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History

“What are all histories but God manifesting himself, shaking down and trampling under foot whatsoever he hath not planted.” Oliver Cromwell

Overview

This course aims to develop in students an appreciation of the life and times of medieval societies by examining how medieval values, ideas, laws and the rise of Christianity have impacted the world today.  Students are encouraged to think critically and evaluate various aspects of medieval societies in both Europe and Asia, and will investigate the world of knights, castles, chivalry, Renaissance and Reformation through activities such as class discussions, model construction, projects and Internet investigations.  Depth studies include Medieval Europe and Feudal Japan

Aims

  • To describe key features of life in medieval society
  • To examine how religious beliefs and practices influenced medieval societies
  • To identify features of the Feudal system
  • To examine medieval tradition and to identify its links to the modern world
  • To identify how Renaissance ideas have impacted the modern world
  • To develop the intellectual skills of inquiry and critical thinking, and apply knowledge to develop and communicate understandings
  • To develop independent research skills in using a variety of sources, including learning technologies
  • To understand that God is sovereign and ultimately in control; no man or nation can over-rule Him

Topics Include

  • Feudal Japan
  • Medieval Europe
  • Renaissance and Reformation

Time Allocation

  • 6 periods per cycle for one semester

Requirements

  • Booklist Items

Assessment

  • Research Tasks
  • Projects and Posters
  • Models
  • Role-plays
  • Source Analysis
  • Tests & Examination

“Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea.” “Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later.” Revelation 1:11,19