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COMMUNITY GIVES $2 MILLION FOR BIBLE EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Bible in the Schools presents community gift to fully fund Hamilton County Schools for 4,767 Bible students for 2021-2022 academic year. No tax dollars are used.

HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOLS' PUBLIC SCHOOL BIBLE TEACHERS

32 Teachers - 79 Degrees - Licensed & Qualified

BIBLE IN THE SCHOOLS BOARD OFFICERS & LEADERSHIP

Mr. Ben Pitts, Mr. Tom Glenn (Chairman), Mrs. Cathy Scott, Mr. Chris Maclellan, Dr. Gary Phillips, Mrs. Mary Coleman, Mr. Bart Rolen. Not Pictured: Mr. Bruce Zeiser (Vice Chairman), Mr. Mike Harrell, Mr. John Henegar (Treasurer).

32 PUBLIC SCHOOLS OFFER BIBLE ELECTIVE COURSES FOR 2022-2023 ACADEMIC YEAR

Over 5,000 students expected to complete Bible elective courses in 2022-2023 academic year.

A BIBLE EDUCATION FOR 100 YEARS IN HAMILTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

(Genesis, 6th; Exodus, 7th; Life of Jesus, 8th; Old Testament Bible, 9th - 12th; New Testament Bible, 9th - 12th)

GROWING BIBLICAL AND CULTURAL LITERACY IN PUBLIC SCHOOL YOUTH

Bible elective courses develop biblical and cultural literacy, a component essential to a well-rounded education and the overall development of the rising generation.

ADVANCING BIBLE EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS IN HAMILTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

While wrestling with essential questions around complex text, Bible elective courses broaden a student's educational experience.

Bible History elective classes in the public schools are an opportunity for students to have a viewpoint neutral, foundational study – at no cost to taxpayers – of one of the cornerstone texts of world history, which helps students become culturally literate and better equipped to thrive and contribute to a global world.

"I feel taking Bible class is important to the children's overall education."

- Mary Bowman, Retired Bible teacher, Red Bank Middle

MEASURABLE IMPACT

"We very much appreciate the support we receive from Bible in the Schools that provides an elective course opportunity for many of our students in grades 6-12. Thanks to the generosity of the group and its supporters, our unique partnership has been in place for 100 years, and we look forward to continuing our joint work to serve Hamilton County students in the future."

– Dr. Justin Robertson, Superintendent, Hamilton County Schools

IS IT LEGAL?

Yes. In 1963, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled: It certainly may be said that the Bible is worthy of study for its literary and historic qualities. Nothing we have said here indicates that such study of the Bible or of religion, when presented objectively as part of a secular program of education, may not be effected consistently with the First Amendment.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Bible elective courses are privately funded entirely by the charity and generosity of thousands of donors who donate through Bible in the Schools. Charitable donations through Bible in the Schools, a 501(c)(3), cover the complete cost of the Hamilton County Schools' Bible program, including Bible teacher compensation, curriculum, professional development, Bible textbooks, classroom supplies, and other resources. No taxpayer dollars are used. To donate visit: https://www.classy.org/give/239649/#!/donation/checkout