Hamilton County Schools received a $1.8 million reimbursement from local organization Bible in the Schools to fund Bible history electives in the district.
The nonprofit funds five elective courses in Bible history in 29 middle and high schools across Hamilton County, reaching about 4,600 students.
“The Hamilton County public school Bible History program has been a daily dispenser of hope in this community and reflects the generosity of so many committed partners. Studying Bible History in our public schools helps ground and awaken students to the rich cultural footprint that the Bible has had on history while offering students hope, values, and life lessons relevant to the tough issues they wrestle with daily,” Bible in the Schools President Cathy Scott said in a news release.
The district received reimbursements from the group of $1.3 million for the 2017-2018 school year, $1.5 million for 2018-19 and $1.7 million for 2019-2020.
“It is an honor to once again accept the gift of Bible History on behalf of Hamilton County Schools,” said Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Bryan Johnson in the news release. “This gift sponsors the education of thousands of public school students in our district. The countywide Bible History elective program encourages students in grades 6-12 to recognize the rich cultural connections between an ancient text and our modern world.”