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California Missions with Christopher Martin
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Explore the courageous exploits of evangelists like Junipero Serra in the founding, practice, and decline of the California Missions!
From 1769-1833, the Spanish empire sponsored Catholic missions and missionaries up and down the California coast. This course traces their rise and fall, their nature and impact, and especially the activities of the missionaries themselves.
Instructor Bio: Christopher Martin, PhD
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Daily, optional review quizzes based on classroom lectures and discussions. Worth bonus points.
Students will compose a guided 2-3 page short answer exercise in analyzing the history of California missions.
*NOTE: Middle Schoolers taking this class must instead write a 1-2 page short-answer exercise.- Course name
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California Missions with Christopher Martin
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Christopher Martin
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History ➤ American History
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High School
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Recorded, free with subscription
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July 29th, 2024 at 2:43 PM ET
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August 8th, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET
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Day 1: Introduction and overview of syllabus and assignments
Day 2: Background - Spain in California
Day 3: Early Years
Day 4: Expansion and Growth
Day 5: The Glory of the Missions
Day 6: Mission Architecture
Day 7: Life in the Mission
Day 8: The End of the Missions
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OUR PRAYER BEFORE CLASS MEETINGS:
Grant me the grace, O merciful God,
to desire ardently all that is pleasing to Thee,
to examine it prudently,
to acknowledge it truthfully,
and to accomplish it perfectly,
for the praise and glory of Thy name.
Amen.
Christopher Martin
Dr. Martin teaches history and theology for Homeschool Connections, and serves as an Adjunct Professor of History at both Southern New Hampshire University and Antelope Valley College. He holds BA degrees in History and Theology from Christendom College (2007); an MA in History from National University (2012); and a Ph.D. in History from CGU (2018). Dr. Martin's research interests include the Lost Cause, the Federalists & Anti-Federalists, and the Impact of Wars and Depressions Upon the American Social Mind. He lives in California, with his wife and three sons.
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