Bible 6: Basics For A Biblical Worldview (1st Ed.)

Why wait until high school to introduce students to a Biblical worldview? This introductory course from Bob Jones defines a worldview and assumptions, and the Bible's role in shaping our view of the world. Building on this foundation, readers learn about God's nature and glory, self-identity and worth, relationships with others and society, and how to relate to people with other worldviews. Challenging, culturally relevant topics are covered from racism to gender identity, family interactions and social media, as well as church and local community issues and government. All of these topics are covered with sensitivity, and a consistent look at the Biblical precedent. Students are encouraged to show compassion and respect to those who do not view life through a Biblical standard. The course concludes with an overview of the "isms" – Islam, Buddhism, Secularism, Deism, and atheism.

Lessons are straightforward and easy to follow. Chapter readings, case studies, section and unit reviews, activity pages and assessments equip students to read, interpret and apply God's Word to their lives. Students are also encouraged to keep a worldview journal through the prompts found in the teacher edition. The KJV or ESV Bible is the publisher version of choice, although there is no specific version listed in this course. Students should be able to use the version of their choice, but access to one of the recommended versions should be made available.

The spiral bound teacher edition introduces a biblical worldview and explains the accompanying resources. It also includes a lesson plan overview, objectives, and teaching information with reduced size student pages. Answers to the review questions are included. Unit notes, glossary, scripture memory listing, a scripture index and grading rubrics are found in the back.

The softcover student text is visually engaging with ample white space, colorful illustrations, and graphics. Chapter readings, case studies, and the section and unit reviews are included along with unit notes, scripture memory list, scripture index and glossary.

The non-reproducible softcover activities book provides various writing activities to reinforce the text readings, from questions related to scripture, case studies with short answer questions, and self-analysis questions. Students also fill in charts to help compare and evaluate beliefs. Answers are found in the separate activities answer key.

The assessment book contains 8-unit tests with a variety of exercises: true or false, matching, short answer, fill in the blank, etc. Not reproducible, so students will need their own copy. Answers are found in the assessment answer key.

The homeschool kit includes the student text, teacher edition, activities book, activities answer key, assessment book, and the assessment answer key.

Whether new to Bob Jones University Press or newly considering their curricula, this introductory worldview course provides an opportunity for your middle schooler to examine and carefully analyze his or her beliefs about the world around them. It is well done, and I appreciate the effort taken to promote compassion towards all people created in God's image. ~Deanne