Intro to Forensic Science

Intro to Forensic Science: From a Biblical Worldview

Forensic science isn’t just about clever detectives and dramatic reveals. It’s the real-world application of biology, chemistry, botany, and genetics to bring truth to light—and justice to the table. Intro to Forensic Science: From a Biblical Worldview takes that intrigue and grounds it in Scripture, inviting students to examine evidence through both scientific analysis and a Christ-centered lens.

Course Details

• This full-year course earns your student 1 high school science credit.
• Best suited for juniors and seniors who are ready to engage with real criminal case studies.
• From fingerprint analysis to toxicology, fire investigation to facial reconstruction, this program walks students through more than 20 scientific disciplines involved in crime-solving—minus the melodramatic slow-motion flashbacks.

Course Content

Your teen will study how real investigators work cases from first response to courtroom testimony, learning about evidence collection, residue patterns, DNA, anthropology, and the ethical weight of being a truth-seeker in a justice system. Each lesson weaves in Scripture and prompts students to think critically about the conclusions scientists reach—and how worldviews shape them.

Curriculum Includes

• A full-color student text
• Teacher guide
• Labs
• Worksheets
• A structured 5-day-a-week schedule (about 45 minutes per day)

It’s all organized so parents can confidently guide or simply supervise, depending on the student’s independence.

Topics Covered

• Blood spatter patterns
• Soil analysis
• Trace evidence like fibers and glass shards

Case studies cover both famous and obscure crimes, solved and unsolved, giving your student a realistic look at timelines, lab work, and courtroom processes.

Conclusion

Intro to Forensic Science is more than academic. It’s a study in discernment, justice, and truth—crafted for teens ready to engage both mind and spirit.