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Frequently Asked Questions

Immerse FAQs

Is this the whole Bible (New Testament, etc.)?

Yes, it is simply the text of the Holy Bible, New Living Translation with brief introductions to each book. Nothing has been added or eliminated from the Bible text. The only alterations have been to remove all of the modern additives of chapters, verses, notes, etc.

Can we use regular bibles instead?
Using a different Bible would be difficult, since the reading plan uses page numbers to indicate each day’s reading. It will also be difficult to follow the text in discussion groups since people reference passages by page numbers and not chapter or verse.

More importantly, the format matters to the experience. Removing the chapter and verse numbers and restoring the natural breaks and literary formats changes how your students interact with the text. Presenting the text in a more familiar format, like other books we are accustomed to reading, encourages reading books as whole books, letters as entire letters, and poetry as poetry. It’s what the authors originally intended.

Can we just use the audio edition and not buy a book?

You’re free to use whichever resources on this site are helpful to you, and many people have found the Immerse audio edition to an excellent audio Bible.

That said, to truly transform your classroom experience we highly encourage purchasing the physical book. Many students and teachers say the new format makes all the difference, and it will form the backbone of a new reading experience for your class.

Why the NLT? Is this available in other translations?

The NLT is regarded by many as the best reading translation available today. Set at a 6th grade reading level, it is a highly accessible translation with over 30 contributing scholars. Immerse is not available in other translations.

Are the four discussion prompts the only questions we can use?

Not at all. We’ve found that they open the door for honest student reflection because there are no right or wrong answers, but feel free to take the discussion any direction you want based on your learning objectives.

Is Immerse available in other languages?

Yes. Immerse is currently available in Spanish.

Immerse For Schools FAQs

Is this a Curriculum?

Not exactly. Rather than a fixed curriculum, Immerse for Schools is a flexible framework designed to help you shape your Bible course around the foundational practice of reading and reflecting on Scripture together.

A traditional curriculum is often structured and prescriptive, but every classroom and administration is unique. That is why we provide a suite of adaptable tools that you can use in whatever way best supports your goals for your students.

How much does it cost?

Teachers

The fee for each instructor license for each Immerse for Schools volume is $21.50* per school year. A school year is defined as a 12-month period beginning July 1 of each calendar year. *Shipping for physical products will be added to the invoice.

An instructor license includes:

  • one copy of selected Immerse volume
  • one copy of the Immerse for Schools journal
  • access to the 8-week and 16-week lesson plans for chosen volume
  • prep materials
  • activities
  • assessments

Students

The fee for each student license is also $21.50* per school year. *Shipping for physical products will be added to the invoice.

A student license includes:

  • one copy of selected Immerse volume
  • one copy of the Immerse for Schools journal
  • activities as assigned by instructor
  • assessments as given by instructor
Should Students have access to this?

No, this is a resource meant to help teachers prepare and teach their Bible class. You are of course free to use the site to play audio and video during class, but students should not be creating their own user accounts to access Immerse for Schools.

What do parents and administrators think of this?

Some parents and administrators have been unsure about teachers modifying their Bible class around Immerse rather than the “normal way” of teaching Bible.

However, by the middle of the semester, they’ve seen the student’s reactions and many of them ask if they can sit in on the class.

What if my class schedule doesn't fit with 8 or 16-week plans?

Immerse was created for those two timelines, so the audio and video materials adhere to those schedules. However, feel free to adapt the reading plan and accompanying resources however you need for your teaching schedule.