Multiplying the Impact of the INTEGRATE Curriculum

Christian students feel a disconnect between science and faith, and Christians are underrepresented in the sciences. Both problems could be addressed if Christian parents and teachers at Christian schools had instructional materials that enabled them to teach cutting edge science in a faith-affirming way. Many educators do not have the time or expertise to evaluate and adapt the many resources offered by BioLogos and other science/faith organizations. The INTEGRATE curriculum, launched by BioLogos in October 2020, was designed to meet this need. Looking forward, we aim to grow the base of educators and others who are using INTEGRATE and support them through training and community building. We propose a variety of promotional activities, including digital, email, and print marketing; exhibiting at educational conferences; and relationship building with individuals and organizations who are trusted voices in Christian education. To support educators, we will offer curricular integration resources, teacher training, and virtual and in-person connection opportunities. Through this project we will also adapt INTEGRATE for three new audiences. First, we will create two 6–8-week small group Bible studies based on topics from INTEGRATE, enabling rich, nuanced discussion and opportunities to practice gracious dialogue. Second, we will translate several INTEGRATE units into Spanish, making quality science/faith materials from the BioLogos perspective available for the first time to Spanish-speaking Christians around the world. Finally, we will create a communal e-learning experience for adults in the BioLogos community through the creation of two multi-week online courses. If we invest in marketing and relationship-building within Christian educational communities, and if we adapt INTEGRATE for new audiences, the number of lives changed by this high-quality teaching resource will be multiplied.