| God is recognized as the final authority |
| Subject matter is taught from a biblical worldview perspective |
| Transformation (becoming the image of Christ) is ultimate |
| Focus is on preparing students for life & citizenship |
| Students learn in a safe & moral environment |
| Curriculum focuses on developing all aspects of the person (holistic) – intellectual, spiritual, moral, social, physical and emotional |
| Students study one subject at a time in a sequence that follows the Divine flow of the biblical narrative |
| Learning transcends the classroom (apprenticeship) |
| Studies take place in multiple countries |
| Students are taught how to learn and think critically for themselves |
| Classes are conversational (Socratic) as students are placed in small discussion groups where faculty teach by asking questions |
