China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Pakistan, India. These Asian nations and others strongly influence world events. They also influence our lives every day in the West. But very few westerners know much about these countries. This course will study the geography, history, religious, socioeconomic, and political development of Asia. It is a one-semester course designed to give the student an overview of the current status and historical development of the Asian nations.

Section 1	Tue	4:45 pm	-	6:15 pm	Open	Bob Lemon
Section 2	Thu	10:00 pm	-	11:30 pm	Open	Bob Lemon

(Formerly "World History from a Biblical Perspective")  This unique course will help students uncover and discover world history by providing them a guided opportunity to pursue their interests within the course framework, rather than being restrained to the scope and sequence of a standard text.  History's tapestry is a complex weave of facts and mysteries. Particularly in light of recent events, people across the world are questioning the Bible's premises, asking about God's role in history. To be effective world Christians, it helps us to understand the history and morality of ideas and trends that impact our world. This course is unique in several ways: (1) Students take a research and discovery approach to examine historical interactions between and within cultures. This approach allows the students to pursue their own interests within the course's framework, without being tied to a particular text. (2) Students will analyze historical events and trends in light of God's moral, historical and future plan as revealed in the Bible, so they will research biblical principles related to the history they study. (3) Students will contribute their work to a ministry which offers world history from a biblical perspective. Students agree to have their submissions modified and anonymously published at the discretion of the teacher. (4) All course materials are freely available from an internet-based classroom, including multimedia, readings, quizzes, discussion forums, and creative collaborative project options. With the Honor's option, this course is specifically designed to increase student readiness for success on the Advanced Placement exam in World History, which is typically taken by students in May of their 10th grade year.

Section 1	Wed	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Brent Nichols
Section 2	Thu	10:00 pm	-	11:30 pm	Closed	Brent Nichols

This course will provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the establishment, growth and present condition of the U.S. Students will consider the problems, blemishes, victories and setbacks of America while emphasizing God's divine protection and intercession on America's behalf. Students will learn to assess historical materials--their relevance to a given interpretive problem, reliability, and importance--and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. Students in this course will develop the skills necessary to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an informed judgment, and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in essay format.

Section 1	Mon	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Ned Futoran
Section 2	Mon	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Ned Futoran
Section 3	Tue	11:30 am	-	1:00 pm	Closed	Ned Futoran
Section 4	Thu	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Ned Futoran

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9:45 am

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11:15 am

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Bill Crosby

Section 1

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9:45 am

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11:15 am

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Bill Crosby

This class, which provides a good follow-on to TPS Ancient Israel, provides an in-depth look at the connection between the history and the land of Israel. It has been said that after a visit to Israel, the black and white text of the Bible is changed into vivid color. Using maps and satellite images, this course examines the chronology of biblical events as they occurred in the regional geography of the Promised Land. Starting with an introduction to various theological positions concerning Israel, the course provides students with an overview of the past two millennium and an emphasis on national Israel since 1948. The teacher recently spent a school year in Israel and made arrangements for expert enhancements to this class.

Section 1

Tue

4:45 pm

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6:15 pm

Closed

Brent Nichols

NEW! Many people recoil when they are faced with the supposed fact of Darwin’s Theory of Evolution, but this is not necessary.  This class will address how those assumed “facts” can be confronted in a scientific way, and explore the many ways in which the theories surrounding the idea of evolution have had an impact on history. The areas to be studied include: (1) Darwin’s journey to being a naturalist, (2) The formation of Darwin’s ideas, (3) Development of the Darwinist (Evolutionary) Theory, (4) Eugenics movement starting in 1880s, (5) Eugenics movement in the early 1900s, (6) Connections between Darwin’s theories and the abortion movement (Planned Parenthood and Margaret Sanger), (7) Darwinian theoretic components in Hitler’s Mein Kampf, (8) Eugenics and Survival of the Fittest effect in Nazi Germany, (9) Growth of abortion in modern America, (10) Growing acceptance of euthanasia in the U.S. and worldwide, (11) What can and should you do as a believer, to be a witness for Christ in these areas? This class will utilize reading assignments with analysis, written responses to readings and discussions, sharing perspectives and responses in cooperative digital environments (online wikis and forums), analysis and written responses to primary source documents, contemplation of relevant video productions, and discussion of biblical concepts relevant to this study. For a final cumulative project, students will assemble a presentation of what they've learned and present it to an audience of their choosing. Our entire study will be guided by God’s Word, as we contemplate what He says about the life He created. Mr. Mark Stevens will teach this course with guest appearances by Mrs. Adele Weeks, a TPS Chemistry instructor and intelligent design enthusiast. 

Section 1

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4:45 pm

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6:15 pm

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Mark Stevens

Section 1

Thu

4:45 pm

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6:15 pm

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Mark Stevens

NEW! Learning about World War II is fascinating to many people, and there exist a number of resourcs on this topic that present information in an exciting and engaging manner. In this class, we will use those resources to build a strong chronological and geographically-based understanding of what happened in the Pacific Theatre, the European Theatre, and on the Homefront. More importantly, students will gain a complete understanding of the history of this time through the lens of how men of God served as faithful witnesses to their Savior. This class will utilize reading assignments with analysis, written responses to readings and discussions, sharing perspectives and responses in cooperative digital environments (online wikis and forums), analysis and written responses to primary source documents, contemplation of relevant video productions, and discussion of biblical concepts relevant to this study. For a final cumulative project, students will assemble a presentation of what they've learned and present it to an audience of their choosing.

Section 1

Mon

4:45 pm

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6:15 pm

Open

Mark Stevens

NEW! This course will utilize the highly renowned texts by Alan R. Millett and Peter Maslowski's For the Common Defense and Handbook of American Military History. These two texts, combined with additional in-class presentations and lectures, will guide students chronologically through the history of the United States Military from the Revolutionary War through the War on Terrorism.  We will review major themes, tactics, battles, weaponry, industrialization, and personnel for all branches of the military in wars and conflicts including the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Civil War, the Indian Wars, World Wars I & II, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War and the War on Terror.  While this study will require some global focus to fully understand each conflict, the focus of this course is on the efforts of the U.S. Military and their ideology and initiatives in conjunction with those of the adversaries. In addition to the primary macro focus, we will often utilize the "bottom to top" historical approach to better understand the story of the soldier in the trenches and the bomber in the skies. Due to the unavoidable graphic nature of some of the imagery, themes and source content necessary to better understand the motivations and atrocities of warfare, the course is limited to students in grades 10-12.

Section 1	Mon	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Bill Crosby
Section 2	Fri	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Bill Crosby

NEW! In this exciting new course, students will spend the first semester concentrating on the Middle Ages (Medieval era) of history with a focus on pre-modern Europe and the Near East (modern day Middle-East). Students in this course will delve into the politics, religion, culture, warfare, economics and society of what would become France, England, Italy, Germany and Spain. Nobleman, ladies, knights, monks, kings and serfs will all be examined in this survey course of circa 400 to 1400 A.D. Intrinsic in this study is an examination of the spread of Christianity through the Catholic Church and major Christian movements such as the Crusades, the Investiture Controversy, the rise of monasticism, and the Inquisition. During the second semester, students will study the same general geographic area circa 1400 to 1750 A.D. and delve into the changes is the Christian Church through the Protestant reform movement, along with the changes in world philosophies, governance, culture and economies of the "rebirth" period. The texts for the first semester are A Short History of the Middle Ages, 2nd Ed. By Barbara H. Rosenwein and The New and Concise History of the Crusades: Updated Student Edition by Thomas F. Madden. The second semester texts are The European Reformation by Euan Cameron and The Renaissance: A Short History by Paul Johnson. We will also be reading The Prince, by Niccho Machiavelli (any translation). Supplemental readings will also be assigned (scholarly articles) via email attachment or posting on the course home page.

Section 1

Tue

11:30 am

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1:00 pm

Closed

Bill Crosby

This traditionally text-based course is a sweeping tour of the world from the beginnings of recorded civilization onward. Because "World History" is the record of God's hand in directing human action, this course also covers major aspects of the history of God's people and the Christian church. We will look at many of the great civilizations of the world from their beginnings to their rise in the modern period. These tumultuous foundational years began the globalization that continues today. However, World History, is not simply a collection of the histories of various societies but a subject in its own right. World history is the study of historical events in a global context. It does not attempt to sum up everything that has happened in the past. It focuses on two principal subjects: the evolution of leading societies and the interaction among different peoples around the globe.

Section 1	Tue	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Ned Futoran
Section 2	Thu	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Ned Futoran