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Compass Classroom (Bible, theology & worldview courses)

Streaming video courses for teens: Old and New Testament, Bible archaeology and worldview, via a membership.

Updated September 2026 · 8 sources

Grades	6th–12th
Tradition	Evangelical Protestant, Reformed-leaning (affirms inerrancy, creedal)
Translation	Any (a study Bible of your choice; the course lists recommended versions)
Approach	Pre-recorded video lectures with readings, quizzes and optional groups
Who teaches	The program does the teaching
Parent prep	Low (watch the videos, do the assignments; parent checks written work)
Screen time	Online
Video lessons	Included: video lectures are the core teaching
Cost	$490: Individual Compass Membership, 1 student, 1 year (all 40+ courses incl. Bible, history, science; Family plan $890/yr) (source)
Placement	Compass Classroom: Bible courses (ages 13+ for Old Testament) Browse the Bible and Philosophy & Worldview categories; Old Testament recommended 13+

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What parents say

Parents like the engaging, well-paced video teaching and the way one membership covers several children and many subjects. Reviews focus mostly on the history, science and language courses, so detail on the Bible courses is thin. Reported drawbacks are that it works best from about 7th grade up, written work needs parent grading unless you buy grading, and Bible is one small part of a large library.

Parents love

Teen-friendly video teaching that students can rewind and replay
One membership covers many subjects and several students
Old and New Testament courses count as full high school credits

Common complaints

Best for middle and high school; little for young children
Parent must grade written work unless grading is purchased
Membership is pricey if you only want the Bible courses

Who it fits

Best for

Reformed. Reformed-leaning Protestant teaching, creedal approach
Video or online lessons. Video lectures are the core teaching
Read through the whole Bible. Verse-by-verse Old and New Testament courses
Worldview and apologetics. Worldview and apologetics-style courses in the membership
No, separate levels. Each student works through courses at their own level
Only one child. Individual plan covers one student
Online. Runs online
Video lessons a big plus. Video lectures are the core teaching
Video lessons nice to have. Video lectures are the core teaching
Minimal: solo work. Teens watch and work on their own

Less suited for

Mostly offline. Screen-based
Plenty: I teach it. Needs little parent teaching

These come straight from the scoring rules the quiz uses.

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Questions parents ask

How does Compass Classroom teach the Bible?

Compass Classroom is described as pre-recorded video lectures with readings, quizzes and optional groups. Parent prep: low (watch the videos, do the assignments; parent checks written work).

What grades does Compass Classroom cover?

Compass Classroom covers grades 6th–12th.

How much does Compass Classroom cost?

$490: Individual Compass Membership, 1 student, 1 year (all 40+ courses incl. Bible, history, science; Family plan $890/yr). Prices were checked on publisher or retailer pages in September 2026; check current prices before buying.

What Christian tradition is Compass Classroom written from?

Evangelical Protestant, Reformed-leaning (affirms inerrancy, creedal).

Which Bible translation does Compass Classroom use?

Any (a study Bible of your choice; the course lists recommended versions).

Can siblings use Compass Classroom together?

Partly. Families often combine children for read-alouds and discussion, with separate work by level.

Is Compass Classroom online?

Online. The program does the teaching.

Does Compass Classroom have a placement test?

Yes. Compass Classroom: Bible courses (ages 13+ for Old Testament). Browse the Bible and Philosophy & Worldview categories; Old Testament recommended 13+

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