Public Schools Bible Curriculum

WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, RECOGNIZING THE U.S. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO HAVE A BIBLE COURSE CURRICULUM, ENCOURAGING THAT SUCH AN ELECTIVE COURSE CURRICULUM BE OFFERED IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM OF THIS STATE.

THE STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVE FOR THIS COURSE ENTAIL THE FOLLOWING:
1. To equip the student with a fundamental understanding of the important literary forms contained in the Bible as well as the people and symbols often referred to in literature, art, and music;
2. To equip the student with a fundamental understanding of the influence of the Bible on history, law, American community life, and culture;
3. To give insight into the world views of Americas founding fathers and to understand the Biblical influence on their views on human rights;
4. To provide a greater knowledge of Middle-Eastern; geography, religion, and politics;
5. To inform the student of the importance of religion in world and national history, without imposing the doctrine of any religious sect.

This will fully comply with the U.S. Constitution and provide a unique and valuable service to the community.

AS CONCERNED CITIZENS, WE DESIRE THAT THIS CURRICULUM BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM, AND WILL VOTE FOR IT ACCORDINGLY.