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This course is an in-depth survey of our American system of government. The class begins with an overview of the founding of "authorities" from a Biblical perspective. Basic underlying principles upon which the American political system was built are discussed. Much emphasis will be on the Constitution and how it applies to the different branches of government. Students will also critique the Bill of Rights and complete cases concerning the interpretation of the Constitution. Finally, the course will cover the election and campaign process. Much focus will be on how Christians can become involved in our political system.
American History II/Government (8)
Grades: 8
The first semester of this course is a continuation from 7th grade. Study begins with a review of the Civil War and progresses chronologically through the study of the Cold War and American government. The second semester of this course covers Civics and American government. Using the Christian text, "Under God," students are taught that government officials have been given their authority from the King of Kings. The course focuses on the three branches of America's government and leads students through a study of the Bill of Rights and the Constitutional Amendments.
American History/World Geography (7)
This course focuses on early American history, yet is interspersed with various units of world geography. Students learn America's history in a chronological fashion, covering units from the Pre-Columbian era through the Civil War. While studying America's history, an emphasis is placed on learning to see God's sovereignty in our country's history. Many units integrate the geography of the Americas as well as several units which focus primarily on world geography.
The purpose of this course is to gain in-depth information regarding current events, topics and issues from the pages of news magazines. Classroom activities include daily discussion of news events as well as weekly debate of topics relevant to the lives of our students. This class explores the struggles Christians face and deal with in their school, their community, their country and world.
Current Events II (10-12)
The purpose of this course is to gain in-depth information regarding current events, topics and issues from the pages of news magazines. Classroom activities include daily discussion of news events as well as weekly debate of topics relevant to the lives of our students. This class explores the struggles Christians face and deal with in their school, their community, their country and world. (Current Events I is not a prerequisite for this course).
Students learn about different minority groups and social issues. They learn how to deal with different cultures from a Christian perspective. This exploration will prepare them for post-secondary life in an increasingly multi-cultural world.
Human Relations II (9-12)
Students learn about different minority groups and social issues. They learn how to deal with different cultures from a Christian perspective. This exploration will prepare them for post-secondary life in an increasingly multi-cultural world. (Human Relations I is not a prerequisite for this course).
As human beings created in God's image, it is natural for us to want to know more about His creation. We must first realize that we are fallen creatures and we are not all knowing. It is from this perspective that we seek to know more about God, others, and ourselves. This course provides a basic survey of the study of human behavior. It attempts to expose the student to a broad view of the study of psychology and to whet the appetite for further study. Specific studies in this course include: what psychology is, learning, memory, biological study of the brain, sensation and perception, motivation/achievement, altered states of consciousness, and behavioral disorders. Discussion of each topic is always based upon a critique of that topic from a Christian perspective.
As human beings created in God's image, it is natural for us to want to know more about His creation. We first must realize that we are fallen creatures and we are not all knowing. It is from this perspective that we seek to know more about God, others, and ourselves. This course provides a basic survey of the study of human relationships, including explanations of their causes and consequences. This course is not intended to be comprehensive or exhaustive in content. It attempts, rather, to expose the student to a broad overview of the study of sociology and to whet the appetite for further study. Specific topics in this course include: Sociology and Sociologists, the meaning of culture, cultural values, norms, social groups, social institutions, understanding social problems, equal rights, crime, poverty, and aging. Discussion of each topic always includes-is in fact based upon- a critique of the topic from a Christian perspective.
United States History (11)
This course covers United States history as His story, which God has created and in which He is active today. This class will focus on events and themes from 1850-present. The Civil War, Native American Heritage, Gilded Age, Progressivism, World War I, Jazz Age, Great Dreression, World War II, Cold War, and the Civil Rights Movement are the main subjects/periods that are covered in this class.
The study of ancient cultures is the focus of this course. Beginning with the first civilization in Mesopotamia, students learn about the Egyptians, Indians, Chinese, Greeks, Romans and the first Americans. The course focuses on cultural activity, lifestyles and the geography of each region. A look at each culture's religion allows students to be exposed to various philosophies, yet reinforces their belief in the one true Savior- Jesus Christ.
This is an introduction to U.S. and World geography. Students will gain an understanding of physical and cultural aspects of the earth and its people by using the five themes of geography. Students will also gain a working knowledge of basic map and globe skills.
This course is the study of people and nations and their cultural-forming activities from ancient to modern times. The impact of ideas, cooperation and comflict, the rise of democratic ideas, economics, technology, human environment interaction, cultural development, social institutions, individuals in history and continuity and change are the themes discussed in class as we strive to learn the lessons of history and apply them to this class. The first semester course covers ancient history through medieval history. The second semester course begins with the age of revolution and continues to modern history. In our study of each culture, particular attention is paid to discerning the religious motives that influenced the history and development of that culture. Those religious motives-as well as their impact on the civilization under investigation are critiqued from a Christian perspective.
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