Journeying Together in God’s Story
Bible Curriculum
K-7
I planted the seed, Apollos watered it,
but God has been making it grow.
–1 Corinthians 3:6
Bible Curriculum
In the fall of 2022, Pacific Christian School undertook a process to seek feedback from parents, educators, pastors, and other community members about our learning at PCS, including our Biblical Studies program.
The process started with a community survey. This was followed up by small group Deep Listening circles, where individuals were able to respond to the data and provide additional input. This process resulted in the three Core biblical Competencies, representing the central areas we desire our students to grow in through Biblical Studies at PCS.
The Guiding Education Principles (GEPs) serve as the foundation of Christ-centred learning at Pacific Christian School.
Biblical Studies K-7 is fundamental in fulfilling these principles as we educate students in Biblical stories and truths, support student understanding of what it means to be created in the image of God, teach students what it means to connect their faith to their daily lives, and provide opportunities for students to apply their faith through joyful service.
We trust that God will work in and through our educators to transform students through their learning.
Our Core Biblical Competencies
Rooted in the Word
Grounding Students in the Centrality of Scripture & Maturing in Biblical Literacy
Biblical Themes in Focus
Cultivating Biblical Themes and Developing a Christian Worldview
Faith in Action
Living out a Personal Faith through a Relationship with Jesus Christ
Curriculum Framework
Each grade in the Biblical Studies K‑7 curriculum is designed around:
Driving Question – sparking student curiosity
A question to spur student curiosity and to drive student learning in Biblical Studies throughout the year
Core Biblical Themes – our “Big Ideas
The Biblical themes or “Big Ideas” that will be the focus of Biblical Studies in the respective grades
Competencies – the skills students will develop
These represent the skills and disciplines we desire our students to be able to DO, through their learning in Biblical Studies
Core Biblical Content – the Biblical knowledge students will gain
This represents the Biblical knowledge we desire students to KNOW and grow in through their learning in Biblical Studies
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect
– Romans 12:2
Curricular Content Overview
K-7 Biblical Studies
God Loves You – How do We Know?
Core Biblical Themes
God’s goodness
God is good because He loves, He cares, He listens, and He provides.
God’s Plan for you
Biblical stories teach us about God and how He works in His people.
Creation Story
Our world was created by God, and we were created in His image.
God’s Love for you
God loves and cares for us, and He desires that we love and care for others.
Biblical Competencies
Kindergarten Biblical StudiesDevelop understanding of key Biblical texts through age-appropriate reading, listening, and questions
Memorize key passages of scripture and apply them to our daily lives
Understand how to pray and discover how God answers prayer
Develop a sense of awe for God’s Creation
Grow in ways to care for and steward God’s Creation
Participate in service-oriented projects
Apply scripture to daily experiences at home, at school, and in one’s community
Identify ways to work through conflict: How does God call us to love and work with others, and promote peace?
Grow in living a life of gratitude