As a pastor and father, I understand that choosing a homeschool Bible curriculum is one of the most important decisions you'll make. You want a resource that is theologically sound, engaging for all ages, and easy to use.
To help narrow your search for the curriculum that fits your family, I've compiled a list of five top-rated Bible curricula.
Focus: Theology and doctrine through guided family discussion
What it is: Talk Through the Bible is a discussion-based Bible curriculum for ages 7-16. As students read through and discuss the Bible, they discover God’s character through His actions, see God’s plan from the beginning, and build a firm foundation of Christian doctrine.
Why Homeschoolers Love It:
• Deep Theological Focus: Complex doctrines and theological truths are discussed as Scripture addresses them. After tackling challenging topics together, students will be prepared when the world questions their faith.
• Inclusive for All Ages: The discussion-based format is built for family discipleship, enabling parents to teach elementary through high school students together, while facilitating critical thinking for all ages.
• No Prep Required: The lessons provide the structure and questions that allow busy parents to lead meaningful discussions without any pre-reading or study.
Focus: Topical Bible studies designed to instill Christ-like character traits
What it is: Not Consumed Ministries offers a wide range of Bible studies for different age groups. Rather than a chronological survey, their studies focus on specific, practical topics like contentment or fear. The curriculum is designed to be highly applicable to daily life.
Why Homeschoolers Love It:
• Family-Style Option: Studies are available in multiple age levels with a parent guide, making it easy for families to study the same topic together.
• Practical Application: The lessons are intentionally structured to move beyond head knowledge and encourage heart change and practical obedience.
• Flexible Format: You can pick and choose studies based on your family's current needs or areas of character development you want to focus on.
Focus: Systematic, grade-level instruction emphasizing a biblical worldview and the narrative of Creation, Fall, and Redemption
What it is: This is a structured, traditional curriculum for each grade level using textbooks and workbooks to trace the big picture story of Scripture through each lesson.
Why Homeschoolers Love It:
• Structure: Comprehensive program that provides a full 180-day year of lessons.
• Worldview Integration: The entire program is built on a biblical worldview foundation, teaching students not just the Bible stories, but how Scripture informs their understanding of history, science, and culture.
• Flexible Teaching: Parents can teach using the parent book or allow students to use the video-based distance learning option.
Focus: Memorizing the chronological narrative of the Bible using visual cues and hand motions
What it is: Apologia's The Word in Motion is a unique, multi-sensory Bible curriculum. It breaks down the overarching story of the Old and New Testaments into key periods, people, and books, assigning a specific hand motion and visual cue to each one.
Why Homeschoolers Love It:
• Kinesthetic Approach: This unique approach is perfect for active learners and makes it easy for multiple ages to participate and remember the timeline together.
• Video-Based Lessons: The curriculum includes engaging video lessons from the author, which can be a welcome break for a busy homeschooling parent.
• Chronological with Overviews: It teaches the chronological storyline and then dives into overviews of each book of the Bible, giving students both the forest and the trees.
Focus: Introducing foundational systematic theology and core Christian doctrines to young children ages 2-10
What it is: Tiny Theologians offers simple, Gospel-centered, and theologically rich discipleship tools, including flashcards, workbooks, and journals. Their resources focus on teaching children about the attributes of God, the Trinity, the Gospel, and other core doctrines of the faith in a clear, age-appropriate manner.
Why Homeschoolers Love It:
• Doctrinal Depth: It doesn't shy away from deep theological concepts, breaking them down into digestible, memorable truths for young minds.
• Visually Appealing: The products are designed to be beautiful and engaging, using simple graphics and activities to make big truths accessible.
• Versatile Resources: The popular ABC cards and workbook can serve as a starting point for family devotionals or dedicated Bible time.
