Land provides an overview of the purpose of and methods for biblically integrated social studies in North American Adventist K-12 curriculum. Emphasizing citizenship education, he concludes, "social studies aims to help children and young people understand that human beings flourish within a caring community. Being a good citizen means giving unselfishly of oneself. By understanding the various institutions that make up a community--from the neighborhood level to the international scene--and the historical developments that have produced the world we live in today, students will be prepared to become effective citizens. Society and God's kingdom depend on it.