Bible in the Schools
| Founded | 1922 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Dr. J. Park McCallie |
| Type | 501(c)(3) |
| Location | |
Area served | Hamilton County, Tennessee |
| Method | Provides funding grants to the Hamilton County Department of Education for full cost of elective Bible teachers. |
Key people | Cathy Scott, President |
| Website | bibleintheschools |
Bible in the Schools is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, that promotes biblical literacy in Hamilton County.
Bible elective courses are funded entirely by the generosity of private charitable contributions through Bible in the Schools, a 501(c)(3). No tax dollars are used. Hamilton County Schools was reimbursed over $2.3 million for the complete cost of the countywide Bible program in 32 schools during the 2023–2024 academic year. Included in reimbursement costs are: teacher salaries, benefits, taxes, Bibles, classroom supplies, and year-round teacher professional development, compliance training, and other resources. Bible courses are a free gift from the community to participating public schools in Hamilton County, serving students in grades 6–12. For the 2024–2025 academic year, Bible in the Schools will fund 35 teachers in 33 schools, to a projected amount of $2.8 million. The Bible program seeks equal access for all students.
Five elective courses are offered in 33 participating middle and high schools (grades 6–12). All courses are taught in compliance with the Tennessee State Board of Education Bible Standards.