Share one or two ways you embed biblical principles in your lessons. If you don’t already do so, describe how a teacher you know does it.

[Austin]

There are the obvious ways like Bible course but students know to expect those and are prepared with their “Sunday school answers.” The most effective use of biblical principles is when they are embedded in lessons where they aren’t prepared how they’re supposed to answer and therefore answer more honestly. In this way, I think we can let them answer a biblical principle question in literature about why a character made a particular choice and why it was good or not. Then after they’ve answered ask how it lines up with God’s Word. Some students will be surprised they know scripture to back it up they didn’t realize while some will be shown their answer actually contradicts scripture.

[Austin]

I like to evaluate the literary components of the literature we read through a biblical lens. I require the students to analyze what the author is saying using the Bible and then support their analysis with specific Scriptures.

[Austin]

As a science teacher, I consistently highlight biblical examples or explanations that directly contradict the secular viewpoints or theories often accepted or even “validated” in the secular scientific community. I encourage my students to examine controversial scientific topics from a biblical worldview using evidence from the scriptures to support their stance.

[Austin]

During our novel studies, I try to make connections between the characters and events in the story to the God’s word. Does this scene remind you of a story from the Bible? What fruits of the spirit is this character demonstrating? Then I also make those connections within our lives. What are some ways we can demonstrate that fruit of the spirit in our lives? What does the Bible tell us we should do in a situation like this?

[Austin]

My curriculum has a biblical worldview in the scope and sequence. It does a great job helping me to extend open communication with the students. It makes them really use their critical thinking skills.