At Liberty Christian School, our purpose is clear: to help students think biblically about everything they encounter. This mindset isn't just an add-on to our academics; it's a core part of how we prepare students to impact the world for Christ. Every lesson, every subject, and every conversation can be a moment where students deepen their understanding of God's truth.

To make this happen, we're launching targeted training that equips our teachers to infuse biblical questions and answers into their lesson plans. We believe this approach – biblically infused instruction – will build Liberty Warriors who simply do not see a difference between "academics" and "Bible" instruction. God created all things for His purposes (Colossians 1:16).

This year, we're starting with a pilot group of teachers from every level: Preschool, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School. These teachers will go through training that helps them see their subject areas as part of God's larger story. After this initial phase, the rest of our faculty will join in, allowing our entire staff to grow in further developing this skill.

How the Lesson Plan Works

Our biblically infused lesson is designed to ensure that teachers have a game plan for infusing biblical truth into their daily instruction. A key part of this is not just presenting biblical answers, but guiding students to discover these answers through well-crafted questions and engaging classroom activities. Here’s how it works:

1. Academic Standards: Teachers identify the academic standards that guide their lessons – whether it's state standards or our own curriculum. This ensures academic rigor stays intact, but we don't stop there.
    
2. Key Vocabulary: Alongside the usual academic vocabulary, teachers will include words that connect directly to biblical truths. For example, a science teacher might introduce terms like "stewardship" when discussing environmental care, reminding students of God's command to manage His creation.
    
3. Worldview Concepts: This is where the biblical connection becomes active in the classroom. Teachers will use biblical worldview questions to lead students into deep thinking about their subjects. For example, a history lesson might start by asking, "What does this event reveal about human nature?" The goal is to allow students to engage with the material critically and explore how their faith informs their understanding of the world.
    
   
    
4. Classroom Activities: Rather than simply giving students the answers, teachers will design activities that guide students to uncover the biblical truths for themselves. For instance, in an English class, after reading a novel that explores themes of betrayal and forgiveness, students might work together to identify examples of broken relationships within the story. The teacher can then guide them in finding Scripture that addresses forgiveness, grace, and redemption. Through group discussion and study, students would explore how biblical principles of reconciliation apply to the characters' actions, encouraging them to connect these truths with their own experiences. The emphasis is on active discovery, where students wrestle with the text, reflect on biblical truths, and collaborate to find answers grounded in Scripture.
    
5. Scripture Reference: Every lesson includes a Scripture passage that reinforces the biblical position on the topic. Regardless of the subject being taught, teachers will highlight how God's Word informs and supports the academic content.
    
6. Learning Outcomes and Assessment: Teachers will assess both academic and biblical worldview objectives. Students will not only be evaluated on their knowledge of the subject matter, but also on their ability to engage with and apply biblical truths. Whether through formative assessments such as class discussions or summative assessments such as projects, oral presentations, or research papers, students will have the opportunity to demonstrate both intellectual and spiritual growth.

By structuring lessons around these components, our teachers are guiding students to connect every piece of knowledge with God's truth in meaningful, active ways.

We know this won't happen overnight, which is why the pilot program is key. Our team will walk alongside these teachers, guiding them in practical ways to improve and refine the process. As we roll this out school-wide, Liberty Christian will be known not only for academic excellence but for students who see the world the way God sees it.

Jared Mlynczyk serves as the Assistant Head of School at Liberty Christian.