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CSI Bible Curriculum Revision Updates

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March 2008


  • Completed content undergoes theological review.

  • The editorial work for Preschool through Grade 2 comes to a close.

  • Historical, cultural, and biblical background material is integrated into the curriculum from special supplemental content developed by a group of teachers in association with That the World May Know Ministries and the Prairie Association of Christian Schools (PACS). Special thanks to those groups for contributing their time, effort, and resources to advance and support Christian education and the CSI Bible Curriculum Revision Project.

February 2008




  • CSI welcomes Paul Brinkerhoff to the CSI team as the Curriculum Development Manager. Paul has a BA in elementary education and an MDiv in pastoral studies. He joins us from Baker Publishing Group. His professional journey prior includes Zondervan, Words of Hope, and The Potter’s House Christian School.

January 2008


  • Writers and Grade Level Advisors identified and trained to begin their work for Grades 7 and 8.

  • Partnership discussion continues for the graphical design, layout, and publication of the curriculum with the leading organization identified by CSI Staff (more updates to come).

December 2007


  • Search begins for writers and Grade Level Advisors for Grades 7 and 8.

  • Editing continues.

  • Writing completed for Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6.

September–November 2007


  • Writing completed for Preschool through Grade 2.

  • CSI Editorial Team edits and refines writers’ manuscripts.

  • The CSI Staff begins the search for a partner to assist with the graphical design, layout, and publication of the CSI Bible Curriculum.

  • Focus groups conducted by the Grade Level Advisors with groups of Bible teachers from CSI member schools.

July & August 2007


  • CSI Editorial Team edits and refines the writers’ manuscripts as they are turned in.

May & June 2007


  • Writers and Grade Level Advisors for Preschool through Grade 6 identified.

  • Writer’s Planning, Training, and Collaboration” session held in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Topics included: project flow charts, research to plan, benchmarks, curriculum summary, survey results, developmental characteristics, resources, style sheets, assessments, and more.

  • Writers and Grade Level Advisors serving at Christian schools thus far represent the following provinces and states:

    • Alberta

    • British Columbia

    • California

    • Florida

    • Illinois

    • Iowa

    • Maryland

    • Massachusetts

    • Michigan

    • Minnesota

    • Missouri

    • New Mexico

    • North Carolina

    • Ontario

    • Tennessee

    • Wisconsin

    THE WRITING BEGINS


April 2007

  • Search begins for writers and Grade Level Advisors for Preschool through Grade 6.

  • Numerous writers are enlisted, which is a new approach for CSI: One writer per grade and each writer supported and peer-reviewed by three Grade Level Advisors.

  • New curriculum development process: CSI Curriculum & Editorial Team > Writer > Three Grade Level Advisors > Each Grade Level Advisor conducts focus groups of about ten people > Feedback is returned to CSI Curriculum & Editorial Team for review and integration into curriculum > Review of completed curriculum by theologian > Theological editing integrated into curriculum.

March 2007


  • CSI Board of Trustees approves the proposal to move forward with a revision of The Story of God and His People. The project is considered a revision (3rd edition) because it is built on the solid foundation of the CSI Bible Curriculum.

  • The newly revised curriculum (currently untitled) will incorporate much of the feedback from the survey and focus groups.

  • The curriculum will feature three main themes or emphases:

    • Head

    • Heart

    • Hands
  • Teachers have been requesting that the new curriculum remain strong in biblical content and knowledge (Head), but they are seeking additional materials and support for helping students value biblical ideas and respond to God with faith and virtue (Heart) and apply God’s truth in life through worship to God and service to others (Hands).

Winter 2007


  • Consider curriculum format.

  • Review standards and assessments.

  • Plan budget and propose redevelopment of Bible curriculum to CSI Board of Trustees.

Fall 2006


  • Conduct focus groups.

  • Develop scope and sequence.

  • Philosophy developed.

Summer 2006


  • Consult with curriculum experts.

Spring 2006




  • CSI Preschool through Grade 12 Bible curriculum surveys sent to all member and non-member schools that had purchased CSI’s current curriculum, The Story of God and His People. About 2,200 surveys were completed and returned to CSI—86% from member schools and 14% from non-member schools.