This course provides a comprehensive study of world history, focusing on the development of civilizations, the rise and fall of empires, and the key events that have shaped the modern world. Topics include ancient civilizations (Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome), the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Age of Exploration, the Enlightenment, and major global conflicts. Students will analyze the influence of religion, culture, and philosophy on historical events, as well as the economic, social, and political factors that have shaped nations.
From a biblical perspective, students will be encouraged to view world history as a narrative of God's sovereignty over nations and peoples. The course will highlight key moments where God's plan for justice, mercy, and redemption is evident, including the role of faith in shaping cultures and societies. Students will be challenged to understand the historical events that have influenced today's world and to reflect on how they can live as faithful witnesses of Christ in a complex and changing world.
In this survey course of World History students will explore all of the major civilizations that have ever existed from preflood days through the present day. On top of the standard reading, writing, notetaking, and traditional academic skills students will begin their chronological study of the known and unknown historical record by learning the core belief systems as they appear around the world and the impact these new ideas had on the their own people as well as others. They will identify the sources of secular and spiritual power within each civilization and nation. Students will also be challenged to dig for truth in a world that has also actively suppressed many truths. Students will be challenged to identify the differences between institutional thinking and individual discernment. They will be taught using the Socratic method of questioning to reach greater depth. They will learn to question everything they see, read, and hear and measure what they are learning in conjunction with the word and words of God. The pursuit of truth is a skill set that can be taught. When students master this skill set they will eventually be grounded in spirit at a more meaningful level as their own level of conscious intellectual and spiritual humility will rise. This realization will allow students to become powerful lifelong learners who can think critically and independently, quickly process complex material, and more accurately asses the world around them. They will be taught how to categorize and prioritize information, to assess relevant and irrelevant information, and to discern fact from fiction and opinion. Students will be exposed and asked to consider how the reality of new historical discoveries are also challenging the traditional understanding of the Historical record and all of History itself. As the world is changing students will be taught the skills of adaptation with a Christ centered foundation so they may be best equipped to share Gods message with any audience.
Regarding our new partnership with Kairos Pacific University, this course is one of six HS EQUIP 210 classes that offer the opportunity to earn college credit* for our 10th-12th grade students. Students can choose to take this course for high school credit only or pay an additional $900 to receive a full 3 college credits. This will be a separate payment for the college credit on top of the original $1100 for the course. If you would like to sign up to receive college credit, you will find a separate "College Credit Add-on" course to enroll in and add to your cart. This way, you have the option for the college credit program while resting assured your child is in the class either way.
*KPU’s credits are transferable to all national colleges and universities.
World History Course Sequence and Syllabus
Part One: Introduction
In this survey course of World History students will explore all of the major civilizations that have ever existed from preflood days through the present day. On top of the standard reading, writing, notetaking, and traditional academic skills students will begin their chronological study of the known and unknown historical record by learning the core belief systems as they appear around the world and the impact these new ideas had on the their own people as well as others. They will identify the sources of secular and spiritual power within each civilization and nation. Students will also be challenged to dig for truth in a world that has also actively suppressed many truths. Students will be challenged to identify recognize the differences between institutional thinking and individual discernment. They will be taught using the Socratic method of questioning to reach greater depth. They will learn to question everything they see, read, and hear and measure what they are learning in conjunction with the word of God through scripture. The pursuit of truth is a skill set that can be taught. When students master this skill set they will eventually be grounded in spirit at a more meaningful level as their own level of conscious intellectual and spiritual humility will rise. This realization will allow students to become powerful lifelong learners who can think critically and independently, quickly process complex material, and more accurately assess the world around them. They will be taught how to categorize and prioritize information, to assess relevant and irrelevant information, and to discern fact from fiction and opinion. Students will be exposed and asked to consider how the reality of new historical discoveries are also challenging the traditional understanding of the Historical record and all of History itself. As the world is changing students will be taught the skills of adaptation with a Christ centered foundation so they may be best equipped to share Gods message with any audience.
Expectations:
Ø Read 30-60 pages from a college-level history textbook per week; outline or take reading notes from the textbook; read additional, supplemental sources
Ø Take written exams that cover a substantial amount of information, some of which will NOT be covered in class
Ø Establish relationships among facts and be able to formulate concepts and generalizations about people, events, and ideas in American history
Ø Exhibit strong organizational and time management skills; take notes from lectures and discussions; consistently and actively participate in class discussions and activities
Ø Understand and analyze primary sources including documents, cartoons, charts and graphs
Ø Think “spiritually” & “historically”—that is, determine validity, point of view, and bias; weigh evidence; evaluate conflicting positions; and make inferences
Ø Frequently write coherent, persuasive, analytical essays that utilize primary source materials along with relevant outside information
Part Two: Course Sequence
Below is a basic outline of the major units we will be covering and the corresponding textbook chapters. I suggest you keep a separate folder for each major unit, keeping track of all notes, handouts and homework assignments. Just a heads up; this sequence may be modified.
Ø Egypt & Mesopotamia: Hermeticism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism
Ø India & China: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Shintoism
Ø Greece & Rome: Classical Philosophy, Christianity
Ø The Islamic World
Ø European Middle Ages
Ø The Renaissance
Ø The Protestant Reformation
Ø The Age of Exploration
Ø The Enlightenment: Philosophy and the American & French Revolutions
Ø Industrial Revolution
Ø Marxism/Communism
Ø The 20th Century
Ø Globalism vs Nationalism
Required Texts: The Bible, Glencoe World History Spielvogel
Course Requirements
Ø You will need a notebook and folder devoted exclusively to this class.
Ø Your full-time and on-time attendance is essential to your success in this class.
Ø Participate in class activities and discussions! Get involved and speak your mind, because a portion of your quarter grade is based on participation. Credit can be lost due to lack of participation or effort in class, being unprepared, disruptive, tardy, or truant.
Grading and Make-Up Work
Ø This class works on a cumulative point system. Each quarter is worth approximately 40% of your semester grade, and the final exam is worth approximately 20%. Your semester grade is weighted; the grade scale is as follows:
100-90%= A, 89-80%= B, 79-70%= C, 69-60%= D, 59-0%= F
Ø In addition to general homework requirements, your assignments will consist of tests, quizzes, essays, projects, and class activities. Because we have so much material to cover, expect homework nightly.
Ø If you miss class it is your responsibility to find out what you missed. See me or another student to find out what you need to make up.
Ø If you are absent (excused) on a due date, you must hand in your work the day you return to class.
Academic Honesty
IMPORTANT!! You are expected to do all of your own work and not “share” with others, not plagiarize, not cut and paste from the internet, etc. If you are in violation of this policy you will receive ZERO credit for the assignment. Ignorance is not an excuse! At universities, plagiarism results in failing the course and/or expulsion.
The Final Word
If you need extra help, or have any questions about the course, please see me!
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