HISTORY 103
DEVELOPMENT OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION, MIDDLE AGES THROUGH
RENAISSANCE.
Taught every other year (see schedule and costs).
Grades 9-12. Exploring the principles of the rise of western civilization from the fall of Rome to 1650 with an emphasis on principles of civilization and the application of biblical principles to Medieval, Renaissance and Reformation history. Monthly Literature Seminar includes writings of the period.
Student receives 3 credits: Theology, Western Civilization., and English Literature** plus ½ Credit in Art History. Recommended for Sophomores-Seniors.
The course uses the appropriate chapters from the text. The class time involves interacting with material from the textbook and lectures on principles of civilization from a Christian perspective and their application to western society.
History 103 class meets in two 1 ½ hour sessions a week, September-May every other year.
In addition, as part of the course there is one 1 hour Literature Seminar per month. It is a mandatory part of the course but there is no extra tuition for the Literature Seminar when it is taken as part of this course. See Literature Seminar for further information or to take it as a stand-alone course.
This course is part of the Gods Tapestry
Bible (Theology) Western Civilization, Medieval/Renaissance period; English Literature and a Credit in Art History.
Because of the more difficult and abstract reading material this is recommended for upper level students.
Teacher: Byron Clark
Textbook: History of Civilization by Winks, Brinton, and others which is checked out to the student at the beginning of the school year and returned at the end with no cost.
Literature materials may be found in the public library and new or used bookstores.
See Schedules & Costs for dates, time, and costs for the current year.