The teaching of Bible History falls directly into the category of telling the coming generation about the glorious deeds of the LORD. The preferred methodology for teaching Bible History, therefore, is narration. Teachers from Grades K-8 tell the Bible story according the level of understanding of the students. Teachers reinforce what has been taught through oral and written activities that review and broaden what was introduced in the stories. There is an increasing emphasis on looking up Bible passages for discussion and writing activities in the higher grades.

John Calvin uses the CARE Bible History program for its curriculum:

Grade K Selected stories from the Old and New Testament

Grade 1 Old Testament stories: From Creation to Esther

Grade 2 New Testament stories: From the Birth of Christ to the Gospel to the

Grade 3 Old Testament stories: From Creation to the end of Judges

Grade 4 Old Testament stories: From Saul to the end of Ezra and Nehemiah

Grade 5 New Testament stories: From Christ’s Birth to the Gospel to the Gentiles

Grade 6 Old Testament stories: From Creation to the end of Ruth

Grade 7 Old Testament: From Psalms to the Return from Exile

Grade 8 New Testament: From the Inter-testamentary period to Paul’s 3rd Missionary Journey and Imprisonment; includes an overview of several Pauline epistles