Welcome to the Christian Bright Ages: the real story of medieval times!  You will be exploring historical events and ideas through source documents, and digging deep into some of the greatest Christian literature ever written.  At the end you’ll know more about how the world came to be what it is today, as well as how to live in it as a virtuous lord or lady.  My hope is that you will come to see the medieval “worldview” as not something outdated but as a truly Christian way of thinking and feeling that can guide our actions today.

You’ll discover:

• The forgotten thousand year Christian Empire

• The basis of Christian literature & culture

• The tools for thinking philosophically and defending your faith

• How the world got where it is today

You’ll grow in:

• Reading & engaging with challenging texts

• Taking quality notes

• Engaging in class discussion

• Engaging with challenging ideas without rushing to conclusions

• Articulating your thoughts through the written word

• Building a cohesive understanding of the medieval period’s culture and perspective