The academic program at Answers Academy is grounded in Proverbs 9:10, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” All subjects must start with the Bible as God is the author of all creation. It is the role of every Christian educator to shape the worldview of their students using the Bible as the authoritative guide. The teachers at Answers Academy teach all subjects from a biblical-worldview perspective and challenge students to think critically and biblically about every academic subject. The curriculum for Answers Academy is carefully chosen to ensure that it is grounded in Scripture, apologetically sound, and academically rigorous so that it will equip the students with skills and knowledge to be ready for whatever the Lord has called for them to do after high school. No matter the direction, the students will have a solid foundation in order to defend their faith, become good stewards of God’s earth, and be bold witnesses for Christ.
Many of the textbooks used at Answers Academy are published by BJU Press. We appreciate the emphasis placed on academic rigor, critical thinking skills, and a biblical worldview stance.
Academic rigor is not holding a standard so high that it is frustrating to reach. Academic rigor is a learning experience that motivates the student at their academic level and pushes them to their potential. A big part of rigor is taking the student past literal interpretation/rote memory and challenging them to the highest levels on Bloom’s taxonomy to analyze, evaluate, and create. This type of learning develops incredible critical thinking skills and understanding the why behind what they are learning. We also incorporate logic classes within middle school and high school to help teach the students how to think instead of what to think and to spot errant thinking. We also hold the academic expectations high in the classroom and the student must be responsible and put forth work and effort in order to be successful.
The textbooks are consistent to look at each subject based on a biblical worldview. These textbooks repeatedly look at subject material like literature, science, history, and so forth from a biblical viewpoint especially in light of the Creation Mandate, the Fall, and Redemption. This is especially important regarding science and history where the world is constantly attacking children with the false humanistic history of big bang, millions of years, evolution, abortion, gender confusion, etc. Answers Academy also uses Answers in Genesis and Master Books material which take a strong stance on the authority of Scripture.
As students learn the true history of what happened according to God's Word, they are better able to spot these common false claims and discern why they are wrong. These textbooks will also give students a chance to understand the nature of God and to have a deeper understanding of the world God designed for us that has unfortunately been marred by sin and a worldwide flood.
Let’s take a look at some subject…
Mathematics is grounded in the nature of God. Because creation reflects its Creator, the order, consistency, and logic found in mathematics reflect God's character. Mathematical concepts such as number, pattern, and relationship existed in God's nature and are woven throughout our world. Consider Creation Week when God created one day, then the second day, and so on and even commanded creatures to multiply. Math was used since the creation!
Since God created an orderly universe that can be measured and understood, mathematics provides a way to describe and explore His world. Only by the absolute standard of God do we have a basis to do mathematics. As image-bearers of God, we have the capacity to reason mathematically, enabling us to better understand His creation and faithfully exercise the dominion He has entrusted to us.
Science is possible because God faithfully upholds His creation in an orderly and consistent way and promises to continue doing so as long as the earth endures (Genesis 8:22). This provides the foundation for observable, measurable, and repeatable science. While science allows us to study God's creation, God's Word provides the true historical framework for interpreting the evidence. Thus, we understand geology in light of the global Flood, astronomy in light of Creation, biology in light of God's created kinds, and the other sciences through the lens of Scripture.
Everyone examines the same evidence (rocks, fossils, stars, DNA, and living organisms, etc.) but evidence does not interpret itself. The difference lies in the worldview used to explain it. A biblical worldview begins with God and His infallible Word as the ultimate authority for understanding the natural world. In contrast, a secular worldview begins with autonomous human reasoning and seeks to explain creation apart from its Creator. Because all truth is God's truth, students must learn not only to observe scientific evidence carefully but also to interpret it faithfully according to the authority of Scripture.
History begins in Genesis 1:1: "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." Because God is the perfect, all-knowing eyewitness to history, His Word provides the only completely accurate and authoritative record of the past. There is no such thing as "prehistoric" history, for our history begins with God's act of creation and unfolds according to His revealed Word.
The biblical record provides the true framework for understanding the world: God created everything very good, mankind's sin brought the Curse and death into creation, a global Flood reshaped the earth and buried most of the fossil record, and the Tower of Babel explains the origin of nations, language groups, and the dispersion of people around the world. Scripture, often called the "history book of the universe," is the standard by which all historical claims must be evaluated.
Because much of today's culture is built upon false historical foundations including the Big Bang, millions of years, molecules-to-man evolution, and human evolution, students must learn to evaluate these claims in light of God's Word. By understanding true history as revealed in Scripture, they develop the discernment to recognize false historical narratives and confidently defend a biblical worldview.
English - Language is a gift from God, who created Adam and Eve with the ability to communicate with Him and with one another. The diversity of languages we see today originated at the Tower of Babel, where God confused humanity's language and scattered people across the earth. As families dispersed, distinct language groups developed, written forms emerged, and languages continued to grow and change over time through vocabulary growth, borrowing, grammatical shifts, and other natural linguistic processes to arrive at the various languages we have today (just under 7,000 of them).
English belongs primarily to the Germanic language family, it has been heavily influenced by Romance languages and many others, resulting in its rich vocabulary and numerous irregularities. By studying English through the lens of Scripture, students recognize language as evidence of God's design, His judgment at Babel, and His providential work throughout history. They also develop the communication skills necessary to read, write, speak, and think clearly so they can faithfully understand, articulate, and defend biblical truth.
Literature is rooted in God's nature as the perfect Communicator, who has revealed Himself through His Word. Because mankind is created in God's image, we have the God-given ability to communicate through language, imagination, poetry, and narrative. Genesis 1–11 provides the true account of history which cultures mimic using themes such as beauty, purpose, love, conflict, sacrifice, justice, suffering, redemption, and hope.
Every work of literature reflects the author's worldview and attempts to answer life's foundational questions. Therefore, students must learn to evaluate literature through the lens of Scripture, discerning where an author's ideas align with or oppose God's truth. By reading with wisdom and discernment, students grow in their ability to recognize truth, understand the human condition, appreciate what is excellent, and faithfully engage the culture for the glory of God.
Logic is grounded in the nature of God, who is perfectly truthful, consistent, and cannot deny Himself (2 Timothy 2:13). Because we are created in His image, we have the ability to reason, think critically, and recognize truth from error. The order and consistency found in creation reflect God's logical nature, making rational thought and the pursuit of knowledge possible.
Although logic is a gift from God, sin has distorted human thinking, leading to faulty reasoning, logical fallacies, propaganda, and the elevation of opinion over truth. Therefore, students must learn to evaluate arguments carefully, identify inconsistencies, and think biblically about every area of life. The laws of logic are immaterial, universal, and unchanging, reflecting the character of the Creator. As such, logic ultimately finds its foundation in God and provides students with an essential tool for discerning truth, defending their faith, and living wisely in a world filled with deception.
Fine Arts is rooted in the creative nature of God, the ultimate Artist and Designer of all creation. Since humans are made in God's image, we have been uniquely gifted with the ability to create, communicate, and appreciate beauty. Artistic ability is not an end in itself or merely a form of self-expression; it is a means of reflecting God's character, communicating truth, cultivating beauty, and serving others. By developing their artistic gifts with skill, discernment, and excellence, students learn to use the arts to glorify God and faithfully influence the culture for Christ.
Health is grounded in the truth that God created mankind in His image with bodies that were originally perfect and free from sin, disease, and death. Through Adam's rebellion, sin entered the world, bringing the Curse and its effects upon all creation. As a result, we have had over 6000 years of a mutational load in our genetics that cause disease, physical limitations, genetic disorders, and death in a broken world.
Yet God, in His grace, has given us minds to develop medicine, hygiene, nutrition, exercise, and other means of caring for our bodies to help mitigate the effects of the Curse. Scripture also provides many principles for our well-being. Because our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19–20), we are called to steward them wisely through healthy habits, self-discipline, and responsible choices. While we care for our physical bodies in this life, our ultimate hope rests not in perfect health on earth but in the redemption secured through Jesus Christ, who will one day restore His people to perfect, glorified bodies in the new creation.
Business is grounded in the truth that God is the Creator and rightful Owner of all things (Psalm 24:1). From the beginning, He entrusted mankind with the responsibility to exercise wise dominion over creation by working, cultivating, creating, and stewarding His resources. Work was established before the Fall as a good gift from God, although sin brought toil, greed, dishonesty, and selfishness into human labor and economic systems.
Because everything ultimately belongs to God, Christians are called to be faithful stewards of the time, talents, abilities, and financial resources He has entrusted to them. Students learn that business exists not merely to generate profit but to glorify God by serving others, meeting needs, creating value, and exercising integrity in every transaction. Through biblical stewardship, wise financial management, generosity, diligence, and ethical decision-making, students develop the knowledge and character necessary to honor God in the marketplace and faithfully manage His resources for His kingdom.
