Biblical Literacy
Understand the overarching narrative of Scripture
focused on Christ, comprehend the content and
navigation of the Bible, and know the principles of
biblical interpretation.
Lutheran Doctrine
Understand the core teachings of Lutheran belief as
found in the Small Catechism with a focus on the First,
Second, and Third Articles.
Christian Heritage
Understand the history of the Christian Church from
the time of the Early Church to the modern day and
understand different Christian groups and their beliefs
throughout time up to today.
Worship Life
Understand the elements and practices of worship,
along with the forms and habits of individual and group
prayer and meditation on God's Word.
Works of Love
Understand what Christian character is, who our
neighbor is, and how we are to serve our neighbor
within our vocations in the household, congregation,
and society.
Confessing the Faith
Understand why Christians believe what we believe
and the Christian worldview, examine why and what
we believe in relationship to different truth claims, and
witness to others about Jesus Christ, our Savior.
Learn more about the Lutheran School standards—along with an expanded explanation of the six domains and
forty-one anchor statements—at lutheranschools.org.
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