Ann Arbor Christian School - Spiritual Development - Preschool-8th grade, serving families in Ann Arbor, Dexter, Brighton, Whitmore Lake, Washtenaw County, and beyond.

"The neat thing about Ann Arbor Christian School is that faith pervades every aspect of our lives here. So we don’t just have faith come out at devotions and tuck it away until later. It doesn’t just come out in Bible class, but we really try to incorporate faith into every part of our lives and every aspect of what happens here at school each day." Kellie Steen, Third Grade Teacher

Bible Curriculum

Our main Bible curriculum provides a systematic study of the Bible that will lead students to discover that God, who manifested Himself in the Old Testament, is eager to manifest Himself today in the lives of children who will enter into fellowship with Him through His Son Jesus Christ. Students are led through the study of the Bible in a way that encourages them to process Biblical truths and apply Biblical principles to daily living. Students learn to depend on the Bible as perfect, complete, and as relevant today as when it was first written. In middle school, students study how the Bible can deepen their understanding of literature, history, science, and other subjects. They also are challenged to develop an informed Christian worldview, cultivate a personal relationship with Jesus, and rely on the Bible to provide a daily foundation for life.

Prayer and Daily Devotions

In addition to an integrated approach to learning and faith, students are encouraged to grow in their personal relationship with Christ. Rather than teach the doctrine of any one particular denomination, we focus on developing the Christian character of the students, their knowledge of the Scriptures, their relationship with their Lord and Savior, and their understanding of what it means to be disciples of Jesus Christ. Teachers lead students in a daily devotional time that is both interactive and relevant. Learning to pray for their own and others needs helps students develop spiritual sensitivity in response to God working in their lives.

Chapel

Chapel is an integral part of our school curriculum. Each year, chapel focuses on a particular theme, which teachers incorporate into their classroom activities. During the 2009-2010 school year, the theme was "Becoming Fruit-Bearing Trees." Previous themes have also included:

Serve the Lord with Gladness
God so Loved the World
God Keeps His Promises
Walking in the Light
The Wonderful Name of Jesus
Our World Belongs to God
Let us Fix our Eyes on Jesus
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made, We are the Body of Christ
The Names of God

Through chapel, students learn how to pray and sing publicly and to participate in worship. Middle school students are actively involved in planning chapel worship. Guest speakers talk to students about their Christian walk, or focus on an area relevant to a service project or another topical issue that ties in with the chapel theme for the school year. The chapel theme for 2010-2011 is He is the Shepherd. We are His sheep. This theme will focus on Psalm 23 and John 10. Please contact the school office for dates and times of upcoming chapels. We'd love to have you join us!