Theology Curriculum Project

The WELS theology curriculum project began in 2023 with a development team, composed of teachers and pastors serving in WELS schools. This team designed the frameworks for four new Word of God instructional programs for early childhood, elementary, middle school, and high school settings.  These programs aim to provide a developmentally appropriate approach to growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ for infants through grade 12 students. The resources below will provide a glimpse into foundational components and working timelines that the writing teams are using to build these Word of God programs for WELS schools.

Theology Curriculum Project Video Update Playlist

Supporting Documents

To capture the vision for instruction in God’s Word and student learning in words, the development team crafted six Picture of the Graduate statements:

Motivated by Christ’s love for us and rooted in the true, inerrant, and inspired Word of God, the WELS Lutheran Theology Curriculum strives to develop…

HUMBLE CHRISTIANS who recognize their sin, rely on God’s forgiveness in Christ, and live in gospel freedom and peace.

THANKFUL CHILDREN of God who delight in communing with God through corporate worship as well as personal devotion and prayer.

LIFELONG LEARNERS who grow in their historical and doctrinal knowledge of God’s Word.

DISCERNING DISCIPLES who practice and apply God’s law and gospel faithfully in all areas of their life.

SERVANT-LEADERS who live to glorify God and love their neighbors by giving generously of their unique gifts and talents in the family, church, workplace, and community.

CONFIDENT WITNESSES who are able to clearly, logically, and passionately defend and communicate the hope they have in Jesus to an unbelieving world.

What do these six Picture of a Graduate statements mean for each age from infancy through 12th grade? Explore the WELS Theology Guiding Principles & Standards and the seven-part video series for more detail.

Humble Christians: Principles & Standards  8.5×11          Discerning Disciples: Principles & Standards 8.5×11

Humble Christians: Principles & Standards   8.5×14         Discerning Disciples: Principles & Standards 8.5×14

Thankful Children:  Principles and Standards 8.5×11        Selfless Servants: Principles and Standards 8.5×11

Thankful Children: Principles and Standards 8.5×14        Selfless Servants: Principles and Standards 8.5×14

Lifelong Learners:  Principles and Standards 8.5×11         Confident Witnesses: Principles and Standards 8.5×11

Lifelong Learners: Principles and Standards 8.5×14         Confident Witnesses: Principles and Standards 8.5×14

Early Childhood and Kindergarten

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Picture of a Graduate

Humble Christians

who recognize their sin, rely on God’s forgiveness through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, and live in gospel freedom and peace.

Thankful Children

of God who delight in communing with God through public worship as well as personal devotion and prayer.

Lifelong Learners

who grow in their historical and doctrinal knowledge of God’s Word.

Discerning Disciples

who distinguish and apply God’s law and gospel faithfully in all areas of their life.

Selfless Servants

who live to glorify God and love their neighbors by giving generously of their unique, God given gifts in the family, church, workplace, and community.

Confident Witnesses

who are able to clearly, logically, and passionately defend and communicate the hope they have in Jesus to an unbelieving world.

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