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The mission of
the History Department is to help students develop the
knowledge and skills necessary for future studies. An
important aspect of the History Department’s mission is
helping students improve research and writing skills, as
well as preparing students to think critically and
analytically about historical, political, and philosophical
problems. The History Department also strives to teach its
disciplines in such a way as to encourage students to become
engaged in past and present issues in a faith oriented
environment so that they will reflect on their values.
The History Department actively promotes Brentwood Christian
Academy’s commitment to the study of academic learning, as a
means of gaining wisdom and understanding. This Department
echoes Philippians 4:8, “Whatsoever things are true,
whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just,
whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely,
whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any
virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”
Studies in History encourage us to appreciate both God’s
creation and human creativity. They allow us to see through
the eyes of another person, and to develop our appreciation
of the good. They enlarge our intellectual, spiritual and
emotional capabilities, while increasing our abilities to
analyze, synthesize, and evaluate ideas.
The study of History is designed to develop an understanding
of the varied and complex factors that have combined to
produce modern society. Intelligent and responsible
citizenship demands insight into the struggles and
achievements of the past. Political, economic, and cultural
factors, and all of humanity’s accomplishments, are within
the scope of historical investigation. The study of History
is a search for an understanding of the human experience.
The history student is exposed to a variety of cultures and
nationalities. Trying to assess the past leads to a study of
individuals, beliefs, and events and their impact on
societies, and through a subjective analysis of the past, we
are better equipped to understand the present. The study of
Political Science offers opportunities to know and
understand the complex political world of the twenty-first
century.
Through the use of historical studies, the History
Department provides a foundation for those who wish to
pursue interest in government, law, law enforcement, and
other forms of public service. The skills learned in the
department are those sought by leaders in business and
government. Great emphasis is placed on research, writing,
and communication—skills needed in all aspects of life.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
Tennessee History
– Instructor: June Waggoner. Begins with prehistoric
Native American tribes, early settlement, statehood Civil
War to Present, many interesting facts of Tennessee history,
hands-on activities, field trips, with a special emphasis on
Tennessee’s musical legacy.
Geography
- Instructor: June Waggoner. World geographical
study of countries, topographical land formations, global
addresses by longitude and latitude, climates, cartography
activities, fun activities to learn by heart God’s
fascinating creation.
Lower Academy American History - Instructor: Rachel Land.
Introduction our nation's heritage and our identity as
Americans from a Christian worldview as we learn about
important events from Columbus discovering the New World,
the founding and settling of the thirteen colonies, the
birth of the United States, the expansion of territory,
growth of technology, education and culture, the Civil War
Era, and the challenges facing the twentieth century.
World History
– Instructor: Sarah Mosley.
A survey of the major civilizations of the world,
emphasizing the most significant trends, personalities, and
events in Asian, African, European, and American
civilizations beginning in 4500 B.C. If time allows, the
course will also include a survey of some of the world’s
“lost” civilizations. This course will acquaint the student
with basic facts, trends, and ideas of the various
civilizations, enabling him/her to discern both common and
distinct characteristics, and to understand the primary
contributions of each.
United States History
– Instructor: Sarah Mosley.
This course provides an interpretive overview of U.S.
History and culture from Reconstruction (1865) to the
present. Special attention will be given to selected social
concerns and debates. One task of history is to discern
what other folks have believed and done—but always with an
eye toward our own beliefs and praxis. As David Harlan
noted, “at its best American history is a conversation with
the dead about what we should value and how we should
live.” A goal of this survey in U.S. history is for you to
appreciate and assess the plurality of viewpoints, and then
articulate your own philosophy.
European History
– Instructor: Sarah Mosley.
This class is a survey of European History. This course
will cover European personalities, events, and ideas. This
year long course will be divided within the class into
quarters with each quarter dealing with a specific time
period in Europe’s history. The quarters will be as
follows: First—Europe’s history up to the Thirty
Years War, Second—The Thirty Years War to the French
Revolution, Third—The French Revolution to the events
leading to World War I, Fourth—World War I to the
present. Students completing this course should be able to
demonstrate an understanding of cause and effect
relationships in human history, recognize that humans on
their own have not solved the problems of society, and
identify the major people, events, and ideas that have
changed Europe’s history.
American Government
- Instructor: Sarah Mosley.
The American Government course will focus on the founding
principles and beliefs of the United States. We will study
the structure, functions, and powers of the government at
the national, state, and local levels. One semester course.
Prerequisite: United States History.
Economics
- Instructor: Carol Worsham. Emphasis on free
enterprise capitalism in a free market economy. Biblical
views of work, wealth, and stewardship help students
understand the proper economic roles of individual producers
and consumers as well as that of the government. Contrast
between the market economy and the command economy presented
through the illustration of the economic principles that
govern all societies. Essential concepts such as competition
in the marketplace and private ownership of capital will be
discussed from a Christian, conservative perspective.
One semester course. |
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