Christian development in schools

Through school Christian groups and voluntary 'religions education,' I would like to see a general program to equip the Christian young people to have a firm grasp of the basic flow of biblical history, the basic divisions of the Bible (e.g. history, poetry, wisdom, prophets, gospels, etc.), their literary and historical background in terms of the Bible (I know that there are many dating systems influenced by extra-biblical considerations. These might be mentioned as contrast, but the Bible should be regarded in its own terms.)

I would also hope that the very distinctive world view of the Bible is taught, in outline, at least and the contrasting world views of naturalism, post-modern/critical theory relativism, and its lesser cousin, impersonal spirituality.

The students should have a grasp of the critical differences and how to discuss them, along with the Bible’s framework of the reality of God, man, Christ, crucifixion and (general) resurrection, with the events against each of creation, corruption, incarnation, completion, and consummation.

Pivotal historical and theological events and biblical figures should be introduced and contextualized.

Basic apologetic lines should also be covered, such as how to have conversations about faith, about the knowledge we have of God and his salvation. The YouTube videos of Greg Koukl,  J. P. Moreland and William Lane Craig are great examples of the type of content that could be used.

Some church history and information about major Christian figures would also be worthwhile. 

I would like to hope that at the end of year 10 students would have a clear grasp of these matters, with a basic understanding of the key elements of Christian theology and apologetics, with those at the end of year 12 understanding the basic world-view contests and the critique we would make of non-Christian world-views, including an understanding of criticisms often made of Christian theism and the Bible and ability to if not rebut, then deflect them.

I would also hope that the students would have development and leadership opportunities, such as speaking in the group, conducting studies or discussion groups and holding events, even if just of their members.