Social Studies

First semester-Geography This course accomplishes two distinct objectives. First, students will survey the basic elements in the study of both physical and cultural geography. Second, students will examine both elements, physical and cultural geography, as they apply to regions and countries of the Eastern Hemisphere. Concurrent with their study of these regions and countries, students will be challenged to consider the need of all peoples of the world to be exposed to the saving message of the Gospel. Second semester-Arkansas History This course provides the student with a comprehensive overview of the unique history of Arkansas. The physical and cultural geography, as well as groups of people and individuals, are studied to showcase Arkansas as truly a “natural” state and highlight the achievement of many great Arkansans throughout the history of the state.

The primary purpose of Civics is to provide the student with a survey of the background, organization, and workings of the United States government from a biblical viewpoint. This course will investigate the inner workings of the three branches of U.S. Government and how the system of check and balances restrains any branch from becoming too powerful. The student must learn that “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.” Proverbs 14:34.

The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a survey of American history from the discovery of the Americas to the early 2000’s. During this course the student will study the themes of American democracy; civil rights and liberties; economic development; conflict and cooperation; the influence of technology; American society; ideas, beliefs and institutions; and the U.S. role in world affairs. God’s sovereignty, along with the foundation of Christian principles that our country is based upon, will be studied as well.