Prerequisites: None
Credits: 2
Honors Available
Course Description:
Presented through a "Windows of the World Museum," World History gives students the opportunity to become the "curator" of a museum and visit the past, connect with the present, and look to the future. This course will also look at the world from the viewpoint of a Christian museum curator. Join others in the exploration of ancient and modern civilizations, their impact, and their contributions to today's global society. Become a member of the global community as you open the windows and see the world.
The purpose of this course is to enable students to understand their connections to the development of civilizations by examining the past to prepare for their future as participating members of a global community. Students will use knowledge pertaining to history, geography, economics, political processes, religion, ethics, diverse cultures, and humanities to solve problems in academic, civic, social, and employment settings.
Course Objectives:
- The student understands historical chronology and the historical perspective.
- The student understands the world from its beginnings to the time of the Renaissance.
- The student understands Western and Eastern civilization since the Renaissance.
- The student understands that one's view of the origin of man will affect his treatment of other people and his understanding of history
- The student understands that God is active in history
- The student understands that man and societies are responsible to make decisions that enable people to be wise stewards of creation