Onsite Courses

Influential Books of the Ancient World (Wednesday 9:15 to 10:45). C.S. Lewis said, “Every age has its own outlook. It is especially good at seeing certain truths and especially liable to make certain mistakes. We all, therefore, need the books that will correct the characteristic mistakes of our own period. And that means the old books.”

In light of this, we are offering our Influential Books classes which introduce students to the old books that have shaped our culture. We will enter into what Mortimer Adler called “The Great Conversation,” interacting with some of the greatest minds the world has ever known. As students engage in this conversation, they will be challenged to think biblically about the ideas they encounter. These influential books will provide the fodder for class discussion, writing, speeches, dramatic presentations. So students will not only be introduced to the “old books,” they will also have an opportunity to develop their skills in writing and speaking. This class is designed for High School students. (class held at 900 Watauga St, Kingsport, TN 37660.)

Influential Ideas of the Ancient World (Schedule TBD, tentative Tuesday 1:30-3:30). Survey of the significant ideas that emerged in the ancient world in theology, philosophy, politics, art and culture. These ideas will be sifted and challenged from a Christian worldview. The course can stand alone or be taken as complementary to the Influential Books of the Ancient World course–that one working bottom up from the primary sources and this one working top down systematically for a comprehensive view. The course is designed for High School students and may count as world history, literature, or elective (theology/philosophy) credit.

New Testament Survey (Wednesday 1:30 to 2:45) Christ has come and His Apostles have given us the final word of revelation. This class will lead students through a reading of the New Testament with emphasis on principles of interpretation and the application of the Scriptures to all of life. This class is designed for 8th grade and above. (class held at 900 Watauga St, Kingsport, TN 37660.)

Logic and Argumentation (Wednesday 11 to 12:30). Arguments come at us from every side. Are these arguments valid? Should we be persuaded? How should we respond? This course is designed to help us reason according to the Scriptures, recognizing good and bad reasoning in ourselves and others. We will study categorical and propositional logic, informal fallacies, and learn to develop arguments that are both valid and sound. The class is designed for 8th grade and above. (class held at 900 Watauga St, Kingsport, TN 37660.)

Algebra II (Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30 to 12:45). The second year of the standard High School math progression: Algebra I, Geometry,  Algebra II, and Pre-Calc. (class held at 900 Watauga St, Kingsport, TN 37660.)

Dual Enrollment:

Elementary Greek I.  God’s precious word is worth treasuring by exploring the nuances of its original language. Studying Greek gives students the same tools that helped build the Reformation, equipping them to begin a new reformation. One year of college level Greek fulfills HS graduation requirements. (Partnering Institution: Belhaven University.)