Quest I and II
Time - 11:00 - 1:00
PREREQUISITES: Mature 14 / 15+
Class Fee - $75 for fall semester
Mentors - Janna Welker and Gina Amodt
Class Description -
Unlock the Path to Leadership and Positive Impact with Quest I & II!
Have you ever wondered what qualities some of the world's most impactful individuals share? From historical figures like Martin Luther and Patrick Henry to heroes like Harriet Tubman and Mohandas Gandhi, there are timeless traits that have left an indelible mark on history.
In Quest I, scholars come face-to-face with six great leaders and their landmark speeches. In Quest II, they learn to find their own leaders throughout history and contemporary times who exemplify key traits. Scholars write persuasive essays and do presentations to showcase their understanding of these leaders.
Required materials that are NOT included in the class fee:
A Place to Stand by Gene Edward Veith Jr. (Colloquium the first week of class)
You Have a Brain by Ben Carson
Give Me Liberty by David J Vaughan
Fiery Vision by Clinton Cox
North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell
I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai
My Life with Martin Luther King, Jr. by Coretta Scott King
Gandhi by Jeanette Eaton
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass.
Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
