What Makes Us Different
BJU Press is thrilled to partner with you on your homeschool journey with materials that reflect the four distinctives of our educational philosophy: biblical worldview shaping, active learning, critical thinking, and educational technology. Together, we will enrich your child’s learning experience.
Our Distinctives
Example
Heritage 1, 4th ed., p. 42
Your student will learn that church is a vital part of community.
Biblical Worldview Shaping
Biblical worldview shaping is at the heart of all BJU Press materials. As students explore the world around them, the Bible’s narrative of Creation, Fall, and Redemption should be their framework for understanding. BJU Press materials lead students to view these subjects through the lens of biblical teaching.
Active Learning
Education involves both head and heart. BJU Press wants to shape students’ thinking in the academic subjects in a way that is active and not passive. Active learning is an engaging learning experience that invites students to connect with appropriate content and apply knowledge and skills in memorable ways.
Example
Science 4, 5th ed., p. 405
Your student will use modeling clay to build models of landforms and create an imaginary continent. Activities like these are engaging, and your child will more easily connect with what has been taught and apply this knowledge in a memorable way.
Example
World Studies, Activities, 5th ed., p. 133
While learning about the history of Africa, students analyze one of David Livingstone’s writings.
Critical Thinking
Analysis, evaluation, and creation are the critical-thinking skills, skills that are essential to 21st century learning. BJU Press wants to equip you with resources to teach students not just what to think but how to think so they can discover the joy of learning.
Educational Technology
Education in the 21st century requires the infusion of technology for students to use in the learning experience. BJU Press offers a variety of digital resources crafted to complement our printed resources so we can help your child learn well.
Example
Life Science, 5th ed., p. 55
After learning about DNA replication, students create a live-action animation of this process. This is also an example of active learning.