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BJU Press Homeschool

Traditional Christian textbooks and video lessons for every subject, grade by grade..

Updated September 2026 · 8 sources

Grades	PreK–12th
Subjects	Bible, language arts, spelling, reading, handwriting, heritage studies (history), science, math — all included by grade level
Math	Included
Faith	Christian worldview throughout
Approach	Traditional textbooks/worktexts with explicit Christian worldview integration
Who teaches	The parent teaches from a scripted guide
Parent prep	High (teacher's editions script every lesson, but parent must actively teach)
Screen time	A mix of screen and paper
Video lessons	Available: video courses available for many subjects but books/kits work without them
Cost	$1,044.60: BJU Press Complete Grade 4 homeschool kit, all subjects incl. math (25% off Christianbook.com list price; a Grade 3 kit was not listed at time of research, so nearest verified grade shown) (source)
Placement	No placement test found Couldn't verify a placement page (the publisher's site blocks automated checks); place by grade
ESA vendor	Publisher is on the approved vendor list in Arkansas (Direct Pay), New Hampshire. Checked September 2026; each state's list can change and applies to the publisher, not every product.

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What parents say

Parents generally praise BJU Press for covering every subject with strong academics and a clear Christian worldview built into each lesson, and many like the optional video courses that essentially do the teaching for them. The most common complaint is the sheer size and density of the teacher's editions -- families teaching multiple grade levels say it's hard to get through all the material, and some end up skipping parts of the teacher's guide, which undercuts the program. A few reviewers also flag the price and the amount of active daily parent instruction it demands, especially for math and science.

Parents love

Strong academics with a clear Christian worldview in every subject
Optional video courses can do the teaching for busy parents
Colorful, multisensory materials suited to different learning styles

Common complaints

Teacher's editions are large and easy to under-use
Requires real daily parent instruction, not independent work
Pricey, especially buying full kits for more than one child

Who it fits

Best for

Yes, include math. Math included
Christian worldview. Explicit Biblical worldview woven through every subject
Traditional textbooks and workbooks. Textbook/worktext lessons with teacher's-edition scripts
One child at a time. Built for one child at a specific grade level
Daily lesson plans done for me. Every subject fully scripted in teacher's editions
Some screen time. A mix of screen and paper
Plenty: I teach it. Teacher's editions require real daily hands-on instruction

Less suited for

No religious content. Christian content throughout
Yes, siblings together. Separate full kit per grade; not a combined family curriculum
A flexible guide I adapt. Rigid scope and sequence, not an adaptable framework
Minimal: solo work. Not designed for independent/solo student work

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Questions parents ask

What subjects does BJU Press Homeschool cover?

Bible, language arts, spelling, reading, handwriting, heritage studies (history), science, math — all included by grade level. It's described as traditional textbooks/worktexts with explicit Christian worldview integration.

Does BJU Press Homeschool include math?

Yes, math is included.

What grades does BJU Press Homeschool cover?

BJU Press Homeschool covers grades PreK–12th.

How much does BJU Press Homeschool cost?

$1,044.60: BJU Press Complete Grade 4 homeschool kit, all subjects incl. math (25% off Christianbook.com list price; a Grade 3 kit was not listed at time of research, so nearest verified grade shown). Prices were checked on publisher or retailer pages in September 2026; check current prices before buying.

Is BJU Press Homeschool Christian or secular?

Christian worldview throughout.

Is BJU Press Homeschool online?

A mix of screen and paper. The parent teaches from a scripted guide.

Does BJU Press Homeschool have a placement test?

No. Couldn't verify a placement page (the publisher's site blocks automated checks); place by grade

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