The Classical World: An Ancient Greece and Rome Tutorial
Explore the ideas that built Western civilization, and wrestle with them for yourself.
Grades: 10th–12th (motivated 9th if approved)
Format: 90-min live video meetings
Schedule: 12 weeks, 1x per week
Capacity: 1–5 students
Workload: 4–6 hours per week
Credits: 0.5 Carnegie unit
Step into the world of philosophers, poets, generals, and statesmen. In The Classical World, students explore the foundational ideas, conflicts, and achievements of ancient Greece and Rome, engaging directly with primary sources and shaping their own arguments through essay writing and Socratic discussion. They will investigate the meaning of virtue, justice, politics, and the human condition, all through the lens of a Christian worldview.
This course trains students, not only in historical content, but in the art of thinking deeply and writing persuasively. Through close reading, critical discussion, and personalized feedback, students develop skills in reasoning, interpretation, and communication that prepare them for advanced study and lifelong learning.
Students Will Gain
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A deep understanding of key ideas, figures, and conflicts from ancient Greece and Rome
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The ability to analyze and interpret primary historical sources
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Confidence in argumentation and intellectual engagement
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A vision for writing as a tool for deep learning
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Justin McGeary, homeschool graduate and founder of Trinity House Tutorials, equips Christian high school students to write well, think deeply, and engage big ideas through Oxford-style essay instruction. He holds a Master of Theology from the UK and is completing his PhD on early church theology.