Class Description:

Our older teens are going to be on their own pretty soon. Are they ready? Daily, they are inundated with information from every direction--books, movies, TV, music, news, social media and the internet in general, friends, teachers, political parties and governments--all communicating their own worldviews. If they don't have a clear understanding of various worldviews and their own personal worldviews, they are much more likely to be confused or swayed by others. Not only do they need to be self-governing, but they need to understand principles of government (including jurisprudence) so they can stand for truth and freedom in their conversations with others, know how to communicate their point and back it up with evidence so that they can know who and what to vote for on Election Day when they are eligible to vote. Quest 3 can help them get ready to face and engage with the world! We will begin the year by focusing on self-governance, understanding the most influential worldviews in the Western world, and creating our own personal manifesto (i.e. mission statement) based on our personal worldview. Then we will use that understanding of worldviews as we study principles of government, current events, jurisprudence (the theory or philosophy of law), and the function and impact of the Supreme Court.

 

By the end of the year, the scholars should have gained an understanding of and empathy for other worldviews while staying grounded in their own. They will also hone their research and communication skills and continue to learn time management and the value of being proactive in their own education.

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Maximum Class Size:12

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Required books and materials: 

First Semester books:

The Robe by Lloyd C. Douglas

 Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

 The Five Thousand Year Leap by W. Clean Skousen

 The Bathwater Brigade by Jefferson J. Shupe

 and 1 more book TBD

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