bible study, peer discussions on moral philosophy in literature, and deeper engagement with apologetics.
Enrichment Opportunities
Leadership in chapel services, participation in biblical reenactments (Passover celebration, Bible Museum at HCU), and fine arts exposure to Bach, Michelangelo, and Da Vinci.
Outcomes
Strengthen theological discernment, grow in personal faith ownership, and apply Scripture to real-world challenges.
Middle School (7-8)
Approaches
Formal hermeneutics training teaches students how to study and interpret God’s Word, with Truth & Logic coursework reinforcing sound reasoning in theological discussions.
Experiences
Class debates on ethical and theological issues, engagement with Confessions and Reformation catechisms, and deeper study of biblical history.
Enrichment Opportunities
Leadership in house chapel services, mentorship of younger students, and participation in service-oriented projects.
Outcomes
Develop logical and biblically grounded arguments, cultivate a deepening personal faith, and practice articulating Christian beliefs persuasively.
High School (9-12)
Approaches
Advanced biblical studies, systematic theology, and engagement with classical Christian texts (Augustine, Aquinas, C.S. Lewis).
Experiences
Senior thesis defense incorporating biblical worldview, Socratic discussions on ethics, and mission-driven service opportunities.
Enrichment Opportunities
Ministry internships, student-led chapel services, apologetics training, and philosophical engagement with Cicero, Aristotle, and Christian thinkers.
Outcomes
Exhibit Christ-like leadership, engage in cultural apologetics, and confidently apply biblical wisdom to life’s challenges.
Approaches
Foundational Bible stories from The Jesus Storybook Bible introduce young learners to God’s redemptive narrative, with Scripture seamlessly integrated into all subjects and daily activities.
Experiences
Daily prayers, call-and-response blessings, and biblical themes woven into music and literature.
Enrichment Opportunities
Weekly chapel services, early exposure to hymn singing, memorization of simple Bible verses, and fine arts appreciation featuring composers like Bach and Haydn.
Outcomes
Develop a joyful awareness of God’s presence, an emerging love for Scripture, and habits of reverence in prayer and worship.
Approaches
Biblical theology deepens through The Jesus Storybook Bible, Egermeier’s Bible Story Book, and Big Truths for Little Kids, with Scripture copywork reinforcing both faith formation and literacy skills.
Experiences
Group prayer, early catechism recitation, and discussion of biblical commands to love God and others.
Enrichment Opportunities
Weekly chapel services, Psalms-based memory work, participation in hymn singing, and connection to sacred visual arts (Rousseau, Audubon, Peale).
Outcomes
Strengthen personal faith habits, connect Scripture to everyday life, and develop confidence in reciting and applying biblical truth.
Approaches
Systematic Scripture study moves through Genesis, Exodus, and the Psalms, complemented by early apologetics discussions and biblical worldview integration across subjects.
Experiences
Chapel worship leadership, Scripture-based music, and memory work featuring foundational passages such as Psalm 23, Philippians 4:4-8, and the Ten Commandments.
Enrichment Opportunities
Participation in plays and book-based celebrations reinforcing biblical themes, such as The Wind in the Willows and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
Outcomes
Grow in biblical knowledge, articulate key doctrines, and experience worship as an active expression of faith.
Approaches
Continued biblical literacy through studies in Kings, Prophets, and the Gospels, with an emphasis on doctrine, church history, and practical theology.
Experiences
Independent Bible study, peer discussions on moral philosophy in literature, and deeper engagement with apologetics.
Enrichment Opportunities
Leadership in chapel services, participation in biblical reenactments (Passover celebration, Bible Museum at HCU), and fine arts exposure to Bach, Michelangelo, and Da Vinci.
Outcomes
Strengthen theological discernment, grow in personal faith ownership, and apply Scripture to real-world challenges.
Approaches
Formal hermeneutics training teaches students how to study and interpret God’s Word, with Truth & Logic coursework reinforcing sound reasoning in theological discussions.
Experiences
Class debates on ethical and theological issues, engagement with Confessions and Reformation catechisms, and deeper study of biblical history.
Enrichment Opportunities
Leadership in house chapel services, mentorship of younger students, and participation in service-oriented projects.
Outcomes
Develop logical and biblically grounded arguments, cultivate a deepening personal faith, and practice articulating Christian beliefs persuasively.
Approaches
Advanced biblical studies, systematic theology, and engagement with classical Christian texts (Augustine, Aquinas, C.S. Lewis).
Experiences
Senior thesis defense incorporating biblical worldview, Socratic discussions on ethics, and mission-driven service opportunities.
Enrichment Opportunities
Ministry internships, student-led chapel services, apologetics training, and philosophical engagement with Cicero, Aristotle, and Christian thinkers.
Outcomes
Exhibit Christ-like leadership, engage in cultural apologetics, and confidently apply biblical wisdom to life’s challenges.
