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Worldview Curriculum and Resources

Over the past few months I have been led to consider a part of my "curriculum" that might be lacking -- World View Education.  I was not raised with a Biblical world view, the schools did not teach from this view point, the media and current culture are definitely NOT presenting this view, so what is a mom to do? 

If we do not purposefully teach our children what a world view IS and, more importantly, provide them a strong foundation of seeing the world through Biblical "glases", then it will be too easy for them to be, "tossed here and there by waves, and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming..."(Eph. 4:14,15)

I am so thankful there are people like Ken Ham, David and Shirley Quine and others, who have taken the time to share their wisdom with moms like me! The resources on this page are each valuable and I highly recommend them to you!

Let Us Highly Resolve by David and Shirley Quine
The Quine's twenty-five years of experience raising and educating their children are condenesed here in an immensely practical, real and profound book for today's Christian parents.  In addition to discipling their own children, the Quine's are committed to encouraging and leading other families to this high calling.
EQUIP your children with a Christian world view in or to counter the current thoughts and ideas of secular humanism.
TEACH your children to erason and discern truth in a post-Christian culture.
PREPARE your children from the Word of God to challenge the culture with the truth of Christianity and the life of Christ.
LEAD your family to live in the 21st century by taking the course that the Quine's have so carefully charted through a life of faith.

This book has had a huge impact on our family & our homeschool decisions!
  Your Cost: $10.00

Starting Points: Where Our Thinking Begins
by David Quine
Help your kids construct a cultural compass for navigating a lifetime! Laying the foundation for a biblical worldview, this one-year curriculum trains young people to "examine everything carefully"---ideas, books, movies---and "hold fast to that which is good." Features weekly teaching overviews; daily assignments based on Scripture, literature, and American history; and penetrating short-answer and essay questions.  It contains easy,step-by-step instructions to teach your child to reason from the Biblical worldview. Leading questions help your child to apply knowledge and understanding of the Biblical worldview by examining and evaluating ideas from movies and books. Grades 7 and up.
If taken in High School, students earn the following credits when completing this year-long course:1 - Bible, 1-Literature, 1-American History

  Your Cost: $45.00
We carry the following titles needed to complete Starting Points:
Answers for Difficult Days
by David Quine
Your Cost: $6.00
Know What You Believe
by Paul Little
Your Cost: $9.99
How to Read Slowly
by James W Sire
Your Cost: $12.99
Know Why You Believe
by Paul Little
Your Cost: $10.99
Never Before In History
by Gary Amos
Your Cost: $29.99

Other required resources:
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
The Magician's Nephew, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Horse and His Boy all by C.S. Lewis (Chronicles of Narnia Series)
Assumptions that Affect Our Lives by Christian Overman
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
The Deadliest Monster: A Christian Introduction to Worldviews
Movies:
Wizard of Oz
It's a Wonderful Life

It All Begins in Genesis - TEACHER'S EDITION
by Sheila Richardson
It all begins with Genesis-Learning to think biblically about the world has 34 information-packed and biblically sound lessons covering Genesis 1-11. It is ideal for use with ages 10-14 in Bible schools, Christian schools, and homeschools. The teacher's edition includes notes, activity ideas, and all pages from the student workbook. Also includes free “how to” DVD and 1 student workbook. Please note: this curriculum does require teacher-student interaction. We also recommend (along with the author) that you occassionally watch one of the wonderful DVDs from the "Answers With Ken Ham" Series available directly from Answers in Genesis.
We have used this curriculum this year with a small group of 7 - 9th grade students and have learned SO much! This study is available in the KJV and NAS/NIV editions. We have chosen to carry the NAS/NIV versions on our website.

Teacher's Set
Retail: $59.99
Your Cost: $49.99
Extra Student Book
Retail: $9.99
Your Cost: $8.99

 

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