Bible in the Schools Employee Directory
Education Administration ProgramsUnited States11-50 Employees
Bible in the Schools operates a for-credit Bible education program within Hamilton County public schools in Tennessee, serving students in grades 6 through 12. The curriculum is aligned with the Tennessee Department of Education's Bible standards and delivered by licensed, certified teachers hired by the school district. The program is constitutionally approved and designed to be inclusive for all students. In the 2025–2026 academic year, about 5,200 students across 35 middle and high schools voluntarily enrolled in the Bible course. The program is overseen by the Public School Bible Study Committee (doing business as Bible in the Schools), a nonprofit organization that serves a large portion of Hamilton County’s public school population. Approximately 92% of public school students in Hamilton County have access to Bible education for course credit. Founded in 1922, the organization has a long-standing presence in the local education landscape.