Auckland Christian College: Scope & Sequence: Social Studies

SOCIAL STUDIES

SOCIAL STUDIES 1001-1012

1001 Character objective: Available.

Bible Memory: Matthew 9:9. Learn about Ace and Baba, 35 new words. Read stories and answer questions. Do what I am asked to do.

1002 Character objective: Discerning.

Scripture: Ezekiel 44:23. Obedience. 29 new words. Read stories and answer questions. Know what is right.

1003 Character objective: Compassionate.

Scripture: I Peter 3:8. Obedience, helpfulness, and giving. 27 new words. Read stories and answer questions.

1004 Character objective: Loyal.

Scripture: John 15:13. Adam, Eve, Cain, Abel, and Noah 37 new words. Read stories and answer questions. Stay by someone when they need me.

1005 Character objective: Sincere.

Scripture: Joshua 24:14. Church and school, God and Jesus, 35 new words. Read stories and answer questions. Want to do right.

1006 Character objective: Fair.

Scripture: Matthew 7:12. Things with wheels. Things on water. Things in the sky. 25 new words

Draw similar shapes. Read stories and answer questions. Do to others as I want them to do to me.

1007 Character objective: Kind.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32. Learn to save. Learn good study habits. 37 new words. Read stories and answer questions. Be kind to others.

1008 Character objective: Optimistic.

Scripture: Romans 8:25. Hard work as a virtue. Learn to give to God. Share with others. 16 new words. Read stories and answer questions. Hope for the best.

1009 Character objective: Persuasive.

Scripture: II Timothy 2:25. Ownership. Different people and their work. Homes and clothing of different climates. 22 new words. Read stories and answer questions. Help others know what is right.

1010 Character objective: Accountable.

Scripture: Romans 14:12. Globe and map study. Missionaries. 16 new words. Read stories and answer questions. Know and do what is right.

1011 Character objective: Tactful.

Scripture: Colossians 4:6. Obedience to rules and laws. Learn to pray for leaders. 16 new words. Read stories and answer questions. Say and do the right thing at the right time.

1012NZ Character objective: Truthful.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25. Learn about New Zealand. Learn about the first schools. Learn about missionaries. Learn new words. Read stories and answer questions. Always tell the truth.

SOCIAL STUDIES PACEs 1013-1024

1013 Character objective: Committed.

Scripture: Psalm 37:5. Friends. Camping. Learn to trust Jesus with my life. Draw similar shapes. 34 new words. Read stories and answer questions.

1014 Character objective: Consistent.

Scripture: I Corinthians 15:58. Travel. Rules and laws. Farms and ranches. Do right always. Draw similar shapes. 27 new words. Read stories and answer questions

1015 Character objective: Decisive.

Scripture: Joshua 24:15. A community. Choose the right friends. Serving God. Do what God wants. Draw similar shapes. 27 new words. Read stories and answer questions.

1016 Character objective: Discerning.

Scripture: Ezekiel 44:23. At the farm. Serving God. Know what is right. 30 new words. Read stories and answer questions.

1017 Character objective: Faithful.

Scripture: I Corinthians 4:2. How to worship God. Tithes and offerings. Reading good books. Be true to God and others. Draw similar shapes. 28 new words. Read stories and answer questions

1018 Character objective: Generous.

Scripture: Acts 20:35. Ace’s friends. Ace’s church and school. Use all I have for God. 31 new words. Read stories and answer questions.

1019 Character objective: Kind.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32. Directions. Maps, signs, and the compass. Travel. Be kind and loving to others. Draw similar shapes. 37 new words. Read stories and answer questions.

1020 Character objective: Optimistic.

Scripture: Romans 8:25. Meet Sandy and Becky. Fruits and orchards. Look for the best. 21 new words. Visual discrimination. Read stories and answer questions. Johnny Appleseed.

1021 Character objective: Friendly.

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24. Meet new characters. A.C.E. Workshop and Rally. How to make friends. 22 new words. Read stories and answer questions.

1022 Character objective: Secure.

Scripture: Job 11:18. Missionaries. Spain. Everything should be for God. 23 new words. Visual discrimination. Read stories and answer questions.

1023NZ Character objective: Punctual.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1. Our country. Flags and pledges. Be on time. 22 new words. Visual discrimination. Read stories and answer questions.

1024NZ Character objective: Virtuous.

Scripture: Philippians 4:8. How the Maoris lived before the Europeans came. Be what God wants me to be. New words. Read stories and answer questions.

SOCIAL STUDIES PACEs 1025-1036

1025 Character objective: Compassionate.

Scripture: I Peter 3:8. Communications. Letters, telephone, telegram. Languages. Sign language. Braille. Microphones. Tape recording. Printing press. Prayer. Give to others. 35 new words. Read stories and answer questions.

1026 Character objective: Resourceful.

Scripture: I Thessalonians 4:11. Conservation. Water use. Land use. Look for things to do. 44 new words. Read stories and answer questions.

1027 Character objective: Deferent.

Scripture: I Corinthians 10:33. Maps and globes. Continents. Get along with others. 39 new words Read stories and answer questions.

1028 Character objective: Thorough.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10. Farming. Rice and wheat farms. Do the very best you can. 47 new words. Read stories and answer questions.

1029 Character objective: Content.

Scripture: Philippians. Communities. Family. Farm. Town, City. God gives me all I need. 36 new words. Visual discrimination. Read stories and answer questions.

1030 Character objective: Gentle.

Scripture: II Timothy 2:24. Various common businesses. Care about the needs of others. 40 new words. Read stories and answer questions

1031 Character objective: Appreciative.

Scripture: I Thessalonians 5:18. Farm products. Food. Cotton. Wool. Natural resources. Water. Gas. Be thankful. 41 new words. Read stories and write the answer in cursive (when the examples are cursive).

1032 Character objective: Discreet.

Scripture: Psalm 112:5. History of Jerusalem. History of Israel. Think of what to do before doing it 36 new words. Read stories and write the answer in cursive (when the examples are cursive).

1033 Character objective: Purposeful.

Scripture: Psalm 119:2. Spain. Learn to set goals. 38 new words. Read stories and write the answer in cursive (when the examples are cursive).

1034 Character objective: Efficient

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16. Spain. Christopher Columbus. Do a lot of work. 43 new words. Read stories and write the answer in cursive (when the examples are cursive).

1035NZ Character objective: Patient.

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1. New Zealand history. Sealers. Whalers. Traders. Missionaries. Settlers

Accept whatever happens as God’s best for me. New words. Read stories and write the answer in cursive (when the examples are cursive).

1036NZ Character objective: Honesty.

Scripture: II Corinthians 8:21. Moses, Joseph, Cain, and Abel. Government. God’s laws (Ten Commandments). Do good and do right. 23 new words. Read stories and write the answer in cursive (when the examples are cursive).

SOCIAL STUDIES PACEs 1037-1048

1037 Character objective: Concerned.

Scripture: Galatians 6:2. Abraham and Isaac. Jesus on the Sea of Galilee. How the Earth moves

Kinds of land on the Earth. Kinds of water on the Earth. 37 new words. Read and write answer to questions in cursive.

1038 Character objective: Cooperative.

Scripture: Psalm 133:1. God’s promise to Abraham. Geography. Maps and globes. Directions and distances. Latitude and longitude. Transportation. Live and work with others in unity. 33 new words

Read and write answer to questions in cursive.

1039 Character objective: Diligent.

Scripture: Colossians 3:23. Jesus the teacher. Christian education. Command to parents. Command to disciples. World history of Christian Education. Christian Education today. John Wycliffe. Finish every task because the Lord gave it. 40 new words. Read and write answer to questions in cursive.

1040 Character objective: Committed.

Scripture: Psalm 37:5. Missionaries. David Brainerd. Colonial life. Indians in New England. Trust. Jesus with my life. 50 new words. Read and write answer to questions in cursive.

1041 Character objective: Efficient.

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16. Isaiah. William Carey. India. Prepare to do a lot of work in the best way

35 new words. Read and write answer to questions in cursive.

1042 Character objective: Determined.

Scripture: I Corinthians 2:2. Joseph. George Mueller and his orphanage. England. No matter what happens, do what God wants. 31 new words. Read and write answer to questions in cursive.

1043 Character objective: Compassionate.

Scripture: I Peter 3:8. John the Baptist. David Livingstone. Africa. Give to others, without expecting to get anything back. 40 new words. Read and write answer to questions in cursive.

1044 Character objective: Patient.

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1. Hudson Taylor. China. Accept whatever happens as God’s best for me 42 new words. Read and write answer to questions in cursive.

1045 Character objective: Perseverant.

Scripture: Galatians 6:9. The Prodigal Son. Some kinds of ships. Adoniram Judson. Burma. Work on what I am doing until I finish the job. 41 new words. Read and write answer to questions in cursive.

1046 Character objective: Forgiving.

Scripture: Colossians 3:13. Jim Elliot. Auca Indians. Ecuador, South America

Love others, even when they do wrong. 42 new words. Read and write answer to questions in cursive.

1047NZ Character objective: Honest.

Scripture: II Corinthians 8:2. Daniel. Our churches and our government. John Bunyan in England. Be good and do right. Read and write answer to questions in cursive.

1048NZ Character objective: Attentive.

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1. Australian explorers. Early settlers in Australia. Listen carefully to God’s Word and people’s words. Read and write answers to questions in cursive.

SOCIAL STUDIES PACEs 1049-1060

1049 Character objective: Generous.

Scripture: Acts 20:35. Word is of God. Possessions are from God. True prosperity. Inheritances. The Wise Stewards. Use all you have for God’s glory.

1050NZ Character objective: Concerned.

Scripture: Galatians 6:2. New Zealand geography. Location on the globe. Physical geography. Major physical features. New Zealand climate. Want to help others.

1051NZ New Zealand natural geography.

Regional Areas of the North Island, Main cities, features etc. Northland, Auckland, South Auckland/Bay of Plenty, East Coast/Hawkes Bay, Volcanic Plateau, Taranaki/Manawatu, Wellington, Listen to God’s Word and people’s words.

1052NZ Regional Ares of the South Island:

Marlborough/Nelson, Canterbury, Otago, Fiordland/Southland, West Coast.

1053NZ Character objective: Attentive

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1. New Zealand natural history and geography. Plants. Animals. Forests Listen to God’s Word and people’s words.

1054NZ Character objective: Committed.

Scripture: Psalm 37:5

Early New Zealand Maoris. Arrival. Dwellings. Agriculture and food. Tools. Warfare.

Trust Jesus with your life

1055NZ Character objective: Faithful.

Scripture: I Corinthians 4:2. Early Europeans. Explorers. Sealers and whalers. Bringing of the Gospel to New Zealand. First European settlement. Impact on the Maoris.

Be true to God and to others

1056NZ Character objective: Submissive.

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17. Early European settlement of New Zealand

European expansion into the South Pacific. First attempts to settle New Zealand – whalers

and sealers. The New Zealand Company – a second company. The story of Wellington. The story of Auckland. The story of Nelson and Marlborough. Canterbury, the English settlement. Otago,. Scottish Church settlement. Abraham and Sarah. Obey people who rule over you.

1057NZ New Zealand Up to 1900

1058NZ New Zealand 1900 to the present.

1059NZCharacter objective: Tolerant

Scripture: Romans 14:13. Famous New Zealand men and women – part 1. Accept others, even when they do not agree with you.

1060NZ Character objective: Available

Scripture: Matthew 9:9. Famous New Zealand men and women – part 2

Be ready to do what you are asked to do.

SOCIAL STUDIES PACEs 1061-1072

1061 Character objective: Considerate.

Scripture: Philippians 2:4 Creation. Fall of man. Sons of Adam. The Flood. New World after the Flood. Think how others feel about things.

1062 Character objective: Creative

Scripture: Romans 12:2. Migration of Noah’s descendants after the Flood. Tower of Babel. Terah. Abraham. Isaac. Jacob. The world in the times of the Patriarchs. Think of new ways to do things

1063 Character objective: Diligent

Scripture: Colossians 3:23 Jacob enters Canaan. Joseph journeys to Egypt. Joseph rises to power in Egypt. Great famine. Joseph reunited with family. Jacob’s death. Civilization from c.2000 to 1400 B.C.. Israel’s oppression in Egypt. The Exodus. Finish every task because the Lord gave it to me.

1064 Character objective: Fair

Scripture: Matthew 7:12. Israel in the wilderness. Civilization from c.1400 to 1000 B.C. Preparation to enter Canaan. Conquest of Canaan. Judges of Israel. Do unto others as I want them to do to me.

1065 Character objective: Friendly

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24. Fall of Israel to captivity of Judah. Office of prophet. Life of Samuel the prophet. Kingdom of Israel. Assyrian Empire. New Babylonian Empire. Make and keep friends.

1066 Character objective: Joyful.

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19. Captivity of Judah to return of Jews to Jerusalem. God’s prophet for Israel, Isaiah. God’s prophet for Judah. Persian Empire. Jerusalem rebuilt. Civilization from c.1000 to 500 B.C.. Be happy and sing to the Lord because I am right with God and others.

1067 Character objective: Observant

Scripture: Mark 14:38. Rebuilding of Jerusalem to the birth of Christ. The “Silent Years.” Greece. Rome. Jerusalem. Religious and political groups in Jerusalem. Pay attention

1068 Character objective: Persuasive

Scripture: II Timothy 2:25. Life of Christ. Birth and early life. Early ministry. Death and resurrection

Help others know what is right from God’s point of view.

1069 Character objective: Responsible

Scripture: Romans 14:12. History of the Early Church. Ministry of Church to Gentiles. Miraculous deliverance of Peter. First missionary journey of Barnabas and Saul. Council at Jerusalem. Second missionary journey of Paul. Third missionary journey of Paul.

Know and do what I should without someone telling me.

1070 Character objective: Tactful.

Scripture: Colossians 4:6 Great Christian leaders from A.D. 100 to A.D. 430; Ignatius, Polycarp, Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, Eusebius, Athanasius, Chrysostom, Augustine. Say and do the right thing at the right time.

1071 Character objective: Truthful.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25. Great Christian leaders from A.D. 1300 to A.D. 1500: John Wycliffe, John Huss, Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Knox. Tell the truth and thereby earn the trust of others.

1072 Character objective: Committed.

Scripture: Psalm 37:5: Great Awakening in America: Jonathan Edwards, John and Charles Wesley, George Whitefield, William and Gilbert Tennant, Circuit riders, Trust Jesus with your life.

SOCIAL STUDIES PACEs 1073-1084

1073 Character objective: Consistent.

Scripture: I Corinthians 15:58. God’s great design for man. Vocational Education, Part I. Airplane pilot. Attorney (lawyer). Bank employee. Barber. Bricklayer. Camp director. Certified public accountant. Do right always, according to God’s Word.

1074 Character objective: Decisive.

Scripture: Joshua 24:15. God, Talents, and Me. Vocational Education, Part II. Chaplain (military). Chiropractor. Church-school supervisor. Clerk. Computer worker. Dentist. Doctor. Draftsman. Elected official. Electrician. Do what God wants me to do, based on His will.

1075 Character objective: Discerning.

Scripture: Ezekiel 44:23. Choosing a Vocation. Vocational Education, Part III. Farmer. Fire Fighter. Fisherman. Funeral director. Geologist. Government worker. Homemaker. Insurance agent. Iron worker. Janitor. Have understanding in making the right decisions.

1076 Character objective: Faithful.

Scripture: I Corinthians 4:2. God’s View of Success. Vocational Education, Part IV. Librarian. Meatcutter. Mechanic. Military service. Missionary. Musician. Nurse. Nutritionist. Optometrist. Painter. Be true to God and others because of love, promise, or honours

1077 Character objective: Generous.

Scripture: Acts 20:35 Benefits of American economy. Vocational Education, Part V. Pastor. Pharmacist. Photography. Plumber. Policeman. Postman. Printer. Railroad engineer. Repairman. Salesman. Use all I have to glorify God, all I have is His.

1078 Character objective: Kind.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22. How to choose the right ministry. Vocational Education, Part VI. Secretary. Telephone operator. Translator (Bible). Upholsterer. Veterinarian. Writer. Youth director. Zoologist. Be gentle and loving to others

1079NZ Character objective: Optimistic

Scripture: Romans 8:25. New Zealand government today. The Bible foundation. The ancient world British history. Other forms of government. Meditate upon the most hopeful aspects of any situation.

1080NZ Character objective: Prudent.

Scripture: Proverbs 14:15. Queen Victoria. The Industrial Revolution. Living in the towns. The family and society. The Church in Victorian England. The British Empire. See what may happen; act and plan rightly.

1082NZ Character objective: Punctual

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1. Early years. World War I. The Great Depression. World War II. Prosperity. Social changes. Political changes. New Zealand in the world. Show respect for God’s timing as well as other people’s time; be quick to act when a request is made.

1083NZ Character objective: Virtuous.

Scripture: Philippians 4:8. Samuel Marsden. Tarore’s Gospel of Luke. The main denominations. The Church today. Be all God wants me to be so I show forth His righteousness.

1084NZ Character objective: Compassionate.

Scripture: I Peter 3:8. The Maoris in 1900. The Young Maori Party. Ratana and Princess Te Puea. The Maori since 1935. Give to others without expecting anything in return.

1085NZ Character Objective: Content.

Scripture: Philippians 4:11. Exploration and settlement of the Pacific, Antartic
1086NZ Character Objective: Deferent.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:33. The life and travels of James Cook.
1087NZ Character Objective: Discreet.

Scripture: Psalm 112:5. Western Samoa; geography and climate; social life; history; government; economy; population
1088NZ Character Objective:Fearless

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7. Fiji: Cultural Interaction; the people; Fiji and the Pacific; physical environment; the family; the government; the economy; the church.
1089NZ Character Objective: Gentle

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:24. Australia: Geography; fauna and flora; history; people; industry; relations with New Zealand
1090NZ Character Objective:Loyal

Scripture: John 15:13. Asia: relations with New Zealand; family life in Japanese city; village life in India; change in China
1091NZ Character Objective: Patient

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1. New Zealand Government: the Constitution; the legislature; the executive
1092NZ Character Objective: Purposeful

Scripture: Psalm 119:2. New Zealand Economics: history of the economy; the economy today; the citizen and the economy; technology and the future.
1093NZ Character Objective: Self Controlled

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:22. New Zealand Geography; relief; climate; physical features; flora and fauna
1094NZ Character Objective: Thorough

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10. New Zealand Geography; population; transport; communication; urbanization
1095NZ Character Objective: Apprectiative

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18. New Zealand Primary Industries: agriculture and horticulture; forestry; fishing; mining
1096NZ Character Objective: Concerned

Scripture: Galations 6:2. New Zealand Secondary and Tertiary Industries: processing; manufacturing; tourism; leisure; etc.

WORLD GEOGRAPHY 1097-1108

1097 The Beginning. Creation and the Fall, The Flood, The Postdiluvian Earth, Seasons and Climates, A Challenge.

1098 The Blue Planet Earth – Man’s Home: The Hydrosphere, The Lithosphere, The Earth’s Resources, Earth on Paper.

1099 Africa – Land of Contrasts: Northern Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar.

Christian Influence in Africa.

1100 Canada – The True North, Strong and Free. Geographical Regions. Maritime Provinces,

Canadian Shield Provinces. Prairie Provinces, Pacific Rim Provinces, The Far North.

Christian Influence in Canada.

1101 The United States – From Sea to Shining Sea: Climate, Geographical Regions, Political Regions. Christian Influence in the United States.

1102 Latin America – A Vast and Varied Land:

Mexico, Central America, South America, The West Indies. Christian Influence in Latin America.

1103 The Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, and Antarctica – Lands of the Midnight Sun.

1104 Western Europe – Land of Castles:

The British Isles, Scandinavia, The Baltic Nations, The Low Countries, Central Europe, The Alpine Nations: The Iberian Nations, The Mediterranean Nations. Christian Influence in Western Europe.

1105 Eastern Europe and Northern Asia – Lands Both Old and New:

Eastern Europe, Russia, Turkmenistan, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Northern Asia, Mongolia, China, Korea, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong. Christian Influence in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia.

1106 Southern Asia – Land of Mystery:

Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Maldives and Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Burma, Thailand, Indochina, Christian Influence in Southern Asia.

1107 South Pacific – Island Paradises:

Australia, New Zealand, The South Pacific, Christian Influence in the South Pacific.

1108 Middle East – Lands of the Bible:

Turkey, Kuwait, Syria, Yemen, Iran, Jordan, Iraq, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.

WORLD HISTORY 91-108

A study of world history from Creation through modern times, with special emphasis on missionary

movements and Biblical history. Each Self-Pac requires a set project.

97 A study of Creation and the earliest recorded history or Mesopotamia.

98 A study of the Old Testament nations of Israel, Persia, the Hittites, Phoenicia, and the Philistines.

99 A study of Ancient Greece, Alexander the Great, and the Roman Republic.

100 A study of the Roman Empire in New Testament times.

101 A study of the early Middle Ages: barbarian invasions, Byzantium, Islam, India, and China.

102 A study of the later Middle Ages: feudalism, the rise of towns and nation-states, and the Crusades.

103 A study of the Renaissance and the Reformation: Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Luther, and Calvin.

104 A study of the discovery and exploration of the New World.

105 A study of the age of autocracy and revolution: the English, French, and American revolutions, and Europe in the Napoleonic era.

106 A study of the history of Europe between 1850 and 1950.

107 A study of the post-World War II period, an era of unrest and achievement.

108 A study of events of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s in the nations of the world, including the fall of Communism in Eastern Europe.

AMERICAN HISTORY 109-120

A study of American history starting with the discovery of the New World and ending with a hard look

at the United Nations. This course is designed to give the student an appreciation for the Christian elements in America’s past.

109 A study of the discovery and exploration of America including the trans-Siberian migration, the

Vikings, Columbus, and other European explorers.

110 A study of America’s Colonial Era from 1600 to 1763.

111 A study of the War for Independence: its religious background, philosophical background, and

political background. Time period: 1763 to 1783.

112 A study of America’s emergence as a nation: the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, and the Federalist and Jeffersonian eras. Time period: 1783 to 1816.

113 A study of the rise of sectionalism: the Jacksonian era and the prelude to Civil War. Time period:

1816 to 1860.

114 A study of the Civil War and Reconstruction from 1860 to 1877.

115 A study of the westward movement beyond the Mississippi to the Great Plains, Texas, and the

California gold fields.

116 A study of the growth of industrialism: its background, products, and benefits.

117 A study of immigration, urban problems, rural unrest, and social reform from 1865 to 1900.

118 A study of liberalism in religion, territorial expansion, and progressivism at the turn of the

century. Time period: 1890 to 1914.

119 A study of two world wars: World War I, the interwar period, Fascism, and World War II. Time

period: 1914 to 1945.

120 A study of America’s foreign and domestic relations after World War II: the U.N., the Cold War, the domestic scene, and Watergate.

SENIOR MODERN HISTORY I 1-10

1. Introduction to Modern History – historical methodology, the structure of a unit, a major research exercise, historical time periods, and a brief look at the three revolutions of the late eighteenth century.

2. Nineteenth Century Nationalism and Internationalism - the European States System, nationalism, the unification of Italy and Germany, and the ‘Eastern Question’.

3. Origins of World War One - a detailed look at the forces and events leading up to the outbreak of World War One in 1914, plus another major research exercise.

4. Course of World War One - the failure of the plans, Gallipoli, trench warfare, attempts to break

the stalemate, and the end of the war.

5. Effects of World War One - a study of three societies - Britain, Australia and Germany - during

the First World War. Enlistment and conscription, war economies, propaganda, the role of women,

and the German Revolution.

6. The Russian Revolution - origins of the Russian Revolution, events of 1917, and the aftermath of

the revolution up until 1924.

7. Origins of World War Two - the post-war settlement, League of Nations, events leading to World War Two, and the course of World War Two.

8. Fascism/Nazism - a brief look at Italian Fascism and a more detailed study of Nazism in Germany.

9. The Cold War - origins of the Cold War, major crises, from ‘peaceful coexistence’ to ‘détente’, the nuclear arms race, and the origins of the ‘New World Order’. The ‘NewWorld Order’ and the United Nations - the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe, a ‘New World Order’?, internationalism and the United Nations since World War II, and other examples of internationalism in today’s world.

SENIOR MODERN HISTORY II 11-20

11. China - Tradition and Change to 1911 – traditional Chinese society, China and the West - a new imperialism?, missionary outreach, reform and reaction, the establishment of the Chinese republic.

12. Revolution in China, 1911 - 1949 - the republic fails to bring stability to China, Nationalists versus Communists, the Japanese invasion, the founding of the People’s Republic, Chinese historiography.

13. China since 1949 - the birth of the People’s Republic, China under Mao Zedong, the Cultural Revolution, China after Mao - pragmatism and modernisation, the church in China.

14. The Vietnam Tragedy, Part I - the land and people of Vietnam, French colonial rule, nationalist movements, the First Indochina War to 1954, a major research exercise.

15. The Vietnam Tragedy, Part II - North and South Vietnam, a comprehensive study of the Vietnam War, historiography of the war, Vietnam since 1975, the church in Vietnam.

16. The Colonial Experience in New South Wales to 1850 - the first settlers, the convict system, the early governors, ‘exclusives’ and ‘emancipists’, the pastoral ascendancy, constitutional development, church and school, another major research exercise.

17. The Australian Gold Rushes - gold in New South Wales and Victoria, tensions on the goldfields, the impact of the gold rushes, free selection, the labour movement to 1900, church and school, the Australian legend.

18. Australia in the World to 1941 - Australia and the Empire, Federation, the First World War, the search for security, the Great Depression, the Second World War, another research exercise.

19. Australia in the World since 1941 - the Second World War, the American alliance, Korea and

Vietnam, the United Nations, Australia and Asia, political and social developments.

20. Race Relations in Australia - a comprehensive study of the Aboriginal people from 1788 to the present day, other racial groups e.g. Chinese and kanakas, the ‘White Australia’ policy, changes in immigration policy since the 1970s, multiculturalism.

HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION I 1-10

This course traces the origin and development of Western man and his institutions from the ancient Fertile Crescent to the Reformation.

1 An introduction to history: the definition of history, tasks of historians, tools of history, and the Christian view of history.

2 A study of the Ancient Near East: earliest civilizations, Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Palestine.

3 A study of Ancient Greece: the Persian wars, Golden Age, and Hellenistic Age.

4 A study of the Romans: the Republic, the Empire, and Roman culture.

5 A study of the rise of Christian Europe: the Germanic barbarians, the Byzantine Empire, and Islam.

6 A study of feudal Europe: the Franks and Charlemagne, and the feudal system.

7 A study of the High Middle Ages: economic achievements, the Crusades, medieval culture and politics.

8 A study of the Renaissance: problems in the Roman church, the rise of individualism and the achievements and participants of the Renaissance.

9 A study of the Reformation: Martin Luther and the German Reformation, Zwingli and Calvin of the Swiss Reformation, and Henry VIII and the English Reformation.

10 A study of the New Science: the achievements of science from the Renaissance through the Reformation.

HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION II 11-10

This course traces the development of Western man and his institutions form the Reformation to the present day.

11 A study of the Age of Absolutism: wars of that period, results of the conflicts, and the significance of the reign of Louis XIV.

12 A study of the Enlightenment: Descartes, John Locke, Sir Isaac Newton, Voltaire, Rousseau, Montesquieu, and Diderot, and the characteristics of the enlightened despots and their reigns.

13 A study of the French Revolution and Napoleon.

14 A study of the Industrial Revolution.

15 A study of the Romantic movement, Congress of Vienna, and the European Revolutions.

16 A study of Nationalism, Democracy, and Imperialism, 1848-1914.

17 A study of the First World War and the peace settlement.

18 A study of the United States between two world wars, the rise of Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany, and the failure of international peace movements.

19 A study of the Second World War and the search for peace.

20 A study of the contemporary world.

ECONOMICS 1-6

A basic study of economics: classical philosophers and church fathers, modern socialism with appreciation of Biblical principles.

1139 Definition of economics. Biblical foundation of economics. Capitalism and socialism.

Economics theories of Adam Smith and Karl Marx

1140 Price theory and its components Utility, marginal utility, and diminishing marginal utility. Laws of supply and demand. Interaction of supply and demand &price determination in a competitive market. Surplus and shortage. God's cost for salvation that is freely offered to mankind.

1141 Factors of production Accounting and opportunity costs. Fixed, variable, and marginal costs

Long-run and short-run costs. Profit and loss tables and graphs. Four basic types of market structures.

1142 Economic activity & cycles in a free-enterprise system. Types of employment. Basic types of business organisations and mergers. Roles of management and labor in business. Economic growth, welfare, unions, and labor laws. Responsibilities of employers and employees.

1143 International trade patterns. Advantages and disadvantages of both trade restrictions and free trade. International finance, exchange rates, and balance of payments. Money and financial institutions. How money create money. Types of financial assets. Importance of managing financial assets.

1144 Organization and functions of the Federal Reserve System. Federal budget, deficits, and debt. Social Security systems. How to establish and follow a budget

INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY 1-10

This course is a basic introduction to geography. The material covered comprises an examination of the basic elements in the earth’s environment.

1 General introduction to the nature and field of Geography.

2 Introduction to the Climatic Factor and investigation of the Rainy Tropical and Arid Tropical Climate

Regions.

3 A study of the Monsoon Tropical, Semiarid, Tropical, Mediterranean, Humid Subtropical, and Dry Subtropical Climate Regions.

4 A study of the Humid Continental, Dry Continental, Temperate Marine, Subpolar, and Polar Ice Cap Climate Regions.

5 Introduction to the Physiographic Factor.

6 A study of the Hydrographic Factors.

7 A study of the Edaphic Factor.

8 An investigation of the Biotic Factors.

9 A study of the Mineral Factors.

10 An examination of other Special Factors and Ecological Succession with the Region.

UNITED STATES HISTORY TO 1865, 121-132

This course is a college-Grade survey of United States History. It will be followed by the course United States History since 1865.

1 A study of the Exploration Period of the New World focusing upon North America.

2 A study of the Colonial Period in America and the importance of the Great Awakening to this period

and subsequent history.

3 An examination of the Pre-Revolutionary War Period.

4 A study of the RevolutionaryWar.

5 A study of the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, and a comparison of republics and democrats.

6 A study of the Constitution and the Early American Republic.

7 A study of the administrations of Presidents Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, and John Quincy Adams as well as a study of the War of 1812 and its aftermath.

8 An examination of the Jacksonian Era and the Whig reaction.

9 A study of the Mexican War, the Compromise or 1850, and America during the 1850’s.

10 An investigation of the Civil War, its causes, course, and aftermath.