RHETORIC
natural expression
As we collect and make order of things, the time comes when we must begin to speak of what we truly know. Students who follow a Classical approach are encouraged to independently seek out truth, ask questions and get a sense of how the world is connected. The Rhetoric Stage is equivalent to a high school or pre-college level. This includes Small group tutorials focusing on in-depth studies in history, literature, theology, economics and government.
INDEPENDENT STUDIES
Discussion & Debate
SEMINARS INCLUDE:
World History and War:
- Survey Course of world history
- In-depth study of Chinese history
- Literature focusing on the art of war
- Composition involves extensive writing assignments
- Theological studies and John Bunyan’s The Holy War
British Literature and the Power of the Word:
- University level chronological survey course of British literature
- In-depth study of British history
- Composition and the art of writing with style
- Theological studies of selected sermons of the “Prince of Preachers” Charles H. Spurgeon
United States History and the essential role of Literature:
- Survey course of the history of the United States
- University level study of selected genres of American literature
- Advanced Composition 1: The Importance of revision and editing
- Theological studies and the role of Protestant doctrine and religion in course of American history
U.S. Government and Economics: Politics and Wealth:
- Study of the three branches of the government of the Republic of the United State
- Comparative study of capitalism and socialism
- Advanced Composition 2: Writing with Style and Purpose
- Theological studies and opposing views of wealth in the christian population in the United States
