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Christ and the Americas, Part Two
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Study the incredible course of American history, using the framework of Anne Carroll’s popular textbook.
How to get the most out of Christ and the Americas, Part One with Christopher Martin, Ph.D.:· First, download and review the course materials from the section: “Class Documents and Resources”
· Then, have a notebook ready and available for class notes, for each live session.
· Read assignments before class meetings.
· Watch that week’s recording if you need to revisit information from our live session.
· Do the assignments, quizzes, and any extra work assigned for that week.
· Once the course is completed to the parent's and professor's satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.
Special Notes: Includes an optional writing component.
Total Classes: 14
Class Dates: Wednesdays, January 8 to April 30, 2025. (No class March 5, April 16, April 23)
Starting Time: 5:30 PM Eastern (4:30 Central; 3:30 Mountain; 2:30 Pacific)
Duration: 55 minutes
Prerequisite: None, however, Christ and the Americas, Part One is recommended.
Suggested Grade Level: 9th to 12th grade. Advanced middle school students are welcome (assignments can be adjusted for younger students)
Suggested Credit: One full semester of American History
Instructor Bio: Christopher Martin, PhD
Fee: For all 14 classes: $237 if you register on or before November 15, $257 if you register after Nov. 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.)
Course Description: Using Anne Carroll's Christ and the Americas as a framework and guide for the second part of a year-long study, this course roughly traces American History from the 1840s-1970s. This includes: the Civil War, two World Wars, and the Civil Rights movement.
Course Outline:
Week 1: Introduction and overview of syllabus and assignments
Week 2: No Irish Need Apply
Week 3: The Coming of the Civil War
Week 4: The Civil War
Week 5: Traditionalists in Latin America
Week 6: The U.S. in the Gilded Age
Week 7: The Age of Theodore Roosevelt
Week 8: Woodrow Wilson and the First World War
Week 9: Viva Cristo Rey!
Week 10: Boom, Depression, and the New Deal
Week 11: The United States in World War II
Week 12: The Birth and Death of Anti-Communism
Week 13: Communists vs. Christians in Latin America
Week 14: The Moral Decline of America
Course Materials: Anne Carroll's Christ and the Americas
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0895555948 orISBN-10: 0895555948
ISBN-13: 978-0895555946Homework: Writing is an integral part of demonstrating both the assimilation of knowledge, and the articulation thereof. Therefore, students will be guided through the process of writing a short (3-5 page, double-spaced) review of a book of their choice relevant to the subject matter.
NOTE: Middle School students taking this course may instead write a 1-2 page book report
Also, students will have weekly, optional, short (5-10 minute) quizzes based on classroom lectures and discussions.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.
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Christ and the Americas, Part Two
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Christopher Martin
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Spring 2025
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History ➤ American History
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High School
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Sharon Szafasz
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January 8th, 2025 at 5:30 PM ET
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Live
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$257
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25 seats available
- Seats remaining
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11 seats remaining
- Relative due dates
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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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Sharon Szafasz
Sharon was born and raised in the Midwest. In 2017 Sharon and her family moved to sunny Arizona. She enjoys the warmer weather, mountains, and the beauty of the west. She enjoys visiting National parks, hiking, getting together with friends, and spending time with her family. She and her husband homeschooled their children. Sharon enjoys being a class monitor for Homeschool Connections. "Every day is a new experience and a chance to learn something new! I love our Catholic faith and feel so blessed to be able to begin each class with prayer, and with faith-filled teachers and students."
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