Curriculum

Christian education curriculum may vary based on the thrust of the Christian school that provides such kind of education. However, there are basic characteristics of a good and effective Christian education curriculum.

1. The Christian education program must be doctrinally sound. This means that the subjects and teachings are first and foremost based on the teachings of the life and experiences of Christ, and not based on man's ideas and experiences. Doctrinally sound also connotes a balance in the Christian education program, not overly focusing on one religious concept such as the counsel of God, and little on analytical mental training.
2. The Christian education program must employ a sound and effective teaching-learning process. This simply means that the school or teaching method should be student-oriented as against concept-oriented and they are encouraged to be "active" learners, not passive listeners or disciples. The program must instill analytical thinking.
3. The Christian education program must have an emphasis on conceptual learning as against overt religiosity. This means that students should be well guided to analyze facts, how they are related, and how to draw conclusions from their own analysis. This way, they develop on their own, and not merely dictated with, the concepts of right and wrong based on the Christian values they are taught.
4. The Christian education program must be developmentally sound. This means that programs must be designed and implemented based on the developmental stages of the student, particularly their age, comprehension level and interest.
5. Specific disciplines that an excellent Christian education curriculum must have include emphasis on church support, methodological teaching and practice of values like obedience, modesty and charity, and Godly character training.