Most of the recent discussions about teaching the Bible in school miss the key points. First, teaching the Bible in public schools is important for students because, without knowledge of the Bible, ...

Miss Kendrick came ready, with props. The day’s topic was the Gospel of Matthew. “You can divide all the Beatitudes into two parts,” Jennifer Kendrick explained to her teenage audience. “The ‘Blessed ...

Why teaching the strange and disturbing stories in Scripture is essential to outreach and spiritual growth. Perhaps the most visible part of pastoring is the upfront teaching and preaching. Bringing a ...

Oxford Languages defines the Bible as: — the Christian scriptures, consisting of the Old and New Testaments. — the Jewish scriptures, consisting of the Torah or Law, the Prophets, and the Hagiographa ...

Recent moves by state leaders have reenergized a debate: Is teaching about the Bible in public schools necessary to develop well-rounded, culturally literate students? Is it possible to do so without ...

Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters issued guidance on teaching about the Bible in public schools July 24, a month after he first ordered educators in the state to teach about the religious text. The ...

All public schools in Oklahoma are now required to incorporate the Bible and Ten Commandments into their curricula for grades 5-10, primarily for historical context. Oklahoma Superintendent of Public ...

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has dismissed as moot a lawsuit filed over former state Superintendent Ryan Walters' ...

To many laymen there is given the responsibility and privilege of teaching the Bible, usually within the curriculum of the church school. The responsibility involves the importance of such a task, the ...