For Instruction in Righteousness: A Topical Reference Guide for Biblical Child-Training

by Doorposts

Religious_studiesGrades Pre-K–12

For Instruction in Righteousness: Character-Based Biblical Reference Guide

This is a 300+ page reference guide organized around eight categories of sins and character defects, providing Bible verses, object lessons, and practical applications for biblical child-training. The curriculum takes a topical approach to character development using Scripture references and suggested disciplinary applications.

Best for

Homeschool families and Christian educators seeking a comprehensive biblical reference for character training and discipline, particularly those wanting to connect specific behaviors to Scripture across grades Pre-K–12

Evaluation Criteria

1 strength · 1 concern · 3 neutral · 1 insufficient evidence

Direct InstructionStrength

The curriculum facilitates direct instruction through clear organization and practical applications, though it functions more as a reference than a systematic teaching program.

Includes section on Biblical teaching techniques covering object lessons, parables, proverbs, stories, and provides structured approach to character training

Historical ContextConcern

Limited historical context provided, with focus on timeless moral principles rather than situating texts in historical development.

Review mentions Bible stories and consequences but doesn't indicate historical background or contextual teaching about when texts were written or their historical circumstances

Teacher TrainingNeutral

Provides some instructional guidance through teaching techniques section and practical application suggestions for parents and teachers.

Includes section on Biblical teaching techniques and object lesson suggestions, plus reviewer notes it helps with 'instituting Godly rather than arbitrary discipline'

Theological KnowledgeNeutral

The curriculum builds systematic knowledge around character traits and sin categories but focuses primarily on practical application rather than theological depth.

Organized into eight main sections dealing with character defects, covering topics like pride, hypocrisy, defiance, with biblical foundations, but emphasis is on discipline and character training rather than doctrinal instruction

Primary Text EngagementNeutral

The curriculum provides extensive Bible references with summarized descriptions but appears to rely more on verse summaries than direct text study.

Review mentions 'Bible references with summarized descriptions' and suggests memorizing verses, but doesn't indicate students read extended passages or study texts in depth

Vocabulary BuildingInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence to assess systematic vocabulary instruction, though topical organization suggests some specialized terminology.

Review mentions various character trait terms but doesn't indicate explicit vocabulary instruction or theological term definitions

Review Sources

cathyduffy

Cathy Duffy

Key Facts
GradesGrades Pre-K–12
SubjectReligious_studies
PedagogyUnit Study
Faith-BasedChristian/Protestant
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Data sources: cathyduffy, homeschoolcom