Several Bible programs come from Baptist or Baptist-leaning publishers. They differ in how conservative they are and in the Bible translation they use, so it's worth reading each tradition line.
Chronological, Christ-centered Genesis-to-Revelation Bible study for K-5 with teacher guide, workbooks and videos
Published by Lifeway and affirms the Baptist Faith & Message 2000
Genesis to Revelation in order over three years
Short daily lessons for five days a week
Watch for: typos and wrong passages reported in the teacher guides
Grades K–5thFive-day weekly plan: teacher guide, Bible story video, discussion, and K-2 or 3-5 workbooksCost: $96: two Home Edition Leader Kits (one year; each has teacher guide, K-2 and 3-5 workbooks and videos), kit shown at $47.99
Four-year chronological Bible course for K-5 with apologetics woven in; one teacher guide, leveled workbooks
Creation to the early church in order over four years
About 25 to 45 minutes per lesson, three days a week
Watch for: young-earth creation is taught as the position of the whole course
Grades K–5thChronological Bible lessons from a teacher guide, with leveled workbooks, short videos and memory songsCost: $69: Year 1 teacher guide ($34.99) plus Level 4-5 student workbook and tests combo ($33.95); videos extra
K-12 Bible line with a teacher edition and worktext each year, moving from stories to doctrine and worldview
Conservative Baptist-style view on salvation and end times
Old Testament, Life of Christ and early church across the years
About 30-45 minutes a day with a parent or video
Watch for: elementary levels need you to read and retell stories
Grades K–12thTeacher-led stories and discussion with a student worktext, tests and memory work; optional video lessons at some levelsCost: $167: Bible 4 (Pathway of Promise) home school kit, teacher edition, student edition, activities book and assessments (list $185.26)
Illustrated Bible-survey textbooks with short weekly videos and hand motions, plus a worldview story series
Two volumes walk through the Old and New Testament book by book
About 30-45 minutes a day, four days a week
Watch for: each child needs their own notebooking journal, which adds cost
Grades K–8thShort video, illustrated textbook reading, hand motions, discussion and a notebooking journalCost: $68: The Word in Motion Old Testament set (sale price; about one school year, grades K-6)
Four-year, read-the-Bible-itself course where every age studies one lesson together at its own level
416 lessons cover the whole Bible over about four years
About 20 to 40 minutes per lesson with a parent
Watch for: ordering is confusing: guide, student pages, timeline and cd are all separate
Grades PreK–12thTeacher-led lessons from the Bible text itself, with leveled student pages, drills, memory work and timelinesCost: $59: Unit 1 teacher guide ($42.95, about 2 years) plus two Intermediate student page sets ($7.95 each) for one child
Questions parents ask
What is the best Baptist homeschool Bible curriculum?
Abeka and The Gospel Project for Kids score highest for a Baptist fit on our list. They teach very differently, so look at the style as well as the tradition.
Is The Gospel Project Baptist?
It comes from Lifeway, the Southern Baptist publisher, and reflects the Baptist Faith and Message. Reviewers also note a Reformed-leaning emphasis.
Do these programs assume my church's views on baptism?
Some do. Check the notes on each program and plan to discuss any differences with your children.
How this list is made: each program is scored against the needs above using features documented in parent reviews and publisher materials (sources are listed in each program's profile). It's a starting point, not medical or educational advice.