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Adam, Abraham, and Caesar: the Stories of Ancient and Salvation History
Live course taught by Christopher Martin for Summer 2026 Middle School, Grade School Ancient History
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Designed for grade school students, but upper level students are welcome, with additional homework.
Summary

Explore the earliest stories of people, both ancient and biblical!

 

Course Description: Once upon a time, history had a beginning! In this class, we explore the ancients, but give special attention to biblical characters, and their role in salvation history, including and especially Adam, Abraham, Alexander, and Caesar.  

 

Instructor: Christopher Martin, PhD

Special notes

Note to Parents: Due to the young ages of grade school students, we expect that you will accompany your child at all times while he or she is online, which includes attending live classes alongside your student. This will also help you assist your student with homework where necessary or help your student contact the teacher with questions. If you miss a live class, make sure to watch the recording with your student as well. Thank you for your support!

Total classes

8

Class dates

Monday - Thursdays, June 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, and 11, 2026.

Starting time

11:30 AM Eastern (10:30 Central; 9:30 Mountain; 8:30 Pacific)

Duration

30 minutes

Prerequisites

None

Suggested grade level

Designed for grade school students, but upper level students are welcome, with additional homework.

Suggested credit

2/3 semester of Ancient history

Outline

Course Outline:

Class 1:  Creation and the Flood

Class 2:  Sumeria, Ur, and Abraham

Class 3:  Egypt and the Exodus

Class 4:  The Conquest of the Holy Land (the Kingdom of Israel)

Class 5:  Assyria, Babylon, and Persia

Class 6:  Ancient Greece

Class 7:  Ancient Rome

Class 8:  The Incarnation

Materials

  • Ancient Civilizations & the Bible- Elementary Activity Book, by Diana Waring                     ISBN-10: ‎ 1600921728                     https://amzn.to/48CL2de

Homework

  • Students will complete 2 activities of their choice from the activity book.

  • Daily, optional review quizzes based on classroom lectures and discussions.

Fees

Fee: For all 8 classes: $109 if you register on or before April 15; $129 if you register after April 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $25 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.)

Course name
Adam, Abraham, and Caesar: the Stories of Ancient and Salvation History
Instructor
Christopher Martin
Semester
Summer 2026
Category
History ➤ Ancient History
Grade levels
Middle School, Grade School
Monitor
Nicol Valentin
Start time
June 1st, 2026 at 11:30 AM ET
Course type
Live
Price
$129
Seats available
25 seats available
Seats remaining
25 seats remaining
Relative due dates
Relative due dates are disabled for this course.
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Christopher Martin
chrisgooverthere@yahoo.com

Christopher Martin teaches history and theology. He also 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). He has been with Homeschool Connections since 2017, and teaching since 2012. He lives in California, with his wife and three sons. Together, they love to hike and travel.

Dr. Martin believes strongly that history is far more important than we typically assume, and also that it is a lot more entertaining. His classes are therefore both serious, and fun, making sure to cover the essential developments of past events, but also, coloring and animating the past with stories and anecdotes that make them come alive.

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Nicol Valentin

Nicol received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree before traveling the world with her Army husband and ten homeschooled children. Now comfortably settled in Southern Virginia, she homeschools her youngest four and combats dangerously high piles of laundry. In fleeting moments when her children aren't looking, she draws, paints, and gets covered in pastel dust.