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Christian Liberty understands that Christians hold various theological views, not all of which are in agreement with our own. Therefore, we allow families to construct their own independent Bible course if the choices we offer do not meet their needs.

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This course covers the book of the Acts of the Apostles. It contains lesson, thought, and review questions, as well as occasional map exercises.

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This course provides a section by section study of the book of Ephesians, with thought questions for reflection and discussion.

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This course focuses on the Pentateuch and historical books of the Old Testament. Using a systematic approach, students will gain a general knowledge of the scriptures and apply what they read to their lives.

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This course focuses on the wisdom and prophetic books of the Old Testament. Using a systematic approach, students will gain a general knowledge of the scriptures and apply what they read to their lives.

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This course focuses on the entire New Testament. Using a systematic approach, students will gain a general knowledge of the scriptures and apply what they read to their lives.

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This Old Testament survey course covers the books of Moses (Genesis through Deuteronomy); historical accounts from Joshua to the first parts of 2 Kings; and the poetic books Job, Psalms, Proverbs, and the Song of Solomon.

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This course continues its survey of the Old Testament by covering the latter parts of 2 Kings, Chronicles, Esther, Ezra, Nehemiah, Ecclesiastes, and the sixteen prophetic books.

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This course provides a systematic study of the attributes of God from a reformed perspective. In this study, the author explains God’s uniqueness, decrees, knowledge, foreknowledge, supremacy, sovereignty, immutability, holiness, power, faithfulness, goodness, grace, mercy, love, and wrath. The study also includes a consideration of the appropriate human response given an understanding of God’s attributes.

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This course covers the broad scope of church history, beginning with the birth of the New Testament Church. It then examines the Church during the Middle Ages, during and after the Reformation, and finally how it has progressed into the New World (up until the late twentieth century).

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This course focuses on reviewing the basics of English grammar. Topics include parts of speech, vocabulary building, diagramming and writing sentences, verb conjugation, subject-verb agreement, using phrases and clauses properly, and the basics of good composition.

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This course offers a study of English grammar and usage with emphasis on written communication skills. Grammar and usage topics include capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure and diagramming, verbs, nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections. Composition topics include manuscript form; the writing process; using a library; making an outline; constructing paragraphs; writing summaries, book reports, descriptions, and research papers; and improving writing style.

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In this course, the student will study parts of speech, writing mechanics and style, sentence structure, and clause types. In addition, the student will begin to learn how to apply these elements by composing short stories and essays of various types. This course also introduces the student to the basics of developing a writing style, as well as to journalistic and figurative writing.

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This course offers a study of English grammar and usage with emphasis on written communication skills. Grammar and usage topics include capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure and diagramming, verbs, nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections. Composition topics include manuscript form; the writing process; library research; making an outline; constructing paragraphs; expository writing; improving writing style; and writing précis, book reports, letters, and character and type sketches.

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This course offers a study of grammar usage and structure in 75 lessons with a focus on good sentence composition. Course includes 15 in-book tests.

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This course is designed as a review of the basic elements of effective writing and a reinforcement of the fundamentals of grammar. This course is essentially divided in two parts—composition and grammar. The first part emphasizes the thinking process and develops a sound writing strategy. These basic elements of effective writing are then applied to writing an essay, a research paper, and an article of opinion. The second part focuses on grammar, highlighting various grammatical issues that are challenging or prone to error.

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This course offers a study of English grammar and usage with emphasis on written communication skills. Grammar and usage topics include capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure and diagramming, verbs, nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections. Composition topics include manuscript form; the writing process; using a dictionary; usage and diction; library research; making an outline; expository writing; improving writing style; and writing paragraphs, critical book reviews, précis, research papers, and character and type sketches.

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This course provides a thematic study of classic literature, primarily written by English and American authors. The selections of fiction and non-fiction stories and poetry are arranged in units by settings. Locations highlighted include At Home, At School, Throughout America, Around the World, About the Sea, and Upon the Mountains. Featured authors include Christie, Whittier, Frost, Longfellow, Irving, Wesley, Kipling, Hawthorne, O. Henry, and Dickinson. A separate booklet of supplementary lessons published by Christian Liberty Press introduces literary terms such as plot and climax, personification, simile and metaphor, rhythm and meter, allusion, rhyme scheme, and apostrophe.

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This course provides a thematic study of classic literature, primarily but not exclusively by English and American authors. Themes covered are truth and wisdom, courage, humility, justice, temperance, Christmas, joy and peace, beauty, faith and hope, love, and time and eternity. Lessons on literary terms, such as personification, allusion, foreshadowing, irony, and tone are presented through the supplemental lessons booklet. Featured authors include Tolstoy, Shakespeare, à Kempis, Tennyson, Hawthorne, Carroll, Twain, Frost, Dickinson, O. Henry, Longfellow, Milton, Bunyan, and Wordsworth.

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This course provides a thematic study of classic literature, primarily but not exclusively by English and American authors. Themes covered are truth and wisdom, courage, humility, justice, temperance, Christmas, joy and peace, beauty, faith and hope, love, and time and eternity. Lessons on literary terms, such as personification, allusion, foreshadowing, irony, and tone are presented through the supplemental lessons booklet. Featured authors include Tolstoy, Shakespeare, à Kempis, Tennyson, Hawthorne, Carroll, Twain, Frost, Dickinson, O. Henry, Longfellow, Milton, Bunyan, and Wordsworth.

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This course presents a background to the study of world literature featuring the use of short story, essay, and narrative and descriptive poetry. Each reading selection includes author biographical information and questions to encourage thoughtful interaction and Christian character development. The textbook introduces the meaning and use of such literary terms and forms as: character development, narrative poetry, plot, imagery and figurative language, theme, rhyme and rhythm, emotion, poetry patterns and forms, paradox, and setting. The course features classic literary works by such authors as Dickens, Browning, Frost, Holmes, Tennyson, Poe, Doyle, Keats, and Cummings.

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This course presents a background to the study of world literature featuring the use of short story, essay, and narrative and descriptive poetry. Each reading selection includes author biographical information and questions to encourage thoughtful interaction and Christian character development. The textbook introduces the meaning and use of such literary terms and forms as: character development, narrative poetry, plot, imagery and figurative language, theme, rhyme and rhythm, emotion, poetry patterns and forms, paradox, and setting. The course features classic literary works by such authors as Dickens, Browning, Frost, Holmes, Tennyson, Poe, Doyle, Keats, and Cummings.

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This course provides a chronological study of classic American literature from the early 1600s to the twentieth century. Detailed historical sections, timelines, and author biographies provide background information on the people, forces, and philosophies that shaped the various literary styles and periods. Featured authors include William Bradford, Benjamin Franklin, Irving, Longfellow, Emerson, Melville, Dickinson, Clemens, Crosby, Frost, Sandburg, and Hemingway.

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This course provides a chronological study of classic American literature from the early 1600s to the twentieth century. Detailed historical sections, timelines, and author biographies provide background information on the people, forces, and philosophies that shaped the various literary styles and periods. Featured authors include William Bradford, Benjamin Franklin, Irving, Longfellow, Emerson, Melville, Dickinson, Clemens, Crosby, Frost, Sandburg, and Hemingway.

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The life of David Livingstone clearly testifies to the fact that God can change the direction of history through the life of just one soul. Well over one hundred years have passed since this famous missionary to Africa departed this earth. Read this inspiring biography to learn why Livingstone’s work has had such a lasting legacy. His dream was to end the slave trade in Africa and establish Christianity and lawful commerce on the continent—a dream that was finally realized after his death. Explore the inspiring life of this courageous Scottish missionary and doctor who believed that “the salvation of men ought to be the chief desire and aim of every Christian.”

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Robert E. Lee is one of the most iconic figures in American history. While many will disagree with his decision to serve in the Confederate army, his personal character has never been besmirched. Robert E. Lee has long been an inspiration to Americans in general and Christians in particular, regardless of one’s view of the Civil War. Lee’s character and ability have attracted admirers from all sides. Johnstone covers both Lee’s personal and public life in detail—often showcasing a character quality, military instance of note, or a letter he sent—but always connects them to his trust in Christ.

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Charles Haddon Spurgeon is considered by many to be one of God’s choicest gifts to His church in Britain, and even throughout the world. From the day of his conversion as a lad of sixteen until the day of his death, he had a single eye to the glory of God. Molded by the Puritans and standing in their noble tradition, he lived for God in the pulpit, in the study, in the home, and in the ministries he founded. This biography inspires us to walk in this great heritage.

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Set in the climactic months before the opening of the Third Crusade, this novel is a classic tale of love and chivalry. It is the story of two knights who are in love with the same maiden. Their devotion is tested as they are thrust into epic Crusader battles.

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This historical novel, set during the late thirteenth century, tells the story of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce as they lead their countrymen in the struggle for Scottish independence.

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This tale of faith tells the story of Miriam, a young Christian woman living in the Roman Empire during the first century, and Marcus, the Roman officer who desired to win her hand. Miriam’s faith is continually strengthened by the Lord as she faces hardships and fiery trials. The historic events portrayed in Pearl Maiden culminate in the Roman siege and destruction of Jerusalem and its Temple in a.d. 70.

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This long-standing classic tells the story of Odysseus as he struggles through many fantastic adventures to return to his wife and home after the end of the Trojan War.

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This classic allegory tells the tale of a pilgrim’s journey, with its many trials and temptations, to the Celestial City.

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Considered by some as the first modern novel, this epic story follows the life of the “mad” Don Quixote and his squire Sancho Panza through their satirical exploits of chivalry during seventeenth-century Spain.

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This tragic play is the story of a British king who, after retiring from power, learns at great expense the many facets of human nature—both good and bad.

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This is the story of Captain Ahab and his mad quest for the White Whale. Considered to be one of the greatest sea stories ever written, this book tells the tale of vengeance and obsession, and their effect on man.

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Set in early New England, this “tale of human frailty and sorrow” shows the terrible impact of sin on three people and deals with such issues as guilt and redemption, hypocrisy, and shame.

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This is the story about a young boy named Huckleberry Finn and his journey down the Mississippi River. Written in the vernacular of the day, Twain uses the adventures of Huck to explore life in America prior to the Civil War. Although controversial for its use of racial stereotypes, this book satirizes slavery and the society that supported it.

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This novel examines the differences between Europe and America through the life of a young American woman who moves to England and is caught in a struggle between independence and social propriety.

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This course bridges the gap from basic math skills to algebraic concepts. Included concepts are evaluation and simplification of algebraic expressions, solving linear equations with one unknown, graphs, statistics, probability, and some geometric calculations.

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This course uses an incremental approach to review arithmetic, calculation, geometry, and measurement. Also included are pre-algebra topics such as ratios and expanded information on probability and statistics.

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This course uses a systematic approach to build a framework for solving algebraic problems. Students will learn to apply the axioms, rules, and principles of algebra; solve linear equations (including fractions, decimals, radicals and absolute value); graph, analyze, and solve two-variable equations, inequalities, and functions; and more.

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In this course, the student learns incrementally to simplify, evaluate, add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomial, rational, and radical expressions; factor polynomials; solve linear equations, linear systems, quadratic, rational, and radical equations, and linear inequalities of one and two variables. These techniques will then be used to solve number, proportion, fractional parts, percent, coin, uniform motion, interest, and variation word problems.

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This course completes instruction in basic algebra skills. It covers the topics of traditional second-year algebra and includes a significant amount of geometry instruction. Included in the text are topics such as: roots of quadratic equations, logarithms, exponential equations, radicals, and writing geometry proof outlines.

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This course provides a balanced study of proofs, theorems, and real-life applications of geometry. Concepts, presented in a step-by-step process, include: postulates; theorems; corollaries; proofs; congruence; and construction of circles, polygons, triangles, and three-dimensional figures in space.

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This course teaches Euclidean geometry through a three-part approach: introducing the tools needed, proving propositions through an analytic-synthetic method, and using discussions after the propositions. Topics covered include rectilinear figures, circles, proportions and similar polygons, surface measurement, regular polygons and circles, and right triangles by ratios.

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This course focuses on the math one would use throughout everyday life. Topics range from income, taxes, and budgeting for essentials to travel and leisure, buying a car, banking and investments, renting vs. home-buying, and more.

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This general physical science text investigates the fields of geology, oceanography, meteorology, astronomy, and environmental science. It is written from a Christian point of view with the understanding that God both created and sustains the universe. One goal of the text is to help students understand what it means for mankind to have dominion over and take proper care of the environment as good stewards of Creation.

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This course provides a detailed introduction to numerous physical science topics, including: air, atmosphere, water, the hydrosphere, earth and the lithosphere, weather, the physics of motion, forces in creation, waves and sound, light, and astrophysics (gravity, the solar system, radiation, stars, and galaxies).

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This course teaches fundamental properties and behavior of matter and energy with a focus on their chemical and physical interactions. It includes application to familiar processes and devices. It also provides a basic introduction to the mathematical aspects of science, laying a firm foundation for future studies in chemistry, physics, and other fields.

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This course is a comprehensive study of the science of biology. It utilizes a Christian perspective in examining the biological systems and processes of plants and animals. The book also features an analysis of human biological systems and processes, as well as a discussion of creation verses evolution.

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This course offers a complete study of biology from a Christian early-earth creationist perspective. Topics include botany, zoology, human anatomy and physiology, cellular and molecular biology, and scientific methodology and philosophy as these interact with natural history and the theory of evolution.

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This course provides a detailed introduction to the methods and concepts of general biology with heavy emphasis on the vocabulary of biology. Topics include the scientific method; the five kingdoms (monera, protista, fungi, animalia, and plantae); taxonomy; microscopy; biochemistry; cellular biology; and genetics.

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This course helps students understand the stars from a Christian perspective. It points to God’s control over and plan for the stars as part of His creation.

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This high school chemistry course begins with the definition of matter and progresses through chemical reactions, solutions, acids and bases, organic chemistry, biochemistry, and nuclear changes. In a quest to understand the world the God created, students are exposed to both the visual, macroscopic effects of chemical reactions, as well as the unseen microscopic changes that are the actual chemistry. Case studies, webquests, mini-lab activities, ethics boxes, and review questions help students think like scientists and view chemistry from a biblical perspective.

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This course explores a wide range of topics related to the chemistry field, all based on biblical principles. Topics include elements and compounds, chemical reactions, chemical thermodynamics, structure of the atom, the periodic table, intermolecular forces, metals, non-metals, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids, bases, oxidation, and nuclear chemistry.

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This beginning high school chemistry course discusses measurement and significant figures; the chemistry of energy, heat, and temperature; states of matter and chemical equations; stoichiometry; atomic and molecular structure; acid/base reactions; the chemistry of solutions; the gas laws; thermodynamics; kinetics; chemical equilibrium; and redox reactions.

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This text, written by the president of the Institute for Christian Economics, provides students with biblical principles regarding money and banking. Issues such as inflation and deficit spending are also covered.

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This course provides teenagers with biblical answers for the tough problems posed by poverty and the modern welfare state.

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This course begins with a discussion of what geography is and then looks at the earth as a whole—both as how God made it and how man subdues it (through both industries and societies). It then turns to an examination of the earth regionally by continent, highlighting countries and notable features, people, and events. Continents explored include: Europe (and Russia), North America, and Latin America (including Mexico, Central, and South America).

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This course continues its examination of the earth regionally by continent, highlighting countries and notable features, people, and events. Continents explored include: Africa, Asia (except Russia), Australia, and the Pacific realm.

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This course begins with a brief exploration of the origins of our country and the steps that led to the Constitution’s formation. It then examines the Constitution (including all amendments) in detail; and, finally, addresses its fundamental principles. Substantial references to historical documents and Supreme Court decisions are included.

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A conservative, Christian perspective makes this government course unique. Students need the firm foundation this text provides to become informed, responsible citizens and voters in today’s world. American Government opens with an inspiring look at the blessings we enjoy and the symbols we hold dear as American citizens. At the core of the text is a fascinating study of the Constitution, the government it established, and the rights and privileges it guarantees the American people. After studying the Constitution and the national government, students learn about federalism and government at the state and local levels. The text concludes with a chapter on the opportunities and responsibilities of American citizens to get involved in their unique political system.

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This course is a study of the biblical teachings regarding civil government, and a review of the American system of government on the basis of such principles.

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This course introduces the concept of worldview and applies it to issues such as sovereignty, economics, and poverty.

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This course discusses the biblical foundation that God is sovereign over the nations and that He has provided, in His Word, the foundation for law. This foundation is then applied to such topics as justice, human rights, education, and the future of government.

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This course examines the tension between law and liberty, and how morality (and by extension, religion) affects a person’s and a society’s views about both.

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This course provides an encyclopedic progression of historical topics from ancient Biblical and Egyptian days to the end of the twentieth century, with special emphasis on European political, military, and religious history.

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This course provides students with a detailed study of how our local, state, and federal governments work. It provides them with the knowledge needed to properly and intelligently exercise their citizenship responsibilities.

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This course provides a comprehensive overview of world history from the beginning of time until the Reformation (1620s). It takes a creationist perspective when dealing with anthropology, archaeology, and the origin of man.

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This course examines modern world history (1500s to 2000) from a Christian viewpoint. It deals with such issues as Western exploration and colonialism, Reformation and Counter-Reformation, revolution, economic progress, world wars, and the rise of the Third World.

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This course reveals the history behind the most significant medical advances from ancient to modern times. Students are provided with a healthy dose of facts, mini-biographies, and vintage illustrations.

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This course covers the broad scope of church history, beginning with the birth of the New Testament Church. It then examines the Church during the Middle Ages, during and after the Reformation, and finally how it has progressed into the New World (up until the late twentieth century).

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In this introductory Latin course, students study both this classical language and the Roman influence on world language, history, and religion. Students will master verb declensions, basic vocabulary, and classroom commands. They will also translate basic texts. Lessons compare and contrast both Latin and modern English; and will cover prefixes, suffixes, and the roots of Latin in science, medicine, etc. In addition, students will study Roman culture, contrasting and comparing it with Christianity.

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This course takes a deeper look into the complexities of Latin by expanding the vocabulary to over 1,000 words, and by introducing the fifth declension, the reflexive pronouns, and the subjunctive mood. Students will also expand their grasp of Latin history and culture by following the continuing story of a Roman Centurion and his family. Students will translate passages of Scripture as well as common sayings such as “e pluribus unum.” Media resources will increase comprehension and conversation.

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This course emphasizes creativity in writing. Students will learn how to write short stories, both fictional and non-fictional. Student will also receive information and guidance about getting their stories published.

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This is a complete home economics course that covers Christian character and appearance, cooking, sewing, fashion, interior decorating, hospitality, etiquette, home management, finances, child development and care, and relationships. Course includes 10 in-book tests.

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This course examines some of the evidence that supports the Biblical creation model. It documents much of the fraud that has been perpetuated by “science” in order to further the theory of evolution.

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This course provides an examination of Christ-centered family life. It provides biblically based counsel on husband-wife and parent-child relationships.

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This course presents a balanced approach to both the technical and creative aspects of writing. Many sections contain samples of good writing from literature, providing examples for students to study. Book assignments offer different types of writing exercises.

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This course emphasizes the technical aspects of how to construct good paragraphs, essays, and research papers. The assignments in the book include writing seven kinds of paragraphs and seven kinds of essays, as well as a research paper.

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This course introduces students to the various forms of public speaking, and teaches them how to choose topics, assess audiences, research their speech subjects, organize their speeches, and improve their delivery.