Electives
HIGH SCHOOL ELECTIVES
The Great Conversation: Reformation (Grades 9-12) 2:00 - 3:25 pm
Instructor: Mr. Timothy Coleman
Tuition: $320
Material fee: $40
This course gives high school students the opportunity to participate in what is known as "The Great Conversation". In it students will study and discuss what the great minds thought as they wrestled with fundamental questions, learn how to articulate and support arguments, and how faith applies to intellect and life. Students will be expected to write several essays and papers throughout this course. Depending on the emphasis at home, this may be used as a history, literature or philosophy course.
Texts:The texts will be selected from the reading list on the website below. Final text selections will be made by mid-June.
www.thegreatbooks.com/courses/reformation .
Honors Parables (Grades 10 - 12) 12:30 - 1:55 pm
Instructor: Delnora Williams
Tuition: $320
Material fee: $40
At the mention of parables, many people assume that they know exactly what is meant. Yet, as Robert Capon observes, “their enthusiasm is narrowly based. Jesus’ use of the parabolic method can hardly be limited to the mere handful of instances they remember as entertaining, agreeable, simple and clear. Some of his parables are not stories; many are not agreeable; most are complex; and a good percentage of them produce more confusion than understanding.” And it is precisely in this that the invitation lies to wrestle with what is meant by ‘the kingdom of God’; to discover a depth to grace we never imagined when we memorized the definition; and to pursue God and who we are in relation to Him in a fresh way.
This class will be an in-depth study of parables from both the Hebraic Scriptures (Old Testament) and the Apostolic Writings (New Testament). We will be learning hermeneutical principles, researching biblical passages, having lots of discussions and doing hands-on activities, such as dramatic presentations, to “flesh out” the stories themselves.
This is a High School class. The successful completion of a placement exercise indicating mastery of basic grammar and essay writing is required. Enthusiasm for the subject, fresh creativity, a willingness to think seriously and a sense of adventure are strongly recommended.
Texts:
The Holy Bible.
A concordance for the Bible version the student will use.
Study Hall available all periods
Instructors: TBA
Tuition: $95 (per time slot)