Biblical Character Illustrated Curriculum

Name: Biblical Character Illustrated Curriculum
Brand: Institute in Basic Life Principleshttps://iblp.org/

by Institute in Basic Life Principleshttps://iblp.org/

Religious_studiesGrades 1–6

About This Curriculum

A Bible-based character curriculum designed to give children understanding of God's character through 49 character booklets, each focusing on a single character trait with four lessons per booklet to be completed over a month.

What makes it unique: Uses stories of Scripture to illuminate character qualities and exposes lesser-known Biblical accounts, combining character development with hymn histories and practical applications for everyday life.

Biblical Character Illustrated Curriculum: Character-Based Bible Study

A month-by-month character education program from the Institute in Basic Life Principles that teaches 49 biblical character traits through Bible stories, discussion questions, and activities. Each booklet contains four lessons focusing on a single trait like faith or determination, designed to help children understand God's character through systematic study.

Best for

Homeschool families and Sunday school teachers seeking structured character education with strong teacher support for grades 1-6, particularly those preferring traditional, direct instruction approaches to biblical character development

Evaluation Criteria

3 strengths · 2 concerns · 1 neutral

Teacher TrainingStrength

Comprehensive teacher support includes detailed instructions, discussion guides, answer keys, and additional resources for effective lesson delivery.

Each booklet provides 'instruction for the teacher, content to be shared with students, activities, and answer keys' plus 'brief teaching instructions' and guidance on 'how to explain salvation to a child'

Direct InstructionStrength

The curriculum uses explicit, teacher-directed instruction with structured lessons, guided discussion questions, and predetermined learning outcomes.

Approach is described as 'didactic—instructing children directly about beliefs and behavior' with 'discussion guided toward predetermined responses' and detailed teaching instructions provided

Primary Text EngagementStrength

Students engage directly with Scripture as teachers read entire Bible chapters aloud and reference specific verses for comprehension and application questions.

Lessons include reading passages 'often an entire chapter' directly from the Bible (King James Version), with scripture references provided to guide discussion and answers

Historical ContextConcern

Limited historical context is provided, with lessons focusing primarily on character applications rather than historical or cultural background of biblical texts.

Lessons include 'an introduction' that 'provides a context for the Bible story' but emphasis appears to be on moral application rather than historical understanding

Vocabulary BuildingConcern

Vocabulary development appears limited to character trait terminology rather than broader theological or biblical vocabulary instruction.

Each booklet focuses on specific character traits like 'faith, generosity, or determination' but no mention of systematic biblical or theological vocabulary instruction

Theological KnowledgeNeutral

The curriculum builds systematic understanding of God's character through 49 distinct character traits, though focuses more on moral application than doctrinal theology.

49 character booklets each focus on a single biblical character trait, with lessons designed to help children 'learn about the nature of God' and understand biblical principles for decision-making

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Key Facts

GradesGrades 1–6

SubjectReligious_studies

PedagogyTraditional

Faith-BasedChristian

FormatDigital + Physical

PricingComplete set of character booklets: print - $379; digital - $109. Year set of booklets and calendar - $130. Individual booklets: print - $10 each, digital - $3 each. Hymn collections: CD - $10 each, MP3 - $8 each. Save $6 when purchasing any three physical booklets together (discount applies automatically).

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