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World Geography
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This course is a study of geography with a primary emphasis on Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East and Europe. The course analyzes the physical geography, cultural, political, religious, and historical perspective of each region. This course is an introductory survey course designed to expose students to the relationship of physical geography with culture, history and current events. |
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World History
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World History is a survey of human history from creation to the present day. Although the course highlights major civilizations, people, ideas, events, and movements in world history, special attention is given to the role of divine revelation in history, as well as ways in which the vents in history have served to advance the kingdom of God on earth. This course will also use a variety of sources to illuminate different perspectives on the material, as well as different methods of approaching the study of history. |
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Current Events
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This one semester course crosses many disciplines connecting to current events. Students will read, research and write about current events in the world, country and local community. Students will follow a major current event through newspaper, magazine, internet and TV sources. They will learn to do historical research, critically read and evaluate information, draw conclusions and support their opinions with regards to their chosen event. |
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Asian History
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Comparative Government
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Comparative Government is an interdisciplinary course that will provide students with the conceptual tools necessary to develop an understanding of some of the world’s diverse political structures and practices. The course encompasses the study of both specific countries and their governments used to interpret the political relationships and institutions found in virtually all national polities. Five countries form the core of Comparative Government and Politics – Great Britain, France, China, Russia and India. Topics include the sources of public authority and political power, the relationship between state and society, the relationship between citizens and states, political institutions and frameworks, political change and comparative methodology. |
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U.S. Government
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This course focuses on the legal and historical foundations and major institutions of the United States government, contrasted with other forms of government. Students are acquainted with the function of democracy by an in-depth study of the three branches of the government, political activity, political parties, and political events. This course enables the student to understand the functions of US national government and how citizens can access the decision-making process. |
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Psychology
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Psychology is an introductory course on the history and theories of human behavior. It will explore historical and current theories to understand human behavior and mental processes including thoughts, emotions, beliefs and personality. Secular and Christian philosophies and significant theorists will be presented and critiqued. |
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US History
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This course is a chronological survey of events and people that characterize each of the major eras in U.S. History. The eras include: The Americas to 1600, The Colonial Era, The Revolutionary Era, Nation Building, The Expanding Nation, Civil War and Reconstruction, Westward Expansion, Turn of the Century, the 1920’s, Depression and the New Deal, World War II and Post War United States, and Contemporary U.S. History. The course is designed to be an introduction to U.S. History and provide exposure to the establishment and flow of U.S. History. The course analyzes political, social, economic, religious, and military issues. |
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Senior Leadership RS 910
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Senior Leadership is designed to give 12 grade students a place to discuss, research, and address topics dealing with the transition from high school to college life as well as how to engage a secular culture. Students will learn about themselves, their passport culture and how to live in it successfully. Student will also explore topics such as finances, budgeting, and time management. The course allows for flexible goals to meet the needs of the current class of students. |
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AP US History
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