BJU Press is a faith-based, textbook-driven high school curriculum with decades of history in Christian homeschooling — Lumi High is a secular, fully digital, self-paced curriculum with a game-like progress system.
💡 BJU Press is a strong fit for families who want a Christian worldview woven into every subject and a traditional textbook approach. Lumi High is a secular, fully digital alternative, included free with any Lumi Academy plan ($9.99/month), with mastery-based pacing and a visual skill-path to keep teens motivated.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Lumi High vs BJU Press — every major feature compared.
Feature
🌟 Lumi High
📖 BJU Press
Monthly Price
Free with Academy ($9.99/mo) — full curriculum
Per-subject textbook/course packages
Format
Fully digital, self-paced lessons
Textbook-driven, with some digital course options
Worldview
Secular
Faith-based (Christian worldview integrated across subjects)
Pacing
Self-paced, mastery-based progression
Structured, textbook-paced (parent or teacher-led)
Subjects
Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, US & World History, US Government, Economics, English 9–12, Health, Digital Literacy
Full high school catalog incl. Bible, Math, Science, English, History
Visual Progress Path
✓ Skill-path map with XP and streaks
Traditional grading and coursework tracking
Grading/Records
Automatic, with printable transcripts
Parent or teacher-graded; some online grading tools available
Physical Materials
✗ None — 100% digital
Textbooks, teacher's editions, and tests typically included
Free Trial
✓ Free trial available
Varies by course/package
✅ BJU Press Strengths
Decades of experience serving Christian homeschool families
Faith-based worldview integrated consistently across every subject
Traditional textbook format that many parents find familiar and thorough
Strong academic reputation in the Christian homeschool community
❌ BJU Press Weaknesses (for some families)
Per-subject packages can add up compared to a flat monthly price
Not a fit for secular families or those wanting non-religious content
Textbook-based pacing may require more parent-led structure and grading
No built-in gamified engagement layer to motivate independent teen learners
Who Should Choose Each Platform
Choose BJU Press if…
You want a Christian worldview integrated into every subject
You prefer a traditional, textbook-based learning approach
You're comfortable with more parent-led grading and structure
Choose Lumi High if…
You want a secular curriculum with no religious content
You want a fully digital, zero-textbook experience
You want automatic grading, self-paced mastery, and a flat monthly price
Your teen needs a visual, game-like system to stay motivated
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BJU Press curriculum faith-based?
Yes. BJU Press curriculum is explicitly faith-based and integrates a Christian worldview throughout its high school courses, including subjects like science and history. Lumi High's curriculum is secular and does not integrate religious content.
Is Lumi High cheaper than BJU Press?
Lumi High covers the full course catalog and is included free with any Lumi Academy plan ($9.99/month), for up to 8 kids. BJU Press typically sells textbook and course packages per subject, which can add up depending on how many courses and materials (student texts, teacher's editions, tests) a family purchases per year.
Does Lumi High include textbooks like BJU Press?
No, Lumi High is fully digital — there are no physical textbooks to purchase or ship. BJU Press is built around physical (and some digital) textbooks with structured teacher's editions, which some families prefer for a traditional, book-based learning experience.
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Secular, self-paced grades 9–12 curriculum. No textbooks to buy, no per-subject fees.