The Social Studies Department is designed to prepare the student to become a contributing Christian member of the American political system.
Western Civilization
This course gives students an overview of the major events and developments in European history, from the Middle Ages to the Cold War. The course is divided into chronological units, each centering on a specific historical era: the Classical world, the Middle Ages; the Renaissance and Reformation; the New Monarchies; the Scientific Revolution; the Industrial Revolution; Causes and events of WWI; the Russian Revolution, the causes and events of WWII; the Cold War. Students will consider developments in technology, economy, politics, religious institutions, and faiths, cultural media and social ideals. Students will learn to think like a historian to draw a detailed picture of the past by analyzing primary and secondary sources, and will compare past political developments, ideas, and social structures to our own present-day equivalents.
Western Civilization Honors
This course gives students the same overview as students in Western Civilization but with an added emphasis on historical thinking, interpreting primary and secondary sources, and critical writing.
Law Studies Course Overview
This semester elective course gives the students an overview of basic principles from areas of law such as Tort Law, Contract Law, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, and Family Law. Students will become acquainted with the litigation and mediation process. Students may also participate in a mock trial. Additionally, the class will provide insight into law school expectations and the day-to-day activities of an attorney.
