Electives

Understanding the Faith

(On Hiatus 2024-2025)

TBA, Instructor

The Bible is the most influential book in the history of the world. It has been printed, in part or in whole, in 2,800 languages. As Christians, we believe that the Bible is God’s Word, and is authoritative to all areas of life. Understanding the Faith is divided between theology and apologetics, and through this course we will look at what the Bible reveals about God, humanity, and life in this world.

What about the critiques and questions of those not of the Christian faith? This course will answer common challenges and objections against Christianity.

The course will provide a solid understanding of the essentials of a Christian worldview, and equip students to defend their faith with courage and compassion.

Textbook/Materials:

  • Understanding the Faith: A Survey of Christian Apologetics, by Dr. Jeff Myers, ISBN: 978-0781413602

  • Student Manual ISBN 978-0-936163673   **Optional** Questions and activities from the workbook will be on Schoology for students to complete.

Understanding the Times

(On Hiatus 2024-2025)

TBA, Instructor

How does Christianity measure up to competing worldviews? There is a battle being waged by differing worldviews against Christ. In this course students will take a documented look into six major worldviews, Christianity, Islam, Secularism, Marxism, New Spirituality, and Postmodernism, that drive events of our world today. As they learn to identify and define each of these dominant worldviews, they will also learn how each one approaches these ten basic areas of study, Theology, Philosophy, Ethics, Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Law, Politics, Economics, and History.

Students will be a part of various classroom activities, oral presentations, and multi-modal media presentations designed to reinforce and apply the material learned. 

Textbook/Materials:

  • Understanding the Times: A Survey of Competing Worldviews, by Jeff Myers and David A. Noebel  ISBN 978-1-4347-0958-5

  • Student Manual ISBN 978-0-936163-21-5   **Optional** Questions and activities from the workbook will be on Schoology for students to complete.

Understanding the Culture

Daniel Stevanus, Instructor

We live in a culture where absolute truth is no longer supported. A world in which an anti-Biblical worldview, in part or in whole, is held by more and more of the population. Knowing what we believe and why is critical in order to engage in the world around us, unashamed and unafraid to defend truth. In this course we will work to understand the culture around us, and the influence that worldview has on it. Students will be led in considering the validity of the Bible and its value to our world. We will learn about the main world-views that influence our world and learn to debate the modern-day controversial topics that this generation faces. 

Students will be challenged to think critically and apply logic to defend their own worldview, and to engage culture from a Biblical perspective. They will work through a series of assignments, including but not limited to, traditional studies and essay reflections, oral presentations, debates, and group community projects to cultivate God’s truth here on Earth.

Aside from counting as an elective credit, this course may be accepted as a third Social Studies. Please consult with your homeschool association to determine options for your student.

Recommended for 10th-12th grades, due to the heavy discussion topics.

Textbook/Materials:

  • Understanding the Culture: A Survey of Social Challenges, by Dr. Jeff Myers, ISBN: 978-1434709899

Progress of Redemption

Daniel Stevanus, Instructor

*This class counts as a high school Bible elective credit.

This class was adapted with permission for younger students from a class at CIU bearing the same name. This course will take students on a journey throughout the Bible where they will discover God’s plan for redemption, revealed through Jesus Christ. Students will be able to identify the commonalities and unity in both the Old and New Testaments, from Genesis to Revelation. They will develop a deeper understanding of the Bible and who Jesus was, is, and will be.

Please check with your association if you are seeking to have your 8th grader take this class as a high school credit.

Textbook/Materials:

  • Bible (ESV recommended, but similar translations are acceptable)

  • As the Father has Sent Me: God’s Progress of Redemption, Part One, by Rod Culbertson (students do not have to purchase a book, but it will be discussed in class)

  • So Send I You: God’s Progress of Redemption, Part Two, by Rod Culbertson (students do not have to purchase a book, but it will be discussed in class)

Introduction to Art

(On Hiatus 2024-2025)

*This class counts as a high school fine arts credit.

TBD, Instructor

This beginning art class teaches the elements of art and the principles of design. This course is designed as a beginning art class for students wishing to pursue upper-level art courses as well as for those who wish to satisfy their Fine Arts requirements for high school graduation. Students will explore basic art media and techniques, such as drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, sculpture, and more!   An open house at the end of the school year will allow students to display their artwork to family and friends.

Basic supplies needed:  A good sketchbook, an apron or large t-shirt that you don't mind getting messy, a nice set of regular and colored pencils, and a set of various-sized brushes for painting.

A fee of $75 will be required for supplies to be purchased by the teacher.