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Archive for August 10th, 2007

Curriculum

Author: principledmom
08 10th, 2007
  

book stackSo once again, I'm sort of at a loss here to write something I haven't already said. This blog is all about the Biblical Principle Approach, so you can poke around the archives ad nauseum and read more than you probably ever wanted to know.

The Biblical Principle Approach places the Word of God at the center of every lesson. Here it is, in my own words.

What is BPA?

BPA is short for Biblical Principle Approach, a method of Biblcal reasoning that places the Word of God at the center of every subject.

  • It is a governmental way of thinking, that is: who or what is controlling, directing, regulating or restraining?
  • It is a lifestyle of scholarship and Christian character.
  • It is a Biblical method of education, similar in execution to the Hebraic model.
  • It develops young men and women who are able to reason from God's Word for themselves.
  • It is distinctive in its commitment to American Christian education.
  • It highlights His Story, a recognition of Providential history.

Again, please read here or visit this site, this site or the blogs in my sidebar.

Some things I have tried before (in various doses): Five in A Row, Konos, my own unit studies and Heart of Wisdom. There are too many reasons why I didn't keep with any of these, but the gist of it is that I simply cannot do anything but BPA. It is too dear to me and I feel like once the door was opened to me and I saw the possibilities, I couldn't do anything else.

Why did I choose BPA? Well, it was a journey here, beginning with using BPA as a student myself in high school. After much prayer and trying many things over the years, I settled into what is most comfortable for us. And really I use it because I believe it is the best. (But that's my totally biased opinion. Ha!)

It is wonderful to home educate these days. There are so many options for curriculum and resources that one can be quite easily overwhelmed. If you are struggling with your curriculum choice, I encourage you to pray and ask the Lord for His Wisdom. He knows your children and your situation even better than you do. I pray this will be your most joyful and rewarding year yet, whatever your curriculum choice will be.