Since 1922 with little publicity or fanfare, Bible in the Schools has made the study of the Bible available to public school students in the Chattanooga area.
The Hamilton County public school system offers five elective courses in Bible history. All classes strictly follow federal court rulings and guidelines.
This school year, fifteen middle and high schools offer the elective courses to more than 3,000 students, who are taught by twelve qualified and certified teachers. More > >
Goal: 3,000+ students
To Date:2,436 desks filled
Each desk represents 50 students towards our goal of funding more than 3,000 Bible history students during the 2009-2010 school year.
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East Hamilton Middle/High School Initiative
Fifteen churches in the East Brainerd community have come together to lend individual support to help bring Bible history courses to the new East Hamilton Middle/High School. Currently, a steering committee composed of more than 40 individuals has been formed to develop and implement plans for an East Brainerd community event this fall to secure funding. Watch for more news on how you can be involved in this exciting event!
Bible History Schools for 2010-2011 Announced
In agreement with the Hamilton County Department of Education, Bible history courses will be offered at the following schools for the 2010-2011 school year.
Central High School, East Hamilton Middle/High School, East Ridge Middle School, Hixson High School, Hixson Middle School, Howard School of A.&T., Hunter Middle School, Loftis Middle School, Lookout Valley Middle & High Schools, Ooltewah Middle School, Red Bank Middle School, Signal Mountain Middle/High School, Soddy Daisy High School and Soddy Daisy Middle School.
State Standard Based on Chattanooga Curriculum
Clint Cooper reports in the February 16, 2010 Chattanooga Times Free Press that the curriculum on how to teach Bible in public schools, approved by the Tennessee Board on Education late last month, leaned heavily on the program
being used by the Hamilton County Department of Education. More>>
Signal Mountain Gathering Update
The financial objective for the Gathering was to raise $150,000 annually to fund two full time Bible history teachers, one for SMMHS and one for Howard.
In total, more than $430,400 has been committed over the three year period. However, the event was highly successful in more ways than just financial:
Ten diverse churches came together as a unified body,
Approximately 850 ventured out on a rainy and foggy Sunday evening to attend,
There was an incredible sense of community focused around the local schools,
Our donor base was significantly expanded as 204 new donors made their first gift/pledge to Bible in the Schools; another 41 donors had given before, but not in more than a year; awareness of Bible in the Schools grew by an even greater amount, and
Valuable experience was gained that should be helpful in attempting similar efforts in other communities.
Over 100 volunteers worked to serve a common purpose
There was inspiring music, testimonies and prayer.
Bible history classes began in the Signal Mountain High School for the first time in January. Additionally, Howard's current part time teaching position will become a full time position beginning next fall.
Take a tour with Bryan Johnson, Bible history teacher, and hear what students, parents, and school administrators say in their own words.
To help you with your Bible study, bookmarks are now available for you and your friends. There are three different types - Survey, Biographical & Chronological.
Fifteen churches in the East Brainerd community have come together to lend individual support to help bring Bible history courses to the new East Hamilton Middle/High School. Currently, a steering committee composed of more than 40 individuals has been formed to develop and implement plans for an East Brainerd community event this fall to secure funding. Watch for more news on how you can be involved in this exciting event! 
Clint Cooper reports in the February 16, 2010 Chattanooga Times Free Press that the curriculum on how to teach Bible in public schools, approved by the Tennessee Board on Education late last month, leaned heavily on the program
being used by the Hamilton County Department of Education. 
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