Apologia's What We Believe series is a four-volume biblical worldview curriculum for grades K-8 that teaches children foundational Christian beliefs, apologetics, and how to view the world through Scripture.
What Is Biblical Worldview Curriculum?
A worldview curriculum teaches students how to interpret the world around them through a particular lens—in this case, the lens of biblical Christianity. Apologia's What We Believe series helps elementary and middle school students develop a strong foundation in Christian faith through engaging lessons, stories, and activities. The four-volume series covers who God is, who we are in Christ, how we relate to others, and what our purpose is—teaching children not only what they believe but why they believe it.
Key Takeaways
- Four-volume series covering foundational Christian beliefs and apologetics
- Designed for grades K-8 with age-appropriate journals
- Includes stories, discussion questions, and hands-on activities
- Written in engaging, conversational style directly to students
- Published by Apologia Educational Ministries
The Four Volumes
How It Works
Each volume contains 10 lessons, with each lesson covering two weeks at three days per week (45-60 minutes per session). The conversational writing style speaks directly to students, making complex theology accessible. Lessons combine fictional stories about kids with different worldviews, non-fiction content, discussion questions, Scripture memory, vocabulary, and journaling activities. Notebooking Journals come in two levels: Junior (K-3) and Standard (4-8), allowing siblings to study together with age-appropriate writing and activities.
What Parents Should Know
The curriculum reflects a Reformed/Calvinist theological perspective, which may not align with all Christian traditions. It's designed to supplement rather than replace personal Bible study—Scripture portions are used to support worldview concepts rather than as primary text. Some parents find the stories too simple for older students (12+) while concepts can challenge younger ones. That said, most families report children grasping theological concepts earlier than expected and engaging in meaningful faith discussions. Plan on about $40-55 per textbook (often discounted from $52 retail) plus separate journal costs.
The Bottom Line
Apologia's What We Believe series offers structured worldview training that goes beyond surface-level Bible stories to build genuine theological understanding. The engaging format and multi-age flexibility make it practical for homeschool families. If helping your children develop a coherent Christian worldview with the ability to articulate and defend their faith matters to you, this curriculum provides a solid foundation—just review the theological perspective to ensure it aligns with your family's beliefs.
