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“Sensation Genre” Novels (Victorian Classics)

Are Victorian-era "sensation" novels only all about secrets, deception, and the survival of the hero -- or does the genre have something to teach us? Enjoy three lively novels (The Woman in White, Lady Audley’s Secret, and Great Expectations) -- and develop your critical reasoning, imagination, and knowledge of the stories’ historical and literary context -- with outrageously fun reading.

12 Inventions That Revolutionized the World

Join this dynamic world history course to examine history in a unique way. You will study different eras through the lens of major inventions that changed mankind and history forever.

A Contrast of Kings: Macbeth and Julius Caesar (Catholic Shakespeare Series)

Our course will very briefly review that evidence and then place its focus on examining the two plays most widely read by high school students. Although set in Scotland of the 11th century and Rome of the 1st century BC, both plays comment clearly and powerfully on the sad situation of the Catholic Church, outlawed and persecuted in Shakespeare’s England. Both dramas end with victory for Christ’s Holy Bride that cannot, for long, be suppressed.

A History of Government in Europe and America, Part One

This course would explore the ideas and institutions that influenced and formed political establishments in Europe and America. We will read primary source documents, including excerpts from Aristotle and Plato, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Robert Bellarmine, Pope Leo XIII, John Locke, and American state papers (Declaration of Independence, Federalist Papers, Anti-Federalist writings, and the U.S. Constitution). We would seek to understand from whence our modern political ideas arose and how they compare to political ideas proposed by Catholic tradition.

A History of Government in Europe and America, Part Two

This course would explore the ideas and institutions that influenced and formed political establishments in Europe and America. We would seek to understand from whence our modern political ideas arose and how they compare to political ideas proposed by Catholic tradition.

A History of Musical Theater

Musical theater! Is anything more fun?! We will compare musicals to other forms of drama, look at the basic structures of the stories and songs in musicals, determine what makes some musicals better than others, and also look at scenes from the most famous movie musicals.

A Mastery of Mysteries for High School

Become a “mystery master” as we read together some of the greatest mysteries of all time, including Edgar Allan Poe, Sherlock Holmes, Father Brown, Nancy Drew, Agatha Christie, and more!

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

In this course, Dr. Russell will guide you through the play and help you discover the profound beauty of Shakespeare. Presenting six sets of lovers, A Midsummer Night’s Dream reveals the silliness of all lovers. However, the spiritual power and wisdom of Oberon makes all go well, even as his provident guidance is tangled by his servant Puck (or Luck)!

A Nation Made by Conflict: America’s Wars

American history, in many ways, is composed of military conflicts. The causes, battles and results of those wars have had immense ramifications upon America and Americans, felt even today. This course examines three aspects of the conflicts: First, what caused America's wars, with an emphasis on the ideological causes. Second, the battle tactics and broad strategies which affected the wars' outcomes. Third, the major ideological and political ramifications of each war.

A Note to Restless Hearts – The Confessions of Saint Augustine

Have you ever wondered what the Saints prayed about? How they talked to God? In the Confessions, Saint Augustine shares not only his story, (including his sins, mistakes, and missteps) but also the conversation he had with God about it all! Join me for a tour of the life of one of the greatest Saints and learn how his conversation with God led to a spiritual classic (that reads like an adventure novel!) that has been touching and changing the lives of people for centuries!

A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

In this course, we will be reading two of Charles Dickens' most unusual novels, A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations. Both novels have to do, as is the case with almost everything that Dickens wrote, with the coming to life of a human soul, a soul that had been dead or dying

A World Without God

St. John tells us, “You have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come. This is how we know it is the last hour.”

Accounting, Part One

Sign up today to prepare for college and get the skills that businesses require. In this high-level course, you will learn to analyze business transactions, prepare financial documents, prepare tax statements, and more.

Accounting, Part Two

Sign up today to prepare for college and get the skills that businesses require. In this high-level course, you will learn to analyze business transactions, prepare financial documents, prepare tax statements, and more.

Adobe Photoshop Elements

Learn to use the most popular Photo Editing tools while making fun and creative projects. The skills mastered in the course will help students to successfully produce materials for their other courses both in middle school, high school, and on into college. Students will learn how to crop, layer, blend, touch-up, and filter images. This will also teach them to analyze images that they encounter, and question how they were created and manipulated.

Adulting 101, Part One

Get the skills you need to be successful in life outside of your parents’ home. In this course, you’ll learn the basics to being a responsible adult from finding a job to paying bills to caring for your car (and much, much more).

Adulting 101, Part Two

In this course, you’ll learn the basics to being a responsible adult from finding a job to paying bills to care for your car (and much, much more).

Advanced Catholic Apologetics for High School

In Advanced Catholic Apologetics we learn reasoned argumentation and grow to appreciate the beauty of our Catholic faith. Join us and increase your confidence in defending your faith.

Advanced Conversational Spanish, Part One

Join this high school Advanced Conversational Spanish course, learning Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation that allows you to speak the language. For college-bound students or those who want a fluid ability to speak Spanish to others at home and abroad.

Advanced Conversational Spanish, Part Two

Continue learning with this high school Advanced Conversational Spanish course, gaining an understanding of Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation that allows you to speak the language. For college bound students or those who want a fluid ability to speak Spanish to others at home and abroad.

Advanced Fiction Writing: Screenwriting, Part One

In this hands-on writing course, practice your advanced writing skills and learn how to design stories for film—including how to build characters, write dialogue, learn what makes a good movie, and craft scenes that make sense and engage the viewer. This course is for all writers who want advanced writing skills -- especially for those who want to explore writing as a part- or full-time career.

Advanced Fiction Writing: Screenwriting, Part Two

In this hands-on writing course, practice your advanced writing skills and learn how to design stories for film! Write dynamic loglines, craft powerful story outlines in beat sheets, create dynamic scenes that grab the reader, and know what it takes to write for film. Especially if you want to explore writing as a part or full-time career, this course is for you!

Advanced Fiction Writing: The Hero’s Journey and Mythic Structure for Writers: Part Two (HS X-10)

This is an advanced fiction writing course that delves into the use of archetypes in what is called "the hero's journey," the mythic structure that many claim all stories follow. This course will cover the different kinds of typological characters who appear in stories, to apply that knowledge to the crafting of your own fiction book.

Advanced Rhetoric & Writing 1: Rhetoric, Figures of Speech, Essays, & Papers (HS 12-1)

Join this advanced college-prep writing course and learn how to write in the nine rhetorical modes, with dozens of rhetorical techniques and devices to make your writing strong. Much of this course is equivalent to first-year college writing, so you can get what it takes to write excellent college-level essays and papers now. Be sure to sign up for 12-2 for a complete year of senior-level college-prep writing.

Advanced Rhetoric & Writing 2: Research Writing – College Prep (HS 12-2)

Join Part Two of this top-level college-prep writing course and learn how to master advanced argumentative writing and the skills needed to craft research papers. Includes style guide knowledge, and the upper-level rhetoric required for college writing success.

Age of Faith: Medieval History 313-732

Join this dynamic history course on the Middle Ages’ formative period. Learn how the Roman Empire morphed into the kingdoms of medieval Europe -- and how the Catholic Church and saints helped shape culture. (If you have younger students, this course fits perfectly with the Homeschool Connections Grade School Unit Study Program for grades 3-6.)

Algebra 1 Part Two (Sadlier-Oxford)

The second semester of the very thorough Algebra 1 course covers methods of factoring, quadratics, nonlinear functions and applications of data analysis and probability. We continue to discuss how algebra is used in adult life and the importance of a solid algebra foundation.

Algebra 1 Readiness Boot Camp

We will practice all the skills needed to succeed in Algebra 1.

Algebra 1, Part One (Sadlier-Oxford)

Thorough Algebra 1 course that seamlessly flows through very basic concepts to non-linear functions by course end. We discuss linear equations, linear inequalities, solving systems, and polynomials in the first semester.

Algebra 2 (Glencoe), Part One

Learn the skills of Algebra 2, including equations and inequalities, interval notations, functions, graphing, correlation and causation, and more. With the personal attention and Catholic worldview supporting your student, develop critical thinking skills and problem-solving needed to complete the Algebra requirement with success. Part 1 of 2.

Algebra 2 (Glencoe), Part Two

Learn the skills of Algebra 2, including equations and inequalities, interval notations, functions, graphing, correlation and causation, and more. With the personal attention and Catholic worldview supporting your student, develop critical thinking skills and problem solving needed to complete the Algebra requirement with success.

Algebra Basics Boot Camp (Prep)

Students will brush up on algebra skills using more advanced problem solving and both linear and non-linear equations alike.

Algebra Basics Part One

This workshop is for building your skills in various topics in algebra. There are many ways you can use these modules, but use them in any form you would like. If you only need to brush up on one or two skills, just use those. If you complete all of the modules for this workshop, it counts as 1 semester of high school algebra.

Algebra Basics Part Two

This workshop is for building your skills in various topics in algebra. There are many ways you can use these modules, but use them in any form you would like. If you only need to brush up on one or two skills, just use those. If you complete all of the modules for this workshop, it counts as 1 semester of high school algebra.

Algebra I (Glencoe), Part One

Algebra 1 is a key course which sets the foundation for all future mathematics. In this course, you will learn to think more abstractly and analytically. You will write, solve, and graph linear and quadratic equations. You will learn to solve quadratic equations through factoring, completing the square, graphing, or applying the quadratic formula. This course will also study monomial and polynomial expressions, inequalities, exponents, functions, rational expressions, ratios, and proportions. Algebraic skills will be applied in a wide variety of problem-solving situations.

Algebra I (Glencoe), Part Two

Learn how to master the skills of Algebra I and polish your logic, critical thinking, and mathematical reasoning -- and start high school math with confidence.

All About Angels

The existence of angels is a topic that intrigues many people. Who are the angels? What makes them different from human beings? What does the Church say about their existence, nature, and activity? What about bad angels? Are they real? This course will explore the Church’s teaching on angels based on Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition. It will seek to separate the truth from the many myths and misconceptions that abound.

Almost Home: CS Lewis’s The Great Divorce

Join Mr. Pyne in this six-week course unpacking the literary and theological implications of this unique work by the creator of The Chronicles of Narnia and The Screwtape Letters.

America’s Artistic Legacy, Part One

Join us for a journey through American history and culture through music, art, architecture, theater, dance, and literature -- from the Native Americans to the immigrants of Ellis Island and today’s newest immigrants, learn how the arts express the essence of life in America.

America’s Artistic Legacy, Part Two

Join us for a journey through American history and culture through music, art, architecture, theater, dance, and literature -- from life on the prairie to post-war jazz, learn how the arts express the essence of life in America.

American Democracy and Government

Learn the fundamentals of our American democratic republic -- Get a detailed study of our founding documents -- Explore the function of our government at the federal, state, and local levels. (This course fulfills many states' high school government education requirements!)

American Elections: Democracy in Action

Presented live every four years (in the presidential election year), this 6-week course helps your student understand and become involved with the fundamentals of our American elections. A practical, timely course helping your student know the importance of how to be a force for good in our republic.

American Government

This course is designed to give a high school student everything they need to know about being an American citizen. This is accomplished by presenting America’s philosophical roots, historical background, and political structure. By the end of this course, students will understand what it means to be an American.

American History and the Hit Musical Hamilton

The Broadway musical Hamilton is groundbreaking, exciting, thrilling - and historically accurate! Using the musical as our guide, we will explore the story it tells of early American history and the visionary dream of our founding fathers. We will also explore the deeply Christian elements of the story told by Lin Manuel Miranda.

American History, Part One: Age of Exploration through the Civil War and Reconstruction

In this upper-level American history course, you will learn about the Colonial, Revolutionary, and Pre-Civil War times with a dynamic “guest” who may “appear in person” -- possibly Patrick Henry.

American History, Part Two: Reconstruction to Present Day

Learn post-American Reconstruction history (Progressivism, the Depression, World Wars I and II, the Cold War, Reagan’s presidency, and post-Cold War America) with dynamic “guests” who “appear in person” -- including Theodore Roosevelt and more.

American History: Lands of Hope and Promise, Part One

This course examines the history of the major civilizations of North America from the discovery of America in 1492 to the early 1970s. We will discuss the events, cultural movements, and ideas that led to the founding of the United States and contributed to its development as both a major power and influence both in North America and the world as a whole. The course examines the development of Latin America after the 18th century by examining concurrently the history of Mexico – and thus provides a counterpoint to U.S. history by looking at how the ideas that predominated in Anglo-America worked themselves out in a very different social and cultural context.

American History: Lands of Hope and Promise, Part Two

This online Catholic course examines the history of the major civilizations of North America from the discovery of America in 1492 to the early 1970s. Find out more here!

American Literature Part One: Age of Exploration through Reconstruction

American Literature Part Part One: Age of Exploration through Reconstructionis a survey course in American Literature covering works written by and about Americans from early exploration through post-Civil War. This course will align with HSC's American History: Part One.

American Literature Part Two: Reconstruction through Present Day

American Literature Part Two: Reconstruction through Present Day is a survey course in American Literature covering works written by and about Americans from Post Civil War Reconstruction to modern times.

American Lives at Gettysburg: A Virtual Tour

This course tells the story of the Battle of Gettysburg through the eyes of the soldiers and civilians who experienced America’s greatest battle. We will do a virtual tour of the battlefield, exploring the very places where Americans made and experienced history. By virtually stepping into the shoes of their stories, we will gain a greater appreciation of what it means to be an American, and what Gettysburg means to the American Heritage.

American Sign Language: Level 1, Part 1

ASL is the third most commonly used language in the United States. Sign up for this course to improve your communications skills, learn about deaf culture, and earn a great addition to any college or job application.

American Sign Language: Level 2

This course is a first year American Sign Language (ASL) course for those who would like a strong foundation in learning to communicate with American Sign Language. Students will learn and practice fingerspelling and identify and sign words used in everyday life, including the following: the special structure of sentences in ASL; asking questions, the role of expression (non manual markers) in communication; the foundations of ASL’s history; Deaf culture; words, phrases, and sentences; classifiers, mouth morphemes, and quantifiers; and identifying and signing words used in everyday life, with practice conversations.

American Sign Language: Level I

This online Catholic course is a first year American Sign Language (ASL) course for those who would like a strong foundation in learning to communicate with American Sign Language.

An Introduction to Dante’s Divine Comedy

Students will be introduced to Dante’s literary masterpiece through a selective reading of cantos from each of the three books of the Comedy (Inferno, Purgatory, Paradise), focusing on the moral theology that informs the work.

An Introduction to the Catholic Faith: The Didache, Part One

This class would explore basic Catholic doctrines about God and Christ, following the Nicene Creed. It would discuss the call to holiness, God's existence, divine revelation, the Trinity, man's creation, original sin, the Incarnation, the Paschal Mystery, the Holy Spirit and his work, and the Church, and the Resurrection of the Body.

An Introduction to the Catholic Faith: The Didache, Part Two

This class would explore basic Catholic doctrines about God and Christ, following the Nicene Creed. It would discuss the call to holiness, God's existence, divine revelation, the Trinity, man's creation, original sin, the Incarnation, the Paschal Mystery, the Holy Spirit and his work, and the Church, and the Resurrection of the Body.

An Introduction to The Summa Theologica by St. Thomas Aquinas, Part One

Learn how to reason and understand Thomistic philosophy in this relatable course that simplifies the complex for your student. Learn how to think intelligently about God and the world He made -- and how to exercise reason in its highest form. Get easy-to-understand philosophy at its very best.

An Introduction to The Summa Theologica by St. Thomas Aquinas, Part One

Learn how to reason and understand Thomistic philosophy in this relatable course that simplifies the complex for your student. Get easy-to-understand philosophy at its very best.

An Introduction to The Summa Theologica by St. Thomas Aquinas, Part Two

Learn how to reason and understand Thomistic philosophy in this relatable course that simplifies the complex for your student. Learn how to think intelligently about God and the world He made -- and how to exercise reason in its highest form. Get easy-to-understand philosophy -- and complete your understanding with Part Two!

Anatomy & Physiology, Part One

In-depth study of human anatomy and physiology with dissection. A complete study of the basic principles of the human biology and its functions. Where appropriate, discussion of contemporary bioethical issues from the perspective of the Church’s moral magisterium will be engaged. The lab component will focus in depth on the organ systems of the body, their anatomy, and physiology.

Anatomy & Physiology, Part Two

This in-depth study of anatomy and physiology covers dissections (choose the lab kit or virtual experience) and further study of the systems of the human body.

Ancient Heresies and Their Modern Counterparts

Sign up for this course and learn about the major heresies of Church History – what they are, how they began, and how they spread. You’ll also learn how the heresies of the Early Church connect with the heresies of today. Most importantly, join us in learning how to counter false teachings and share the Truth of Christ’s Church.

Ancient Rome: Republic, Empire and Collapse

It's difficult to tell the story of Western Civilization without dwelling upon the incredible history of the Ancient Romans: They defeated the powerful Carthaginians, they massively expanded the geographic reaches of civilized society, they made significant contributions to philosophy, and provided a long period of peace and prosperity in which the seed of Christendom was planted.

Anglo-Saxon England: Bede and Beowulf

The course will be an interdisciplinary class, integrating history, literature, and theology, focusing on the rich Catholic culture of Anglo-Saxon England (596AD - 1066AD), especially in Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England and in the epic poem, Beowulf.

Answering the Ultimate Protestant Objections on Salvation, Justification, and Purgatory (Catholic Apologetics)

Three areas that Protestants will most likely attack and Catholics are least prepared to answer are questions concerning salvation, justification, and Purgatory. This class will help prepare students to understand these subjects and to competently explain and defend the Faith against its detractors.

Apologetics: Defending the Bible in the Modern World (Defending Your Faith series)

Learn how the Bible came to be (OT and NT canons), how to explain and defend Sacred Tradition, and why the Bible Alone (Sola Scriptura) is unbiblical and unworkable.

Apologetics: Peter and the Papacy (Defending the Faith Series)

It is more important than ever to be able to explain the papacy to non-Catholics and clear up many of the misunderstanding and misinformation offered on the internet and mainstream media. In this course, we will go through the Old Testament background concerning the government of God's People, the New Testament evidence for the primacy of Peter, the papacy, and the often misunderstood teaching of Papal Infallibility.

Archaeology of the Ancient World

This course will introduce students to the basic concepts of archaeology, one of the most important disciplines in the study of history. Archaeological principles will be discussed and demonstrated in case studies of some of the world's most famous ancient sites. Students will put their learning to work by writing a paper on an archaeological site of their choosing.

We are leaving the solar system– after a brief overview of planetology– to see what else is out there. From elemental gasses to stars to massive galaxies to all-consuming black holes, the universe is homogeneous and isotropic. Find out why!

Basic Anatomy and Physiology, Part One

Students will grow in understanding of and appreciation for the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of the human body, leading them to a deeper respect for human life and for God, the Creator of all life. If you would like your non-STEM-centered student to take an anatomy and physiology course that satisfies the high school Anatomy and Physiology requirement, then this is the course for you.

Basic Anatomy and Physiology, Part Two

Continue learning with Part Two of this foundational Anatomy and Physiology course designed to help students grow in understanding of and appreciation for the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of the human body, leading them to a deeper respect for human life and for God, the Creator of all life. If you would like your non-STEM-centered student to take anatomy and physiology and satisfy the high school Anatomy and Physiology requirement, then this is the course for you.

Basic Biology, Part One

Students will learn to see the wondrous beauty in creation through learning about the divine order of biology and the incredible complexity of the cell. If you would like your eighth-grade student to have an introduction to biology before high school, or your high school non-STEM-centered student to take a course that satisfies the high school biology requirement, then this is the course for you.

Basic Biology, Part Two

Students will learn to see the wondrous beauty in creation through learning about the divine order of biology and the incredible complexity of the cell. If you would like your non-STEM-centered student to take biology and satisfy the high school biology requirement, then this is the course for you.

Basic Chemistry, Part One

Join this foundational chemistry course designed to help students understand basic chemical principles, both in a philosophical and scientific manner. If you would like your non-STEM student to take Apologia chemistry that satisfies the high school chemistry requirement, then this is the course for you.

Basic Chemistry, Part Two

This course is designed to help students understand basic chemical principles, both in a philosophical and scientific manner. Students will learn the beauty of the created, studying the smallest components of matter.

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Basic Culinary Skills

If you want to learn essential culinary skills from an expert, this course is for you!

Basic Physics, Part One

Join this introductory physics course designed to help non-STEM centered students understand foundational physics principles. If you would like your student to learn major concepts from a non-mathematical perspective, come to appreciate the beauty found in science, and earn a high school physics credit, then this is the course for you.

Basic Physics, Part Two

Join this introductory physics course designed to help non-STEM centered students understand foundational physics principles. If you would like your student to learn major concepts from a non-mathematical perspective, come to appreciate the beauty found in science, and earn a high school physics credit, then this is the course for you.

Basics of Inductive Reasoning (Comprehensive Course in Logic) with Sam Nicholson, Ph.D.

Logic isn’t just for philosophers. Join Dr. Nicholson in this course and discover why logic is important in STEM fields as well as in the humanities. Learn how to weigh evidence, formulate causal hypotheses, and calculate basic probabilities. We will also explore inductive fallacies, and learn how to factor costs and benefits in decision making.

Basics of Music Theory

No ability to read music or play an instrument is required to take this course. It is designed for beginner students who would like to sing in a choir (or solo) and understand the music notation of the part they are singing, or to begin the study of an instrument, or to prepare themselves with a good foundation to take a college music theory course or an AP Music Theory class, which can be overwhelming if taken “cold”.

Beginning Conversational Spanish, Part One

Join this high school Conversational Spanish course and learn Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation that allows you to speak the language. Learn numbers, days, weather and seasons, family words, phrases, and more!

Beginning Conversational Spanish, Part Two

Continue with this high school Conversational Spanish course, learning Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation that allows you to speak the language. Learn colors, clothing, time, food, entertainment and more!

Biblical Greek I, Part One

YES! You can learn a new language and alphabet! Sign up today to discover the language of the New Testament and many of the classics we cherish. The study of Biblical Greek is a great gift and helps to establish a strong foundation for Catholic education.

Biblical Greek I, Part Two

Register today to continue in your discovery of the language of the New Testament and many of the classics we cherish. The study of Biblical Greek is a great gift and helps to establish a strong foundation for Catholic education.

Biblical Greek I, Part Two

Register today to continue in your discovery of the language of the New Testament and many of the classics we cherish. The study of Biblical Greek is a great gift and helps to establish a strong foundation for Catholic education.

Bioethics and Human Dignity

Science offers boundless potential for healing and betterment but also for death and destruction. The ethical principles upon which we base our science research and application shape its path. The Catholic Church holds the dignity of the human person as the central ethical principle to guide all others.

Biology Part One

Join this high school biology course and fully prepare your student in the basics of biology, with topics in the biology and chemistry of life, cells, photosynthesis, genetics, DNA and the human genome, Darwin’s theories, and more.

Biology Part Two

Continue studying life with this high school Biology 1 course covering anatomy and human body systems. This is a two-part course. Students who wish to join us midyear should email to check on prerequisites. It is highly recommended, though not mandatory, students also register for the LAB: Biology I, Part Two.

Blue Collar Apologetics

Students will learn practical apologetics to equip them for explaining and defending Catholic beliefs, as well as bring them to a better understanding of their Catholic faith. Multiple apologetics arguments will be explored to deal with specific Protestant objections. Students will also learn arguments for the existence of God. All of this will be taught alongside general strategies and tactics for dealing with any apologetics situation.

Book to Film, Part One: Analyzing Film Adaptations of Fantasy and Science Fiction

In this course you will advance your critical thinking skills through the analysis of literature and film. Join us as we go deep into the study of literary devices and how they translate into film.

Book to Film, Part Two: Analyzing Film Adaptations of the Classics

Continue to advance your critical thinking skills through the analysis of literature and film. Join us as we go deep into the study of literary devices and how they translate into film.

Botany: The Study of Plant Life

Not only is botany fun, it is an important subject to learn. Plants play an integral role in the wellbeing of the human race. Think about plant use in pharmaceuticals, fuel, industrial & household chemicals, paper, essential oils, and so on. This is a semester-long course that introduces students to the plant kingdom and related ideas. It will directly prepare students for biology and college-level botany courses.

Business Writing 1: Professional Business Writing Essentials (HS 11-9)

Learn how to present yourself professionally in multiple areas of writing! Because business writing is distinctive from academic or creative writing, writing powerfully in your dealings with others in any organization, mastering business writing is essential. In this course, you’ll write letters and professional correspondence, create a professional resume, and write pieces critical to getting a job.

BUSINESS WRITING 2: Foundations of Journalism (HS 11-10)

Full of information and hands-on writing, this course introduces journalism in a sturdy overview, helping your student both understand and practice his or her writing skills in the genre of reporting writing. Whether you’re interested in learning about how the news that you read is created or in becoming a writer of news stories yourself – look over the course outline below. If you see yourself enjoying all that’s here, sign up for this course today.

C.S. Lewis and The Screwtape Letters

Lewis’ imaginative explications of the conditions of Hell and our sinful “thoughts” are the best of their kind in the last 700 years!

Called to Covenant: How God Reveals Himself to Us (Old Testament Scripture)

Students will thus better understand how the various phases of salvation history build upon what came before while also hinting at their ultimate fulfillment, achieved by Jesus through the ministry of His Church.

Career Explorations: How to Prepare for Life After High School, Part One

Discovering a career path can seem daunting. Through investigation, journaling, prayer, and discussion, this course can embolden you to espy, or “catch sight of,” where God is leading. God truly has a plan for each of us and has imbued us with charisms, or Gifts of the Spirit. Investigate careers of your choice, and discover the education, training, and skills to seek Him and discover possibilities for the student’s lifelong journey. Gain the tools to inquire while building habits to move toward the future with greater confidence. Sign up for Part Two, Career Quest, to continue exploring the topic.

Career Quest: How to Prepare for Life After High School, Part Two

Hitting the ground running with the habits and skills from Career Explorations, students will further their journey to lifepath decisions with continued investigations, journaling, prayer, and discussion. Continue to support and embolden your student to find where God is leading, as the student researches possibilities, hones inquiry skills, and strengthens habits moving ideas and decisions forward with greater confidence.

Catholic Literary Giants

Join Joseph Pearce, the premier literary biographer of our time and author of the book Catholic Literary Giants, and step into the worlds of six favorite Catholic authors -- Shakespeare, Newman, Hopkins, Belloc, Chesterton, and Tolkien -- to get excited about how six great writers have so much to offer.

Catholic Middle Ages

Join this Medieval History course for a comprehensive overview of the European Middle Ages that helps your student understand and make connections with history and today, as well as see the connection between the Church & history.

Cell Biology with Lab

The cell is quite the place! From its membrane to its organelles to DNA, it has fascinating structures. And then there are its amazing functions, from photosynthesis and respiration to cell division and protein synthesis. We will also explore how DNA passes on traits to offspring in specific inheritance patterns.

Chemistry I, Part Two

Your college-bound student will continue to enjoy discovering God's creation at the atomic level in this rigorous Chemistry course -- where you’ll learn Nuclear Chemistry, Chemical Reactions, Stoichiometry, States of Matter, Thermochemistry, and more!

Chemistry with Lab, Part One with Kathy Dutton

Help your college-bound student discover God's creation at the atomic level in this rigorous, college-prep Chemistry course with Kathy Button. Learn about Matter and Change, Scientific Measurement, Atomic Structures, the Periodic Table, Compounds, Formulas, and more!

Child Development

Why do children act the way they do? Why don’t babies sleep through the night? Why do children throw temper tantrums? Why can’t young children follow the rules of a game? These questions and many more will be answered in this course where we will learn about child development from a Catholic perspective.

Christ and Caesar

This course will guide students through the history of the ancient world from Israel through the conversion of Rome with an emphasis on how the cultures of the classical world set the stage for the coming of Christ. Particular focus will be on ancient Persia, Greece, and Rome. Students will also study the characteristics of the Early Church and follow the growth of Christianity through the Roman persecutions to the conversion of Constantine.

Christ and the Americas, Part One

Using historian Anne Carroll’s popular text, enjoy learning American history (from Columbus to the 1850s) from a strong Catholic perspective.

Christ and the Americas, Part Two

Using historian Anne Carroll’s popular text, enjoy learning American history (Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement) from a strong Catholic perspective.

Christ the King, Lord of History, Part One

Using Anne Carroll's Christ the King, Lord of History as a framework and guide for a year-long study, this course roughly traces Christendom through the years 450-1500.

Christ the King, Lord of History, Part Two

Using the popular Anne Carroll text, this course guides students through history from the 1500s through the 1990s. Learn history through a Catholic lens!

Christian Apologetics: Jesus the Messiah and Son of God

Register for this course with Catholic apologist Gary Michuta to go deep in the study of Jesus as Messiah, supported by biblical prophecy and history.

Christian Architecture through the Ages

This course will acquaint students with the basic components of Christian ecclesiastical architecture.

Christmas with Dickens

Deck your summer with boughs of holly and enjoy the Christmas season early with Charles Dickens! If you’d like a full semester credit this summer, Mrs. Nicholson is offering an optional literary analysis paper that extends the course.

Civil Rights in America, 1863-1968: Setbacks, Struggles, and Shockwaves

In this in-depth exploration of civil rights in the United States, you will begin with the post-Civil War era and examine segregation, Jim Crow laws, Martin Luther King’s legacy, and more.

Civil Rights in America, 1863-1968: Setbacks, Struggles, and Shockwaves

In this in-depth exploration of civil rights in the United States, you will begin with the post-Civil War era and examine segregation, Jim Crow laws, Martin Luther King’s legacy, and more.

Classical Syllogistic Logic

Join this college-preparatory course for an in-depth treatment of syllogistic logic. In this course you will acquire indispensable tools for analyzing arguments, honing your verbal reasoning abilities, and learning how to express your ideas with clarity and precision. This course is of general interest to anyone pursuing studies in the sciences or the humanities.

College Level Computer Science A (JAVA Programming), Part One

With this Advanced Placement course, strengthen your transcript, study what you love, be prepared for the workplace, and get a head start on college requirements (and potentially save on tuition).

College Level Computer Science A (Java Programming), Part Two

With this Advanced Placement course, strengthen your transcript, study what you love, be prepared for the workplace, and get a head start on college requirements (and potentially save on tuition).

College Level Computer Science Principles, Part One

In this approved AP course, students work with data and learn the skills of computing, problem-solving, programming, cybersecurity, and more. Prepare your student for the AP test, to earn college credit — or simply give your student AP credit on his or her transcript!

College Level Computer Science Principles, Part Two

In this approved AP course, students work with data and learn the skills of computing, problem-solving, programming, cybersecurity, and more. Prepare your student for the AP test, to earn college credit — or simply give your student AP credit on his or her transcript!

College Level United States Government and Politics, Part One

This course will present students with an in-depth look at the foundations, institution, organization, operation, and policies of the United States’ government. Part One will focus exclusively on the American political system. In particular, students will study the language of the U.S. Constitution and the theories upon which it was founded, including federalism and the separation of powers, the organization, functions, and interdependency of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, the evolution and function of the American Party System, voting, and elections in the United States, including the campaign process and various social and economic policies.

College Level United States Government and Politics, Part Two

This course will present students with an in-depth look at the foundations, institution, organization, operation, and policies of the United States' government.

College Preparatory Physics, Part One: Mechanics

Learn about the created universe and how things work as you dive into a rigorous, algebra-based physics experience! This class is designed to prepare students for college-level study in physics and develop your critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

College Preparatory Physics, Part Two: Beyond Mechanics

Learn about the created universe and how things work as you dive into a rigorous, algebra-based physics experience! This class is designed to prepare students for college-level study in physics and develop your critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

College Preparatory Psychology

Are you interested in psychology? Considering it as a college major or minor? This course will give an overview of topics that would be covered in an introductory psychology course in college from a Catholic perspective.

Comedy Writing: Comedy and Humor in Literature and Life, Part One (HS X-17)

Learn the styles of comedy in all of its forms -- literature, sketches, standup, and more -- practicing and honing your writing skills with comedy and humor to become a better writer.

Comedy Writing: Comedy and Humor in Literature and Life, Part Two (HS X-18)

Using the styles of comedy in literature and spoken form, practice and hone your comedy writing skills with hands-on writing projects -- to become a better writer.

Common Sense 101 with G.K. Chesterton

Learn all about Chesterton as an author, his wisdom, and his ability to point out error and bring common sense to the forefront of our lives. Join Dr. Chalberg as he comes to class dressed as Chesterton and teaches Common Sense from Chesterton’s perspective!

Computer Programming 101

This is an entry level course for students with little to no programming experience. It is also for those who are familiar with programming with an interest in learning Python. Computer programming develops creativity, reasoning, and problem solving. It provides an opportunity for the programmer to create a completely new piece of software that can be used and shared with others.

Contemporary U.S. History (1988-2016)

This final course in Mr. Campbell's U.S. History series follows the fortunes of the United States from its position of unrivaled global supremacy at the end of the Cold War, through the boom of the 90's and into the post-9/11 world. This class will help students understand contemporary national and global events in light of the historic and cultural shifts of the past 25 years.

Conversion of Mind and Heart

Conversion is at the center of Christ’s call to each of us. It is a lifelong process that begins when we turn toward our Lord and away from sin, but it is an ongoing process, one that is renewed each day, and that requires a lifetime of humility and struggle. And yet we hear very little about conversion in the modern Church, about repenting and seeking the grace of sanctification, of being made holy, of approaching perfection or “maturity in Christ.” What is the essence of conversion and how can we live it out?

Corruption and Communism: Modern China

The achievements and developments of China stand as a major reason why historians separate the history of Eastern and Western Civilization. China developed in ways not easily understood by the West, with a trajectory of both progress and regression, power and weakness which both invited the West's interest while simultaneously rejecting their influence. This course seeks to explain why China has developed into the nation it is today, beginning with the 17th century and the late Ming Empire, up to the dictatorship of Mau Tse-Tung. In between we examine fascinating and significant events such as the Opium Wars, the Boxer Rebellion, and the Chinese Civil War of the 20th Century.

Critical Thinking, Catholicism, and History

Modern sources of news and entertainment are cleverly designed to compel, persuade, sensationalize, and attract attention. The purpose of this class is twofold: to both teach students how to think critically about the information they encounter, as well as how to construct well-written arguments with appropriate, supporting source material. Few people in our society realize that the true benefit of studying history goes beyond the simple lessons of the past. Rather, by giving critical analysis to the interpretations of the past, students can themselves learn to identify and scrutinize sources of information and form their own opinions with greater wisdom.

Cultural Literacy for Catholics

What are some of the basic things all educated Catholics should know? Sadly, most Catholics don’t know them! From the point of view of Literature and its impact on culture, these basic “everybody should know this” stuff would include the issues we will examine in each class meeting.

Kevin O’Brien, professional actor and host of EWTN’s TV series The Theater of the Word appears as Dante - in person via Zoom! Dante discusses his Vita Nuova, his love for Beatrice and several cantos in The Divine Comedy.

Dante’s Paradiso (Heaven) by Dante (Divine Comedy Series)

Dante teaches us what it means to be a Catholic in every element of our thought and culture. His work is not only sublimely beautiful but filled with the most important truths. The Comedy provides a vision of eternity in order to teach man how to live in time, in his brief excursus before forever.

Data Science, Part One

This valuable course is the first in a two-semester exploration of many topics associated with data science. In many industries – agriculture, medical fields, cyber-security, manufacturing, and more – and from within the small-scale family business to big-data corporations like Google, the availability of data is almost everywhere.

Data Science, Part Two

This valuable course is the first in a two-semester exploration of many topics associated with data science. In many industries – agriculture, medical fields, cyber-security, manufacturing, and more – and from within the small-scale family business to big-data corporations like Google, the availability of data is almost everywhere.

Death Comes for the Archbishop (American Classics Series)

Willa Cather’s Death Comes for the Archbishop is one of the few American novels radically to appreciate and celebrate the Catholic culture of the American Southwest that long pre-dated the settling of Plymouth Massachusetts.

Debate and Argumentation

Learn the art of argumentation and hone your presentation skills as you get involved in the democratic debate process. Participate in a number of exercises, including a Mock Presidential Debate and Mini Debates -- and learn how to defend issues that affect our faith and culture.

Decision Making for Catholic Teens

Choices, choices, choices! How do we make good decisions as a Catholic in today’s world? In this class, we will explore Father Michael Scanlan's guide "What Does God Want?" as well as the wisdom of the Saints throughout the ages and learn practical skills that can help discern God's will in both large and small decisions.

Digestive and Urinary Systems (Human Biology in the Catholic Tradition)

Another course in the Human Biology in the Catholic Tradition series, this one focusing on the structure, function, and diseases of the digestive and urinary systems.

Discovering The WOW Factor in Math (Math Appreciation)

Forget the drill, drill, drill and find the beauty and wonderment in mathematics. Put math fears aside, see math in a whole new light, and make math easier for the upcoming fall.

Dispelling Historical Distortions Part Two: The Galileo Affair, Anti-Semitism in the Church, “Hitler’s Pope”

For centuries, successful attempts have been made to paint the Catholic Church in the worst possible light. These distortions in history is known as "no-popery history." These myths have been repeated so often that they are often defended today as undeniable truths.

Dispelling Historical Distortions, Part One: The Crusades, the Inquisition, Slavery

Learn key historical myths that have been repeated so often they are often defended today as undeniable truths. Become a defender of the Faith in knowledge about the Crusades, the Inquisition, slavery, and more in this history course with powerful truth.

DNA & Basic Genetics

What makes you, YOU?! Sign up for this course to explore the structure and function of DNA and how it makes the proteins that build your body!

DNA & Mutations

Learn the types of genetic mutations and the details on how they occur. Then, explore how acquired and inherited mutations lead to different diseases.

Document and Photo Editing

Learn to use the most popular Open Source Photo Editing and Microsoft tools in the context of creating successful reports, analysis, and presentations for school. The skills mastered in the course will help students to successfully produce materials for their other courses both in middle school, high school, and on into college.

Dracula by Bram Stoker (1897)

Often vacillating wildly between the terrible and the comic, Bram Stoker's 1897 novel of blood and passion stands as one of the greatest and most baffling masterpieces of Gothic fiction. The work brings together a host of disparate but compelling themes: tensions between antiquity and modernity, the powers and limitations of technology, the critical importance of feminine virtue, the difference between superstition and religion, the nature of evil, and the complex relationship between ancient faith and scientific enlightenment.

Drama and the Human Spirit for High School with Kevin O’Brien

This is the High School version of our popular class for Middle School Students. From its beginning in ancient Greece and from its inception in England in the context of the liturgy, drama has always been about man's relation to God (or "the gods"). This survey course will examine some of the great works of drama and comedy, focusing on how dramatic art grapples with the question of the meaning of life and the revelation of God in the human heart.

Drawing with Art Theory

Students will learn how to use the art techniques applied by the old masters, as well as more advanced techniques for a finished drawing. This is a practically focused course to help students learn the great composition skills of the western tradition and apply it to their sketch work. For example, they will learn how to use the Golden Ratio to compose a sketch to match the natural flow of the human eye.

Early American History (1492 to 1763); Discovery to the Dawn of Revolution

Give your high school student this dynamic American history course to learn about the formative years of our nation. Join Mr. Campbell on a journey from Pre-Columbian times to the French and Indian War.

Early and Late Comedies: A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Tempest (Catholic Shakespeare Series)

This semester’s plays will examine how Shakespeare used the “spirit world” in drama to stand in for the great actions of God himself. This was necessary to avoid English law against overtly religious drama, but it also created delightful characters.

Early Greek Philosophy

Sign up for this course and learn how early Greek philosophy continues to influence modern thought in our society, politics, and religion. You will discover why Greek philosophy is key to in role of reason and inquiry. You will also uncover why the study of philosophy is important for all students to master.

Early Modern Europe: 1648-1789

As Europe recovers from the age of the religious wars, advances in science and the opening up of the New World will lead to new challenges that will first strain and then finally break the old order of Christendom.

Early Sacred Music

A study of the development of our sacred music traditions by studying history and culture from Old Testament Times until 1400. Issues covered in the course include music, art, architecture, development of notation and instruments, and commentary on historical, theological, and philosophical topics.

Earth Science--the science of the Earth, our very own planet. We will explore the spheres of the Earth, from the atmosphere to the lithosphere, using tools and data gathered from near and far, high and low, east, west, north, and south. Readings from the textbook and lectures will be supplemented by up-to-date information from ongoing research. Students should keep collections and are welcome to submit photos. 6 hands-on labs are integrated into the course.

Economics as if People Matter (Micro and Macro)

This class is geared toward providing young people with a holistic approach toward economic principles based on six objectives: (1) introducing students to basic economic principles such as supply and demand, competition, etc.; (2) studying and the life and thought of eminent economists; (3) introducing principles of personal financial management (budgeting, frugality, etc.); (4) looking at economic problems through a Catholic perspective; (5) critically examining current economic problems

This course provides the student with an overview of Human Embryology, including features and major events of the development of organs and systems. Students will also learn about the molecular events that guide the development of the embryo.

Engineering and Design Labs

This series of labs is designed to explore physical science. It is designed like an engineering project to help students problem solve and create solutions based on knowledge and creative problem solving. Each lab will have a specific problem to be solved (example: build a toothpick bridge) with a design phase with questions to be answered, drawings to be done, and a testing phase to see how well the solution works. Then, students will create a presentation of their creation and send me (or show their parent) a recording via youtube or a personal recording.

Entrepreneurship, Part One

What is entrepreneurship? How does it work? Is it for me? Through this Entrepreneurship Part One course, students gain an understanding of entrepreneurship’s possibilities, business vocabulary and concepts, and how-it-works truths, as they’re introduced to the joys and challenges encompassed in that one word… entrepreneurship.

Entrepreneurship, Part Two

What makes entrepreneurship successful? In this course, look deeper into the inner-workings of entrepreneurial business -- and learn about Financials, Management, Customer Service, Business Planning, and more.

Environmental Science: Catholic Perspectives on Stewardship of Creation

The course will be a combination of several scientific topics including ecology, geology, physical geography (oceanic and atmospheric processes), and hydrology. It will keep to scientific theory and the laws of nature. The course will culminate with an investigation and discussion of the current environmental issues. The classes will be a lecture and seminar style. Seminar means that students need to read the assigned reading(s) prior to each class and be ready to discuss the readings during the interactive online portion of the class.

Eschatology: The Theology of the End Times

Zombie apocalypse? Left Behind? What's the truth? Learn the theology of the “Four Last Things” – death, judgment, hell, and heaven -- and get a strong theological basis for why "eschatology" is important for us to know about now.

Essay Test Mastery for College-Bound Students (COLL-1)

Headed to college? Take this must-have course to master the skills of essay writing for tests in a timed setting -- and be completely prepared for college-level essay tests.

Evangelium Vitae: The Bioethics Encyclicals of JPII

What is an Encyclical? And why does bioethics matter to me? Once a week over four weeks, join Dr. Correira and learn what Pope Saint John Paul II wrote about bioethics and “The Gospel of Life” in a dynamic study of moral theology and medicine.

FICTION WRITING 1: Plot & Structure (HS 11-1)

This course teaches the key components of writing a gripping plot for fiction books of any genre. Designed for writing fiction for middle grade, young adult, and adult plots, the course covers great openings (the opening line, hook, drop into action, and inciting incident); development (doors of no return, peaks, and the rising plot line); creating tension and intrigue; and the climax and finish.

FICTION WRITING 2: Description & Setting (HS 11-2)

This course teaches key components of using excellent description and crafting a strong and memorable setting for your fiction book. The course covers when a good writer uses description and setting (timing and amount of use); types of description (sensory, metaphor and simile, figures of speech, and literary techniques); principles and techniques of memorable settings; and how to integrate description and setting into plot, structure, and character development.

FICTION WRITING 3: Characters and Dialogue (HS 11-3)

This course teaches the key components of creating dynamic characters and dialogue for fiction books of any genre. Designed for writing fiction for middle grade, young adult, and adult plots, the course covers how to develop characters, the character arc, how do develop dialogue, and how to weave dialogue into character development and action.

Fiction Writing 4: Theme, Style, and Point of View (HS 11-4)

This course teaches the key components of creating dynamic theme, style, and point of view for fiction books of any genre. Designed for writing fiction for middle grade, young adult, and adult plots, the course covers types of theme, how to develop theme(s) in your story, developing your style of writing, and all of the major fiction writing points of view. The course will also center on how to implement the Christian worldview into your theme.

FICTION WRITING 5: Conflict & Creating the Breakout Novel (HS 11-5)

This course teaches the key components of creating conflict that gives us the breakout novel. The course will also center on how to implement the Christian worldview into your conflict.

Fiction Writing 6: Authoring a Book, Part 1: How it Works, What it Takes, and How to Succeed (HS 11-6)

This course teaches what it takes to be an author, from personal practices to how to approach the publishing world and contact professionals in the industry. The course will also discuss what it’s like to be a Catholic author today.

FICTION WRITING 7: Writing the Short Story (HS 11-7)

Have you ever wanted to write (and publish) a short story? This course will cover just that -- how to write a dynamic, publishable short story -- including fleshing out ideas for your short stories, similarities, and differences between short stories and full-length book writing, and marketing your short stories to publications.

Fiction Writing 8: Authoring a Book, Part 2: Perfecting your Query Letter and Synopsis Workshop (HS 11-8)

During this course, each student will receive feedback on their own query letter and synopsis – two components necessary for submitting your work to an agent and/or publisher. The class will have both instructor feedback and workshopping together, and students should leave the course with documents that have been edited and polished.

Fiction Writing Bootcamp: Creatures, Monsters, and Aliens — Oh My!

Learn how to write creatures, monsters, and aliens with this four-lesson course. You’ll come away with a new knowledge of storytelling, the elements of fiction, how to increase your creativity, and great writing skills—and it’s a lot of fun!

FICTION WRITING: The Hero’s Journey & Mythic Structure for Writers, Part One (HS X-9)

This is an advanced fiction writing course that delves into the use of archetypes in what is called "The Hero's Journey," the mythic structure that many claims all stories follow. This course will cover the different kinds of typological characters who appear in stories, applying that knowledge to the crafting of your own fiction book and to upper-level literature.

Financial Algebra: Personal Finance with Algebra, Part One

“How will I use algebra in real life?” This course is the answer! While you earn a second-year high school algebra credit, learn to apply mathematical ideas to everyday life topics such as credit, banking, insurance, the stock market, independent living, running a business, and more.

Financial Algebra: Personal Finance with Algebra, Part Two

“How will I use algebra in real life?” This course is the answer! While you earn a second-year high school algebra credit, learn to apply mathematical ideas to everyday life topics such as credit, banking, insurance, the stock market, independent living, running a business, and more.

Foerster Algebra 1, Part One

Students will be required to watch a recorded 30-minute lecture each week and attend class for discussions and problem-solving. Students will use all of their basic math skills to solve problems, graph equations, and think using the skills we develop.

Foerster Algebra 1, Part Two

Students will be required to watch a recorded 30-minute lecture each week and attend class for discussions and problem-solving. Algebra 1 explores all avenues of linear equations, some non-linear equations and problem-solving. Students will use all of their basic math skills to solve problems, graph equations, and think using the skills we develop. The instructor is available for Skype conferencing once a week if needed.

Foerster Algebra 2, Part One

Foerster Algebra 2 will pick up where we left of in Foerster Algebra 1 with solving complex algebraic equations, complex fractions and exploring rational as well as irrational numbers. This is a great next step after Algebra 1, and will lead into geometry smoothly.

Foerster Algebra 2, Part Two

Foerster Algebra 2 will pick up where we left of in Foerster Algebra 1 with solving complex algebraic equations, complex fractions and exploring rational as well as irrational numbers. This is a great next step after Algebra 1, and will lead into geometry smoothly.

Fracturing of the Middle East: From the Ottoman Empire to ISIS

Beginning with the closing days of the Ottoman Empire, students will learn how imperialism, nationalism, and other movements shaped the formation of the contemporary Middle East, with the goal of giving students a greater understanding of the current situation in this volatile part of the world.

Frankenstein: The Misunderstood Monster

The teen years may be a perfect time to read Shelley’s classic horror story of her misunderstood monster. Join Professor Pearce and go deep into the text as well as the life of the author. Frankenstein is a book that may just stick with you long after you close it. Parents, this is one you’ll enjoy reading alongside your teen!

French 1 (Beginning French), Part One

Discover the beauty of French, a rich and melodious language that is also an analytical language that encourages critical thinking in the student.

French 1 (Beginning French), Part Two

Continue your study of French, a beautiful, rich, and melodious language that is also an analytical language and encourages critical thinking in the student.

French 2 (Intermediate French), Part One

Become strong and confident in French with this second-year course. Since so many English words are derived from French, students will also experience improved overall vocabulary.

French 2 (Intermediate French), Part Two

Continue growing strong and confident in French with Part Two. Since so many English words are derived from French, students will also experience improved overall vocabulary.

French 3 (Advanced French), Part One

Master French, the international language of cooking, fashion, theatre, dance, and literature. A strong command of French gives you access to great works of fiction and poetry in the original French Language.

French 3 (Advanced French), Part Two

Continue your study in French and open up opportunities in travel, literary studies, business, learning other Romance languages, and more.

From Boys to Men: Discovering Life Lessons and Virtues from the Lord of the Rings

Where can I look for answers to the riddle and mystery of my masculinity, my life and the deepest questions of my identity and vocation as a man? The Lord of the Rings! Come join the Fellowship and embark on the quest. Become who you were born to be!

Fundamentals of 3D Computer Development

This course will focus on 2 widely-popular and free 3D development applications—Blender and Unity3D. Blender supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline—modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing and motion tracking, even video editing and game creation.

G. K. Chesterton’s St. Thomas Aquinas

A close reading of Chesterton’s masterpiece on “The Dumb Ox,” (who is also known as “The Angelic Doctor”) offering a concise summation of the Summa and a compact tome on Thomism, taught by one of the world’s leading experts on Chesterton.

G. K. Chesterton’s Ballad of the White Horse

Explore the historical, mythical, and contemporary meaning of the last, great English epic poem. Join Mr. Pyne as he unpacks this legend of King Alfred against the warring Vikings in this eight-week course. Release your inner warrior!

G.K. Chesterton and The Man Who Was Thursday

In this startlingly original book, even as Chesterton defends the need for a conservative and humane order, he is the poet of a God wildly beyond our most soaring imaginations. Sign up today and learn why Chesterton is considered one of the greatest writers of the 20th century.

G.K. Chesterton: The Complete Thinker

G. K. Chesterton himself will be on hand to take students through a book written about him. Yes, the class will be conducted by Mr. Chesterton. The author of the book, The Complete Thinker, is Dale Ahlquist, who is the country’s leading authority on Chesterton. The individual behind Mr. Chesterton is John “Chuck” Chalberg, who has performed as Chesterton around the country and abroad for many years.

Genesis Deep-Dive

In this course you will carefully study the book of Genesis. Yes, we know all these stories well from our childhood. Yet, there is so much that we often overlook. As we read through these sacred texts together, we will find great insights in Genesis and will grow in respect for Scripture.

Geometry & Algebra 2 Readiness Boot Camp

This course is designed to provide a rigorous review of Algebra 1 concepts that are needed in order to be successful in Geometry and Algebra 2. A solid conceptual understanding of Algebra 1 is essential for success in all subsequent math courses since most classes even throughout college using Algebra as a base.

Geometry with McDougal Littell, Part One

Register for Geometry with Mrs. Nardozzi to dive deep into the incredible world of two- and three-dimensional shapes as created by our majestic God. We will learn how to think critically about math situations, which will help us build a way of logically coming to truthful conclusions. This is a skill desperately needed in our world!

Geometry: Seeing, Doing, Understanding (Jacob’s Geometry), Part One

This course dives deep into logical reasoning and critical thinking through proofs and constructions. Students will develop deductive reasoning strategies to understand lines, angles, polygons, and their transformations, as well as cognitive skills necessary for logical thinking as young adults.

Geometry: Seeing, Doing, Understanding (Jacob’s) Part Two

Learn the foundational skills of Geometry -- including two- and three-dimensional shapes, lines, rays, and figures in a plane -- and use deductive and analytical reasoning, logic, and problem solving with clear illustrations of all equations.

FEATURED Recorded HS

Geometry: Seeing, Doing, Understanding (Jacob’s), Part One

Learn the foundational skills of Geometry — including two- and three-dimensional shapes, lines, rays, and figures in a plane — and use deductive and analytical reasoning, logic, and problem solving with clear illustrations of all equations. Part 1 of 2.

George Orwell Presents: 1984

Learn one of the most famous dystopian stories that’s often required high school reading. What’s behind the book? Who was Orwell? Join Dr. Chalberg as he comes to class dressed as the author himself and teaches as Orwell!

German I, Part One

This 15-week course will introduce students to German vocabulary, grammar, and culture with twice-weekly meetings. The program will focus on building a solid German vocabulary and developing comprehension of the written and spoken German language. Each class will feature pronunciation practice, conversation, new grammar concepts and cultural trivia. Students will complete regular homework, quizzes and chapter tests, dictations and a short presentation at the end of the semester. To demonstrate that it is a living language, everything from nursery rhymes, songs, and proverbs to commercials and cartoons will be incorporated as learning aids.

German I, Part Two (German is Fun)

This 18-week course will introduce students to German vocabulary, grammar and culture with bi-weekly meetings. The program will focus on building a solid German vocabulary and developing comprehension of the written and spoken German language.

German II (Second Year German), Part One

This fifteen-week course will continue the progress of students who have already had a year of German by adding to their knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and culture.

German II (Second Year German), Part Two

This semester will enhance the students’ grasp of German with a focus on reading and conversation.

Getting to Know Your TI-84+

Did you know -- a graphing calculator is an investment that a student can use year after year in high school -- and throughout college? Start your upper-level math classes with ease when you take this course and learn how to use your TI-84+!

Gothic Book Club

Love the tradition of ghosts, ghouls, vampires and werewolves? Supplement your reading of the classics with contemporary samples of the Gothic genre.

Great Questions in Philosophy

In this upper-level course, learn the historically-prominent philosophical problems from different angles to bring understanding. At the end of the semester you will be equipped to address many of the great questions in philosophy today.

Gregorian Chant Camp

Enter the beautiful world of chant, where prayer and music merge into one glorious art form. Find out why Gregorian chant is so important, learn the basics of reading and singing it, and record your own performance of a traditional Latin prayer. Bring this sacred tradition from the monasteries and convents of the Middle Ages into your home and help carry on the music of the Church!

Hamlet by William Shakespeare

Sign up today and learn why Hamlet is one of Shakespeare's finest plays. "To be or not to be" is the question, but the answer to this most complex of plays is beguilingly elusive. Join Professor Pearce and fellow students to go deep into Hamlet and find all of the answers.

Henle Latin: First Year, Part 1

Throughout this twelve-week course, students will focus on learning Latin grammar and vocabulary. They will explore both Classical and Ecclesiastical pronunciations. Breakout rooms, Quizlet, and other materials supplemented by the instructor will be utilized to encourage good study habits. The textbook, First Year Henle Latin will be our overarching guide for the course.

Henle Latin: First Year, Part 2

Throughout this twelve-week course, students will focus on learning Latin grammar and vocabulary. They will explore both Classical and Ecclesiastical pronunciations. Breakout rooms, Quizlet, and other materials supplemented by the instructor will be utilized to encourage good study habits. The textbook, First Year Henle Latin will be our overarching guide for the course.

Henle Latin: Second Year, Part 1

This course is equivalent to a second-year intermediate-level Latin course. Throughout this twelve-week course, students will focus on learning Latin grammar and vocabulary. They will explore both Classical and Ecclesiastical pronunciations.

Henle Latin: Second Year, Part 2

Continue to improve your vocabulary, SAT/ACT scores, and English grammar with this dynamic Latin course -- and learn the language of the Church while earning language credit. Part 4 of 4.

Henle Latin: Third Year, Part 1

This course is the next step for students who have taken Intermediate Latin and are ready to implement their knowledge through translation. Henle Latin (Advanced) will focus on implementing both grammar and vocabulary along with mastery of translation. Students will learn about advanced grammatical concepts and gain more practice with translation. The goal of this course is to help students gradually transition from being students of grammar to becoming students of translation.

Henle Latin: Third Year, Part 2

This course is the next step for students who have taken Intermediate Latin and are ready to implement their knowledge through translation. Click for more information.

Join us for Henry V, which is widely enjoyed as Shakespeare’s portrait of a noble, high-spirited and virtuous king. This may be Shakespeare’s presentation of an ideal king for an England that is weary of an aging and childless spinster monarch.

High School Essential Writing 1: Punctuation & Grammar (HS 9-1)

Get rid of punctuation and grammar struggles and learn the must-have writing skills for mastering commas, tense, colons, semicolons, dashes, ellipses, and more – and overcome punctuation and grammar mistakes for good. Take this course with the 9-2 course with this course and gain a full semester’s credit for writing!

High School Essential Writing 2: Excellent Paragraphs and Essays (HS 9-3)

Master the details of writing that you need to succeed — and perfect the essential tools necessary for excellent high school writing, including clear sentence and paragraph construction, summary and paraphrase, answering essay questions, linear & process writing, advanced paragraph structure, and more. Take the 9-4 course with this course to gain a full semester’s credit of writing!

High School Health, Part I: Personal Fitness

High School Personal Fitness is a 7-week course covering all health-related aspects of physical fitness. Health-related components include flexibility, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and body composition.

High School Health, Part II: Personal Nutrition

High School Personal Nutrition is a 7-week course covering all health-related aspects of nutrition. Students will be introduced to macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) as well as micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).

High School Simplified Writing 1: Strong Foundational Writing Skills (HS 9-2)

Make your writing strong and clear — and master the most critical foundations needed for excellent high school writing, including writing for an audience and purpose, perfecting word choice, strong sentences & paragraphs, linear writing, rhetoric, transitions, and more.

High School Simplified Writing 2: Beyond the Five-Paragraph Essay (HS 9-4)

Get the writing edge and go beyond the five-paragraph essay to mastering the secrets of advanced essay writing, including different essay types, advanced brainstorming techniques, using parallelism, cohesive writing, bookending, and more. Take the 9-3 course with this course to gain a full semester’s credit of writing.

High School Spelling Boot Camp (Grades 9-12)

If you finally want to make spelling easier, this course is for you! Learn new ways to make spelling simple, make remembering spellings uncomplicated, discover games that make spelling downright fun -- and learn a whole new way of thinking about spelling that turns spelling into something you don’t have to worry about!

High School Theistic Apologetics: Are Science and Religion Enemies? (Defending Your Faith Series)

Over the last century, a myth has developed that the Science and the Catholic Church are enemies or that scientific knowledge is superior to all other forms of knowledge. This class explores the roots of science, the problem of scientism, and shows how the Church gave birth to modern science.

High School Theology 101 (The Didache: Introduction to Catholicism), Part One

This course will introduce students to the fundamental elements of the Catholic faith including God, the Trinity, Sin, and the Church. It will also include apologetic elements that equip students to defend these Catholic doctrines.

High School Theology 101 (The Didache: Introduction to Catholicism), Part Two

This course will introduce students to the fundamental elements of the Catholic faith including God, the Trinity, Sin, and the Church. It will also include apologetic elements that equip students to defend these Catholic doctrines.

High School Theology 401 (The Didache: Our Moral Life in Christ), Part One

This course will introduce students to the fundamental elements of Catholic morality including moral foundations, conscience, morality and law, sin, and an introduction to some of the Ten Commandments. It will also include apologetic elements that equip students to defend Catholic doctrines.

High School Theology 401 (The Didache: Our Moral Life in Christ), Part Two

This online Catholic course will introduce students to the fundamental elements of Catholic morality including moral foundations, conscience, morality and law, sin, and an introduction to some of the Ten Commandments.

HIGH SCHOOL WRITING ESSENTIALS 5: Punctuation and Grammar II (HS X-5)

This course continues your student’s understanding of punctuation and grammar with instruction and exercises taking your student to college-level understanding. Students will move beyond common understanding to mastering the skills. If you want your teen to never struggle with punctuation and grammar and be able to be skillful in upper-level, college-prep punctuation and grammar, this is the course for you

Hilaire Belloc’s Servile State

Join Mr. Campbell as he guides students through Hilaire Belloc's classic 1912 essay, The Servile State. Written to address the appalling poverty of Industrial England in the early 20th century, Belloc's book weaves a poignant argument that the excesses of Capitalism (as well as the attempts to remedy them through collectivist Socialism) will lead ultimately to the reintroduction of legalized slavery, The Servile State.

History & Culture of Imperial Russia

From its Christianization in 988 through the early Bolshevik years, we will journey in this course through the colorful history of Imperial Russia and discover the intrigue of its tsars, the strengths of its religion and history, and the astonishing beauty of its culture (via music, art, dance, theater, and architecture).

History Boot Camp: The Great Depression

This course will help students understand one of the most pivotal events in American history, the Great Depression.

History of Australia

In this careful study of Australia’s vibrant history, your student will begin with early indigenous prehistory and move through European discovery, colonialism, civil rights, the role of the Catholic Church, and more.

History of Baseball

This course will deal with the history of baseball in the United States from its origins in the early 19th century to the professional game of the late 20th century. We will examine the history of the game primarily through biography. Among those to be discussed are Albert Spaulding, Ty Cobb, Charles Comiskey, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Branch Rickey, Jackie Robinson, Mickey Mantle. Sandy Koufax, and Pete Rose.

History of Byzantium

Sign up for this course to go deep into Byzantine history, one of the important eras to study. Students will learn how the Byzantine Empire shaped the world we live in today and its impact on Western culture.

History of Catholic England

Professor Pearce will lead the class through the history of Catholic England, from the 1st to the 21st centuries, using his book as the course text. Writing “Faith of Our Fathers” was a real labour of patriotic love for Prof. Pearce. He charts the history of “true” England, which is to say the England which has been true to the Faith.

History of Japan

To understand contemporary Japan, we need to first go back in time. Register for this world history course to learn the historical development of Japan, including its interactions with other nations, its culture, politics, religious implications, and more.

History of Medieval Science, Part One

Learn about the influencers who lived in Medieval times and their scientific accomplishments, discovering the medieval scientists, how their thoughts were influenced, and how their work influenced the world through astronomy, medicine, anatomy and surgery, psychology, and more.

History of Medieval Science, Part Two

Learn about the influencers who lived in Medieval times and their scientific accomplishments, discovering the medieval scientists, how their thoughts were influenced, and how their work influenced the world through geometry, architecture, biology, alchemy, inventions, and more.

History of Renaissance Science, Part One

Learn about the influencers who lived during the Renaissance and their scientific accomplishments. Discover the Renaissance scientists and how their work influenced the world through medicine, music, weaponry, architecture, and more. (If you have younger students, this course fits with the Homeschool Connections Grade School Unit Study Program for grades 3-6 so that your whole family can learn the same era together.)

History of Renaissance Science, Part Two

Learn about the influencers who lived during the Renaissance and their scientific accomplishments, how their thoughts were influenced, and how their work changed the world through innovation, architecture, biology, alchemy, and more. (If you have younger students, this course fits with the Homeschool Connections Grade School Unit Study Program for grades 3-6 so that your whole family can learn the same era together.)

History of the Church in 100 Objects

Join the adventure through Church History as told by sometimes-ordinary (yet always-amazing) objects — like St. Therese’s curls, the cradle of St. Junipero, the Holy Grail, and more.

History Through Conspiracy Theories

This course takes a fun and interesting journey through history by looking into something that virtually everyone is interested in: conspiracy theories. Whether it be secret societies, the Kennedy assassination, or the theories revolving around extraterrestrial life, this course has something to intrigue even the most skeptical of students.

History: The Glory of Ancient Greece

This course will immerse students in the life and thought of the ancient Greeks, the founders of western civilization. The course will trace the history of the Greek peoples from their origins as bronze age warriors through their path to democracy and the ascendancy of the Greek empires under Athens and later Alexander.

History: The Life and Times of the Ancient Romans

This course will trace the origins and development of the Roman people from their birth as an iron age tribe on the banks of the Tiber to their emergence as a world empire.

Homesteading: Why and How

If you’ve ever wondered about the ethics of our current food system, mourned the loss of practical knowledge and skills (the ones your great-grandparents had), desired to live closer to your own land and family, or worried about the dangers of globalism, this course is for you.

Honors Algebra 2 (Holt-Mcdougall) – Part 1

This class was designed with independent, self-paced, recorded learning in mind. As a classroom teacher of 25 years, I struggled watching homeschoolers get a week's worth of content condensed into a one-hour lesson (instead of five daily 1 hour lessons in a traditional classroom!). So I spent a year recording ALL of the daily lessons I gave to my Algebra 2 class in a top 10 ranked high school in my home state of Michigan. Students will be able to watch video lessons providing an overview of the concepts that will be covered each week, download daily note sheets, then view individual videos walking them through the notes in a step-by-step fashion. To ensure mastery of concepts, students will complete homework assignments from the textbook and check them with complete, worked-out solutions. Each week students will have outcome assessments in the form of Moodle-based quizzes and tests. If you want the equivalent of a 5 day per week, classroom experience, this is the course for you!

Honors Algebra 2 (Holt-Mcdougall) – Part 2

This fourteen (14) week course is the second part of a two part series on advanced concepts in Algebra. The goal of Algebra 2 is to build upon the concepts taught in Algebra 1 and Geometry while adding new concepts to the student’s repertoire of mathematics.

Honors Biology with LAB Part One

Join this college-preparatory biology course and fully prepare your student for college biology with topics in the chemistry of life, energy, photosynthesis, genetics, classifications, and more.

Honors Biology with Lab Part Two

Continue your college-preparatory biology course taught within the framework of Church teachings with topics in plants, vertebrates, homeostasis, the nervous system, reproduction and development, evolution, ecosystems, and more.

Hostile Witnesses: What the Enemies of the Church Tell Us About Jesus

This course is based on the teacher's latest work "Hostile Witnesses: How the Historic Enemies of the Church Prove Christianity." This course will not only demonstrate that the truth of Christianity and the Catholic Faith is sound, but it will also enhance their knowledge of Church history.

Hostile Witnesses: What the Enemies of the Church Tell Us About Jesus

This course is based on the teacher's latest work "Hostile Witnesses: How the Historic Enemies of the Church Prove Christianity." This course will not only demonstrate that the truth of Christianity and the Catholic Faith is sound, but it will also enhance their knowledge of Church history.

How to Battle Relativism, Nihilism, and Other Errors

Truth matters. When confronted with claims that morality is relative, individual, or changing, how will you respond?

How to be an Excellent Student Note Taking, Test Taking, and How to Get an A

Excel in all of learning with this 4-session course! Learn the most important, must-have skills for school success, and find out how to get the highest listening skills for understanding; how to take the best notes from a lecture and from a text; how to listen and read “actively” for greater connection and higher comprehension; the best ways to prepare for a test; how to take timed tests effectively; and more!

How to be Miserable

We have all heard tons of ways to make sure we are happy, but they can be hard to put into action. In this fun, engaging course we will focus on how to be miserable, how to make sure we are as sad as possible. As we go through these techniques you will find that you have already mastered some of these. Or, if you prefer, you’ll learn how to avoid having a miserable life!!

How to Fail at Logic

Know how to be utterly illogical and how to point this out to others. Logical fallacies are deviously rich and diverse, and you will master some of them in this course so as to never be deceived by them again.

Come and learn how to pray in a way that’s focused, powerful, and personally inspirational -- as we find out how to pray in eye-opening, enlightening, and uplifting ways.

How to Read a Poem

Poetry is not a secret code! In this six-part self-guided course, we’ll demystify the process of reading poetry, learn some useful terms to help us read, and get an inside view by applying what we learn in informal poetry-writing exercises. You can read and enjoy poetry — maybe you’ll discover your inner poet as well!

How to Read Great Literature

Professor Pearce will outline and explain the basic rules for reading and understanding the deepest level of meaning in the great works of civilization, including Homer, Beowulf, Chaucer, Shakespeare, Hopkins, Eliot, Lewis and Tolkien.

How to Research on the Internet

Now more than ever students need to learn not only how to prepare themselves for college level research but also how to sift truth from falsehood / fake news from real news in their daily lives. Using a fun graphic novel / comic book style textbook, we will learn the benefits and the pitfalls of the information age - and how to navigate our way through it.

Human Love in the Divine Plan: A Theology of the Body (TOB), Part One

Join this Theology of the Body (TOB) course where your student learns from a leading expert on John Paul II’s teaching on humanity, gender, marital love, and more. With an in-depth study of scripture and Church documents. Please read the outline below for an in-depth understanding of the course topics.

Human Love in the Divine Plan: A Theology of the Body (TOB), Part Two

After an explosion of interest and desire to go deeper into the rich thought of St. John Paul II, we’ve opened a deeper mine of insight and application in the gift and sign of human sexuality with internationally acclaimed Theology of the Body educator Bill Donaghy.

I Call You Friends – the Friendship of Tolkien and Lewis

Come and learn how the friendship of JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis impacted their literary works as well as their faith. In exploring the relationship of these two men, you will come to a deeper appreciation of their works and also for literary analysis - and a deeper appreciation of the role of friendship in the Church.

Is it possible to go from hating poetry to loving poetry? Is it possible to be able to tell a good poem from a bad one? How about the poems we write but are too scared to show anybody else? Are they any good? Can we make them better?

Iliad: The Glory and the Will of God

The Iliad could justly be called the Tragedy of Achilles. It focuses on the anger of that matchless warrior and how he destroys what he loves best, by seeking only his own glory.

Inferno (Hell) by Dante (Divine Comedy Series)

Join Dr. Russell and your fellow students to learn why Dante is the greatest author of the greatest book on the greatest subject of any ever written by a man not known by the Church to be directly inspired by God!

Intermediate Conversational Spanish, Part One

Join this high school Intermediate Conversational Spanish course, learning Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation that allows you to speak the language. Learn vocabulary and phrases related to homes, schools, cities, and more!

Intermediate Conversational Spanish, Part Two

Join this high school Intermediate Conversational Spanish course, learning Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation that allows you to speak the language. Learn vocabulary and phrases related to schools, the body, health, and more!

Intermediate Drawing with Art Theory

Continue learning to draw with the strongest, most powerful art techniques that all art masters across time and space use. Take Drawing with Art Theory, then keep mastering your skills with this next-level course.

Intro Pseudo-Christian Apologetics: Jehovah’s Witnesses

The Watchtower teaches many unusual and complex doctrines that constantly change. Join this course to learn the easily-misunderstood teachings of the Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Intro to Middle School Mathematics, Part Two

Middle school is an excellent time to discover, re-discover, or foster a love for the fascinating world of mathematics. Just because something is an essential skill does not mean it has to be boring. Let’s continue building skills and finding the joy of math together!

Intro to Physical Education and Health

Get ready to get moving! Join this class to learn some basic workout techniques and get credit for Physical Ed. Come to class with plenty of water at your side and dressed for exercise.

Introduction to Adobe Creative Cloud (Photo, Video, Drawing, and Animation Tools)

We all know that video editing, photo editing, drawing, and animation tools are critical high school computer science skills -- and with this course, you can get learning with Adobe Creative Cloud.

Introduction to Catholic Apologetics for High School Students

“Are you saved? Do Catholics worship Mary? Is Catholicism biblical?” Prepare your student with answers to these questions and more!

Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching

Introduction to the Church's social teaching on man, economy and the state, studying the benefits and pitfalls of the modern economy through the lens of Catholic Tradition.

Introduction to Catholicism 101, Part One: Fundamentals of the Faith

This course will follow a “flipped-classroom” approach. Each week students will watch Mr. Horn’s 40-minute pre-recorded lecture before attending the live, interactive class on Tuesday. The live 30-minute class will be an engaging Q&A with the students.

Introduction to Catholicism 101, Part Two: Introduction to the New Testament (The Gospels)

Introduction to the New Testament will cover the Gospels and provide critical background information, discussion of major themes, and answers to common questions and objections.

Introduction to Catholicism 102, Part One: Sacraments and Salvation

Join Trent Horn from Catholic Answers and learn about the sacraments and salvific elements of our Catholic faith through an in-depth study of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Introduction to Catholicism 102, Part Two: The Pauline Letters

Join Trent Horn from Catholic Answers and learn about the New Testament through an in-depth study of St. Paul’s letters.

Introduction to Catholicism 103, Part One: The Christian Life

This course covers parts three and four in the Catechism with an emphasis on the Ten Commandments and the principles involved in Christian prayer and evangelism.

Introduction to Catholicism 103, Part Two: Acts of the Apostles & Catholic Letters

Join Trent Horn from Catholic Answers and learn about the New Testament through an in-depth study of letters authored by apostles like Peter, James, Jude and John as well as the Acts of the Apostles.

Introduction to Christian Historiography

This course lays an excellent foundation for future high school and college history studies. It would make an excellent prerequisite for future history courses if parents desire.

Introduction to Computer Science Part Two

Broaden your understanding of computer science for practical use in a variety of college and university majors and professional careers. All middle and high school students are welcome!

Introduction to Computer Science, Part One

Broaden your understanding of computer science for practical use in a variety of college and university majors and professional careers. All middle and high school students are welcome! Part 1 of 2.

Introduction to Formal Logic: Thinking with Excellence

This intensive 14-week course will introduce students to the principles of formal logic as presented in the book Traditional Logic: Introduction to Formal Logic by Memoria Press. The aim of formal logic is to teach students how to think properly, focusing on the consistency and process of argumentation (the content of argumentation will be covered in material logic).

Introduction to Gilbert Keith Chesterton

There is currently an investigation into opening the cause for G. K. Chesterton’s sainthood. He has been credited with the conversion of many of today’s Catholic leaders, including Homeschool Connections’ Joseph Pearce, Kevin O’Brien, and most famously Dale Ahlquist. What is it about Gilbert Keith Chesterton’s writing that leads people to the Catholic Church?

Introduction to Law: Fundamentals of the American Legal System

Gain an understanding of the American legal system and its laws from a practicing lawyer, as we are introduced to the US legal structure, the Constitution and legal rights, criminal law, torts and contracts, property and individual rights, and more.

Introduction to Metrical Forms: Poetry

Dig deeper into the craft of poetry reading and writing with this focused six-week course introducing poetic meters, otherwise known as patterns of rhythm in poetry. Learn to hear and recognize various meters through practice in writing metrical lines. Acquire more language for talking and writing about the poems you read. Become a more sophisticated reader of poetry, as you explore further how a poem’s sound may enhance its meaning and your experience of it.

Introduction to Physical Education and Health

Ready to get moving? Join this course to learn some basic workout techniques and get credit for Physical Education. Come to class with plenty of water at your side and dressed for exercise.

Introduction to Political Philosophy & Systems

In this upper-level government course you will be challenged and go deep into the roots of different political philosophies – taught in the context of Catholic teaching. Additionally, you will use your critical thinking and essay-writing skills.

Introduction to Power Point: Computer Skills for Teens

Phillip Campbell introduces students to the popular MS PowerPoint program and teaches students how to utilize this excellent resource to make engaging presentations. We’ll also learn about copyright infringement and how to find free photos.

Introduction to Probability and Statistics

We will explore all areas of probability and statistics starting with what is data, discrete v. continuous, analog and digital data. We will then move on to data displays, surveying, measures of central value, measures of spread (including standard deviation, quartiles, and interquartile rage), comparing univariate and bivariate data, correlation, probability, combinations and permutations and random variables. This course is designed as an introduction to data analysis to ready a student for college level statistics.

Introduction to Psychology

Are you interested in the historical background of psychology? Join in with our twice-a-week discussion of psychology’s philosophical roots in the context of Catholicism -- it’s a great course for anyone following a classical curriculum.

Introduction to the “New Atheism” (Theistic Apologetics)

The advent of the "New Atheism" has unleashed a new virulent form of atheism in Western society. Students will learn what are the methods of propagation "new atheists" use and why they arguments ultimately fail.

Introduction to the Development of Doctrine & the Catechism of the Catholic Church

This course will specifically address the Church’s teaching on the Development of Church doctrine as revealed in Sacred Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The student will have the opportunity to study Sacred Scripture in relation to the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church and how the Catechism of the Catholic Church reveals and articulates doctrine.

Introduction to the Theistic Apologetics

“How can we defend our faith? What are the proofs for the existence of God?” Take the next step into apologetics with formal logic, and become strong in the defense of your faith!

Introduction to Trigonometry

This course will polish students' Algebra 2 skills and prepare them for Pre-calculus / Advanced Mathematics. We will study the trigonometric functions and their inverses, polar and rectangular coordinates, the calculations of a triangle, vectors and more. Students are expected to do homework sets which are provided free by the instructor. There is no text book necessary, reference tables and notes will be provided. Students will have a working knowledge of trigonometric functions and their properties at the conclusion of the course.

Is the New Testament Reliable? Exploring It’s Authenticity, Integrity, and Veracity (Christian Apologetics)

This is an exploration in the realm of Christian apologetics, specifically establishing the authenticity, integrity, and veracity of the Gospels. Students will learn the basics of why our information about Jesus is sound and how to answer basic objections.

J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit

Professor Pearce unlocks, in two six-week courses, the Catholic meaning of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings (see the Lord of the Rings class with Professor Pearce for a follow-up course).

J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit: Bilbo’s Journey

Sign up to join renowned Tolkien scholar Joseph Pearce in studying this riveting tale of Smaug the dragon and Bilbo the hero. The Hobbit is the Christian journey of self-sacrifice out of love for others, and abandonment to providence and grace. A classic for ALL ages (including parents!).

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (1847) (Victorian Classics)

One of the most famous novels of the mid-Victorian period, Jane Eyre exemplifies the Bildungsroman (“coming-of-age”) genre, and, in fact, radically defined that genre in the English literary tradition. Our studies will also address the novel’s biographical and historical context, providing insight into the mid-Victorian Period. In this course, we will come to know Jane Eyre and the remarkable novel that bears her name, studying both over six classes.

Jesus Christ: Icon of God (Christology)

Dive into Christology, the study of the person and work of Jesus Christ! A biblical understanding of Jesus Christ is crucial and this course will take you through a deep study of the Second Person of the Trinity.

Shakespeare's Julius Caesar focuses on how even noble men like Brutus become corrupted by the lust for power and harm their country under the pretense of doing good for it. At the same time, the play subtly presents the will of Christ as the ultimate force which drives history, using flawed men like Caesar as its instruments for good.

Jurgensen, Brown, Jurgensen Geometry, Part One

Gain the foundational skills of Geometry -- including two and three-dimensional shapes, lines, rays, and figures in a plane; use deductive and analytical reasoning, logic, and problem-solving skills that connect Algebra and Geometry.

Jurgensen, Brown, Jurgensen Geometry, Part Two

Students will study two and three dimensional shapes as well as lines, rays, and similar figures in a plane. Deductive reasoning will be used throughout the text to immerse students in proofs and the varying postulants and theorems that are used. Basic as well as more advanced constructions will be used along with algebra to connect algebra with the geometry that they are learning.

King Lear by William Shakespeare

Professor Pearce, author of three books on Shakespeare and editor of the Ignatius Critical Edition of King Lear, will reveal the deep Christian meaning of one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays.

LAB for Biology, Part One

Join this optional accompanying lab for High School Biology with Dr. Hamilton, with video meetings on osmosis, fermentation, mitosis, genetics, and more.

LAB for Biology, Part Two

There will be 6 labs that are explicitly aligned with the Biology Part One classes. Biology Part One Labs are to be performed with minimum equipment and will consist of common household supplies.

Leadership and Interpersonal Communication

What is leadership and interpersonal communication, and how does it apply to me?” Leadership and interpersonal communication has been said to hold some of the most important skills for success in school, work, and life! Learn about emotional intelligence, how to manage conflict well, how to listen actively for the best understanding and connection, what your body language is saying, and more!

Les Misérables: Avid Reader/Listener Series

Accomplish something BIG! As part of the Avid Reader/Listener Series, you will explore literature through reading or listening -- a lot. This will be a worthy achievement … Les Misérables is rich with demonstrations of the Catholic faith, great vocabulary, and beautiful prose. Explore this magnificent iconic work of literature that many have not yet conquered.

Literary-Critical Essay Project

This course provides an individual student with the opportunity for lengthy, in-depth literary critical consideration of a text or texts.

Literature Independent Study

This course provides an individual student with the opportunity for lengthy, in-depth literary critical consideration of a text or texts. The student will work with the instructor, through conversation, analysis, and review, through the process of sculpting a literary critical paper.

Literature: What Every Catholic Should Know

Join Professor Joseph Pearce and learn about everything from the Greek epics to Shakespeare's plays to Tolkien's famous trilogy. What Every Catholic Should Know is an insightful introduction to the world's rich depository of stories. Learn how great literature mirrors The Story—the Story of Salvation History and how it directs us back to the Storyteller, God himself.

Living Scripture, Part Eight

Become scripturally literate -- and learn how to enjoy your Bible -- as you read and discuss the Old and New Testaments, allowing the Holy Spirit to bring God’s word to life! Learn how God’s word is indeed “living” and how everything, even in the Old Testament, points to Jesus.

Living Scripture, Part Five

Become scripturally literate -- and learn how to enjoy your Bible as you read and discuss the Old and New Testaments, allowing the Holy Spirit to bring God’s word to life! Learn how God’s word is indeed “living” and how everything, even in the Old Testament, points to Jesus.

Living Scripture, Part Four

Help your high school student become scripturally literate -- and learn how to enjoy your Bible -- as you read and discuss the Old and New Testaments, allowing the Holy Spirit to bring God’s word to life! Learn how God’s word is indeed “living” and how everything, even in the Old Testament, points to Jesus.

Living Scripture, Part Seven

Become scripturally literate as you read and discuss the Old and New Testaments, allowing the Holy Spirit to bring God’s word to life! Learn how God’s word is indeed “living” and how everything, even in the Old Testament, points to Jesus.

Living Scripture, Part Six

Become spiritually literate -- and learn how to enjoy your Bible as you read and discuss the Old and New Testaments, allowing the Holy Spirit to bring God’s word to life!

Living Scripture, Part Three

The aim of this course is to remedy the Scriptural illiteracy of the average Catholic, even the average devout Catholic. We will read and discuss various sections of the Bible throughout the Semester, allowing the Holy Spirit to bring God’s word to life in us and to reveal to us how everything in God’s word is indeed “living” and how everything, even in the Old Testament, points to Jesus.

Living Scripture: Independent Study, Part One

The aim of this course is to remedy the Scriptural illiteracy of the average Catholic, even the average devout Catholic. We will read and discuss various sections of the Bible throughout the semester, allowing the Holy Spirit to bring God’s Word to life in us and to reveal to us how everything in God’s Word is indeed “living” and how everything, even in the Old Testament, points to Jesus.

Living Scripture: Independent Study, Part Two

“Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ,” said St. Jerome. The aim of this course is to remedy the Scriptural illiteracy of the average Catholic, even the average devout Catholic. We will read and discuss various sections of the Bible throughout the Semester, allowing the Holy Spirit to bring God’s word to life in us and to reveal to us how everything in God’s word is indeed “living” and how everything, even in the Old Testament, points to Jesus.

Lord of the Rings Trilogy

Professor Pearce unlocks the Catholic meaning of The Lord of the Rings.

Love and the Meaning of Life

We know as Catholics that “God is love.” We also know that it is our obligation to love God and to love our neighbors. We know that love, especially the sacrificial love of Christ on the cross, is central to the meaning of life. But what is love?

Making of the Modern World, Part One

This course examines how the Modern World -- our world -- came to be. It looks at the revolutionary ideas that created, first in Europe and then the entire world, an understanding of man and his relationship to God, the Church, and the state that was in many respects radically different from the understanding of these things that prevailed in the Middle Ages.

Making of the Modern World, Part Two

This course examines how the Modern World --- our world --- came to be. It looks at the revolutionary ideas that created, first in Europe and then the entire world, an understanding of man and his relationship to God, the Church, and the state that was in many respects radically different from the understanding of these things that prevailed in the Middle Ages.

Making Sense of Mary: Biblical Background for Marian Apologetics

Join the author of the textbook for a deep dive into Scripture and Mariology. In this course students learn the biblical foundations for Catholic teaching on the Blessed Mother.

Welcome to the exciting World of Marine Biology! Learn about the ecological concepts of the sandy beach, rocky shore and benthic communities, seaweeds, planktonic forms, plankton and their relationship to marine life cycles, nekton, benthos, marine bacteriology, marine biological resources, and marine pollution.

Mariology in Catholic Theology

Join “the Catholic Answers guy” -- author and expert Tim Staples -- and learn firsthand the sound, biblical foundation of Marian theology.

Mastering the Internet: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating the Web and Protecting Your Family Online

This course covers everything a parent needs to feel confident navigating the web on your own, and provides valuable information about how to use the internet safely and how to keep your family safe.

Mastering the Internet: A Teen’s Guide to Navigating the Web and Protecting Yourself Online

This course covers everything a student needs to feel confident navigating the web on their own whether for socializing, or for academic purposes, and provides valuable information about how to use the internet safely.

Medieval Literature for Modern Catholics

Each of these three books is written from the Medieval perspective of a Catholic faith demanding heroic action and courtesy in the world, in imitation of Christ our Master.

Meet Plato: Knowledge, Justice, and the Soul

Plato’s philosophy has left an indelible mark on the development of Western civilization. His accounts of justice, knowledge, virtue, and the soul inform nearly every subsequent discussion of these matters, influencing thinkers as divergent in aim as St. Augustine and Sigmund Freud. In this course, we will explore some of the central elements of Plato’s philosophy: the scope of human knowledge, the nature of the soul, and the demands of justice.

Meet the Maestros: Great Classical Composers and their Music

Survey the great historical repertoire of classical music while getting to know its major composers. Enjoy listening as you learn! This course is designed for the beginning student with limited or no musical experience, and can inspire students to love some of the most beautiful pieces of music in the world while enhancing basic artistic literacy.

Message Received: How Do We Know What Jesus Said and Did?

How do we know what Jesus taught? Can we trust the Gospels? Whose interpretation is correct? Is it just opinion? This course explains what Jesus taught is what we believe.

Microbiology, Part One

Join this brand-new college preparatory course studying the world of pathogenic microorganisms, their role in human disease and immunology, and treatment of infectious diseases. An excellent course for those going on in the sciences.

Microbiology, Part Two

Join Part 2 of the brand-new college preparatory course studying the world of pathogenic microorganisms, their role in human disease and immunology, and treatment of infectious diseases. Learn about viruses, bacteria, disease, and more. An excellent course for those going on in the sciences.

Microsoft Excel

In this course, students will learn the basics of Microsoft Excel. Excel is beneficial to students as it helps them to make accurate calculations, build analytical thinking, visualize data, and more. Proficiency in Excel will help your student be successful in school and beyond.

Microsoft Office Automated Productivity with VBA Programming

This exceptional course is aimed at all students who plan to attend college and/or enter the workforce after graduation. We will work with applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite. Most people are unaware of the hidden and powerful capabilities within these applications that boost productivity far beyond anything one can accomplish by mere manual efforts.

Encounter the vast complexity of one of the greatest novels of English literary history. In George Eliot’s Middlemarch, A Study of Provincial Life (1871-2) we will delve into a wide range of historical issues, such as the status of women in society, the nature of marriage, humanism and idealism, religion, political reform, developments in industry, medicine, and education.

Moby-Dick: Americans and the Hunt for God

Join this American Literature course on one of the greatest books of all time. Learn the author’s major themes, philosophies, and conclusions -- and crack the code of this whale of a good story!

Modern European History; 1789-1991

Give your upper high school student an in-depth modern history course and examine Europe from the French Revolution through the end of the Cold War. (If you have younger students, this course fits with the Homeschool Connections Grade School Unit Study Program for grades 3-6 so that your whole family can study the same era at the same time.)

Modern Psychology

Learn the cultural impact of Freudian, Jungian, and other modern psychological theories; psychometrics; and recent Catholic psychology from a theological perspective.

Modern Symbolic Logic

Join this college-preparatory course for an in-depth study of symbolic logic. This course will fine-tune your ability to reason abstractly, recognize patterns, and solve problems. You will find this course especially helpful if you are interested in computer science or the in-depth study of philosophy.

Modern U.S. History: 1865-2000 with Optional Honor’s Track

Beginning in the ashes of the Civil War, this course takes students through the industrial revolution and into modern America, helping them understand complex events as the rise of American industrialism, the Great Depression, the Cold War, Vietnam War, cultural revolution of the 1960's, America's involvement in the Middle East and much more, highlighting issues of particular interest to Catholics.

Monsters of Romanticism: Frankenstein and Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde

Enjoy an in-depth analysis of these gripping novels and gain a deeper look at the stories -- and how Romanticism can affect our thoughts and faith.

Musculoskeletal System and Nervous System (Human Biology in the Catholic Tradition)

Anatomy and physiology focusing on the musculoskeletal system and nervous system infused with Catholic thought and history.

Mythology in Literature

What is myth and how does it relate to storytelling in general and to our Catholic Faith in particular? How have the great myths of the world’s cultures been adapted into novels and plays?

Narnia for Young Adults: The Theology of The Chronicles of Narnia

C. S. Lewis claimed that he "smuggled theology" into his fiction "under cover of romance". Professor Pearce will help students discover the deep Christian theology that Lewis successfully "smuggles" into his work.

North American History: From Columbus to the 20th Century, Part One

This course examines the history of the major civilizations of North America from the discovery of America in 1492 to the early 1970s. We will discuss the events, cultural movements, and ideas that led to the founding of the United States and contributed to its development as both a major power and influence both in North America and the world as a whole.

North American History: From Columbus to the 20th Century, Part Two

In this Catholic course, we will discuss the events, cultural movements, and ideas that led to the founding of the United States and contributed to its development as both a major power and influence both in North America and the world as a whole.

Nuclear and Atomic Accidents

Chernobyl, Fukushima, and more. Join this modern history course to learn about the most fascinating and disastrous accidents in the history of nuclear and atomic energy.

Odyssey: The World Without Fathers

Dr. Russell teaches Homer’s Odyssey as the greatest hymn to marriage and fatherhood outside of the Bible. It is also one of the West’s greatest adventure stories. It traces the quest to restore a family under attack after 20 years of the father’s absence.

Organized for Success for High School

Organization and Habits combine to powerfully leverage a student’s time, consequently raising grades and lowering stress. Introduce your High School student to both with this 4-day course.

Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton

A study of Chesterton’s masterpiece of Christian apologetics. Possibly the most fundamental of Chesterton’s books.

Pandemic Diseases with Monica Breier

We all know -- COVID-19 consumed our world over the past years. Here, you’ll learn all about bacteria and viruses, what it has to do with us and our everyday lives, and how pandemics impact history and our world today.

Personal Finance: Math for Real Life

Everyone needs math, and will use it in their personal life. This course is geared towards learning how to manage your money, how to invest, the dangers of debt, building wealth and saving for college, bargain shopping, insurance and real estate mortgages. This class is for every high school student, whether they are going to college or work after high school. Everyone needs to know how to live a debt free existence.

Philosophy 101: What do Philosophers do and how do they do it?

Aristotle famously said, “all men by nature desire to know.” For over 2600 years, philosophers have grappled with life’s profound questions. Seeking answers, they left their conclusions behind, along with the arguments supporting them. In this course, we will be studying some of the better-known philosophical arguments in light of the issues they have addressed.

Philosophy of God

While reason and faith are not incompatible, it is possible (and even necessary) for reason to come to an understanding of God and divine things on its own. Learn how much reason can know of God in this challenging, upper-level high school course. Answer questions about the reason for our existence, God’s nature, and the divine.

Philosophy: Ethics

This is an introduction to moral philosophy using Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics as the primary text.

Philosophy: Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy

We will begin with a brief review of the history of philosophy immediately prior to the period, and end with the synthesis of Immanuel Kant and the beginnings of German Idealism.

Philosophy: Mind, Body, and Soul

Are you and I merely a "heap of atoms"? Many today seem to think so! So where did these notions come from -- and how do we address such ideas? Take a tour through the history of philosophy and explore what some of the greatest minds have said about mind, body, and soul -- to examine Truth and gain clear thinking about ourselves and the world.

Photography Bootcamp

Would you like to take your photography to the next level? Sign up for this course today to learn all about shooting using a manual camera. Together, we will discover how to find good lighting, composition, and how to pose.

Photography Editing Boot Camp

Would you like to take your photography editing to the next level? Sign up for this course today to learn all about editing within Adobe Lightroom Classic. Together, we will discuss all the ways editing can level up your photos!

Physical Geography

This course will teach students about the surface of the planet Earth. Students learn how Earth's natural systems interact and how to classify the different physical attributes of our planet.

Physics with Lab, Part Two with Thomas Frederick

This 14-week course is the second course in a two-part series in introductory Physics concepts. The class does not rely too heavily on advanced mathematical calculations but algebraic understanding is required. Instead, we will stick to principles, overarching concepts, and major theories and how they apply to our everyday lives.

Physics, Part One

Learn about the world around you and spark curiosity with the physics of Motion and Momentum, Newton’s Laws & Gravitation, Work, Energy, and & Power, and develop your critical thinking and problem-solving skills in this engaging and dynamic Physics course.

Plato: An Introductory Reading

Learn Plato’s writings and how they have had an influence throughout history (and are still relevant today) -- and discover the Universal Truth of our Catholic faith.

Plato: The Trial and Death of Socrates

There’s a reason they killed Socrates -- No one likes to have their principles questioned! Are you ready to challenge yourself and ask the hard questions? In this course we will read four famous short works by the philosopher Plato, namely, Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, and Phaedo, which recount the condemnation and execution of the philosopher Socrates, as well as the philosophical conversations he allegedly had in his last days.

Poems Every Catholic Should Know

Join Professor Pearce as he leads us through a thousand years of Christian verse, introducing us to those great poems which every Catholic should know, including the poetry of Dante, Southwell, Crashaw, Coleridge, Newman, Hopkins, Belloc, Chesterton, and Sassoon.

Political Geography

Political geography will study the world from a geo-political perspective, focusing on educating students on the political boundaries and capitals of the countries of the world on a regional basis. Natural resources, regional topography, environment, economy, and culture will also be touched on.

Political Science

In this advanced course designed to introduce the field of Political Science, students will take a deeper look into the American political system and will be required to think critically about it. The course is also a solid preparation for a future rigorous college course. It is also good preparation for students planning to take the AP US Government and Politics test.

Pope Saint John Paul II Encyclical: The Mercy of God (Dives in Misericordia)

What’s an Encyclical, why is it important to my faith, and does it matter to me, as a teen? The answer is a resounding yes! In this short course, we will explore in detail Pope Saint John Paul II's Encyclical: The Mercy of God (Dives in Misericordia) and explore practical ways to live out these teachings on mercy in our daily lives.

Principles of Microeconomics and Catholic Perspectives

Register today to broaden your understanding of economics, gain the necessary skills to understand how economic markets work, and learn how economic concepts affect your daily life.

Programming Catholic Games with Python (2-D)

This course is entry-level and will cover many programming fundamentals for those with little-to-no programming experience or for those that are familiar with programming with an interest in learning the Python programming language. Students will be “writing” executable code very early in the course and build upon their skills throughout the course with an ever-expanding set of commands. Throughout the course, students will have an opportunity to share computer programs of their own design.

Pseudo-Christian Apologetics – New Age and Mind Science

In this dynamic course with Catholic apologist Gary Michuta, you’ll discover the roots of the New Age movement, why it is antithetical to our faith, and how to evangelize its followers.

Pseudo-Christian Apologetics: Mormonism

Join this course to learn the origins and teachings of the Church of the Latter Day Saints. You’ll also learn the Catholic response and how to charitably address the Mormon missionary at your front door.

Purgatorio (Purgatory) by Dante (Divine Comedy Series)

Dante Alighieri is the only “secular” author in praise of whom a Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church has written an encyclical letter. His Holiness Benedict XV’s “In Praeclara Summorum” of 1921 rightly says, “We admire in him not only supreme height of genius but also the immensity of the subject which holy religion put to his hand. If his genius was refined by meditation and long study of the great classics it was tempered even more gloriously, as We have said, by the writings of the Doctors and the Fathers which gave him the wings on which to rise to a higher atmosphere than that of restricted nature.”

Revolt from Reality: Tracing the History from the Lie of the Serpent to Today’s Insanity

Join this Church history course with Gary Michuta, author of the book by the same name, Revolt to Reality, and trace history from the Incarnation to today’s cultural minefield.

Revolution: The Progress of Liberalism

Part philosophy, part history, this course will introduce students to the most influential thinkers and philosophical systems of modernity. The course will evaluate each system in light of Christian revelation and help students to see the connection between these philosophies and the contemporary world.

Rhetoric and Reasoning (Comprehensive Course in Logic)

Dive into critical reading, rhetoric, and informal logic -- and learn how to identify and avoid logical fallacies, how to solve problems with clear thinking and reasoning, and how to use critical thinking to discern Truth and make good decisions. Join all four Comprehensive Curriculum for Logic (CCL) Series courses (only offered at Homeschool Connections), and learn what you need to discern wisdom and live fully as a Catholic.

Rites of the Church

Did you know the Catholic Church is made up of many “churches”? There are many churches in our Church, each with various cultures, liturgies, and expressions of the One True Faith! If your student is interested in “breathing with both lungs” of the Church, have them come to this course to learn about the fullness of the body of Christ.

Romanticizing the Middle Ages

In this high school literature course (history/literature/poetry credit), learn about Romanticism, Neo-Medievalism, and the Middle Ages with famous poets like Blake, Wordsworth, Keats, Tennyson, Newman, Hopkins and more.

Romeo and Juliet

In this course, you will study Sheakespeare’s fabulously beautiful use of language and learn why Romeo and Juliet are the best-loved couple in love ever created. Romeo and Juliet live in a world full of conflict and danger as all love must, and it is to teach us how to love well in such a world that Shakespeare wrote his play.

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

Romeo and Juliet is perhaps the most famous love story ever written. Its cultural influence is so profound that Shakespeare’s “star cross’d” lovers have become synonymous with the very meaning of romantic love. In this course, Joseph Pearce, editor of the Ignatius Critical Edition of Romeo and Juliet, asks and answers these questions as he invites students to see the play through Shakespeare’s Catholic eyes.

Sacred Scripture, Part One

Find a love for God's Word with this rigorous bible study delving into deep ideas and powerful personal reflection -- discovering the historical and theological significance of the Holy Bible.

Sacred Scripture, Part Two

Find a love for God's Word with this rigorous bible study delving into deep ideas and powerful personal reflection -- discovering the historical and theological significance of the Holy Bible. Find out more here!

SAT MATH Crash Course

Watch the videos in the course, one section at a time, taking notes on the main concepts you are learning. At the end of each recording, try the homework questions on your own, using the strategies I teach in the course. Practicing on your own is crucial. When you have finished the course, use my exclusive "SAT Math Game Plan" to continue to prep on your own, following my step-by-step guidelines!

Saxon Advanced Mathematics (Pre-Calculus) Part One

Are you entering science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or business in college? Then this Pre-Calculus will prepare you with algebraic and trigonometric concepts -- including linear and nonlinear functions, complex numbers, polar coordinates, and more. For Pre-College Students.

Saxon Advanced Mathematics (Pre-Calculus), Part Two

Are you entering science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or business in college? Then this Pre-Calculus will prepare you with algebraic and trigonometric concepts -- including linear and nonlinear functions, complex numbers, polar coordinates, and much more.

Saxon Algebra I, Part One

Learn the skills of Algebra 1 with Saxon math for a solid understanding of algebraic expressions, scientific notations, polynomials, and more to master algebra with confidence.

Saxon Algebra I, Part Two

Learn the skills of Algebra 1 with Saxon math -- for a solid understanding of algebraic expressions, scientific notations, polynomials, and more -- to master algebra with confidence.

Saxon Algebra II, Part One

Students will explore all of the algebraic concepts; both linear and nonlinear as well as functions, complex numbers and concepts approaching trigonometry. This course will fulfill all requirements for an Algebra 2 course and ready students for High School advanced topics in math including Pre-calculus concepts.

Saxon Algebra II, Part Two

Learn the skills of Algebra 2 with Saxon Math -- and develop critical thinking skills and problem solving with functions, complex numbers, pre-calculus concepts, and concepts approaching trigonometry. Part 2 of 2.

Saxon Calculus with Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry, Part One

A beginning calculus class including trigonometry and analytical geometry. We will be exploring differential equations, differentiation and integral calculation.

Saxon Geometry, Part One

Students will learn the use and application of shapes and their attributes to the world around them. This course will include proofs of angles theory as well as other triangle proofs. We will be applying our knowledge of algebra to the use and calculation of shapes, lines, angles, etc.

Saxon Geometry, Part Two

Students will learn the use and application of shapes and their attributes to the world around them. This Catholic course will include proofs of angles theory as well as other triangle proofs.

Saxon: Calculus with Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry, Part Two

A beginning calculus class including trigonometry and analytical geometry. We will be exploring differential equations, differentiation and integral calculation.

Science and the Faith

Doesn't science contradict the claims of religion? What about evolution? What about the faith most people put in science and how it's the only valid way of examining truth? In this intense six week course, we will take an introductory look at the relation between Science and the Catholic Faith. We'll also learn some fun facts about the history of science - and how priests and monks have made some of the greatest scientific discoveries in history! This course is an important primer for young Catholics interested in Science and in how Faith and Reason go together.

Science of Star Wars

Could the events in Star Wars really happen? Join us to find out! In this class, we will explore the space travel, weapons, armor, aliens, droids, and other elements of this classic franchise to find out which (if any) modern science could make possible. Perhaps, that galaxy isn’t so far, far away after all!

Science: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems (Human Biology in the Catholic Tradition)

Your heart beats around 100,000 times, and your lungs take 18,000 breaths in a day. How do these amazing organs work? Learn about the beauty and precision of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, as well as some of the more common diseases that can afflict them.

Scripture and Tradition (Didache Series), Part One

This course looks at the history of salvation as it is understood in Sacred Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium of the Church.

Scripture and Tradition (Didache Series), Part Two

This course looks at the history of salvation as it is understood in Sacred Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium of the Church.

Seven Church Councils, Part Two

In the history of the Catholic faith, the first seven councils of the Church are some of the greatest works of developing and understanding the orthodox faith. We will be exploring the history and theology of these councils, helping us understand the bedrock of our faith.

Seven Councils of the Church, Part One

In the history of our Catholic faith, the first seven councils of the Church are some of the greatest works of developing and understanding the orthodox faith. Register for this course to explore the history and theology of these councils, to help you understand the bedrock of our faith.

Shakespeare and King Lear

Enjoy this profoundly Christian play in historical context, exploring the story’s themes of love and betrayal, good and evil, nihilism and meaning, and more.

Shakespeare and Richard II

Learn Shakespeare’s masterpiece, Richard II -- and delve into a famous story of the nature of authority as it affects man, the medieval culture, and the Magna Carta’s birth with beautiful poetry and non-stop action.

Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra

An in-depth study of one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies focusing on its timeless moral dimension and therefore its perennial relevance.

Sherlock Holmes vs. Father Brown

Learn mystery literature with a theater and mystery-story expert! Read Sherlock Holmes and Father Brown stories, deep-dive into literary analysis, and have some good old-fashioned fun as you solve the mysteries!

Sherlock Holmes vs. Father Brown II

Learn mystery literature with a theater and mystery-story expert! Read Sherlock Holmes and Father Brown stories, deep-dive into literary analysis, and have some good old-fashioned fun as you solve the mysteries!

Sophocles and Tragedy

What do Aristotle and the Greek tragedians mean by tragedy? Is it closely related to the Christian concept of godly justice (and therefore to the Christian concept of comedy)? If Sophocles’ Oedipus is the most perfect tragedy, as Aristotle suggests, then what does that tragedy tell us? And how does Oedipus at Colonnus, written twenty years later, come to a completely redemptive ending 400 years before Christ?

Spaceflight Operations and Related Sciences (SOARS), Part One

This course is a jam-packed assortment of space-related sciences taught by a former NASA Space Shuttle Engineer. The variety of topics covered in this course could each be courses in themselves. The approach taken here is to present some very interesting aspects of the subjects in a way that doesn’t over-simplify the topics.

Spaceflight Operations and Related Sciences (SOARS), Part Two

A science course where students are exposed to rocket science, hands-on learning, and become virtual astronauts! With so much to cover, this course has been expanded into 2 semesters! Check out here!

Spanish I, Part One (First Year Spanish)

Become strong and confident in Beginning Spanish, as you learn grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation in this formal language course that includes extra recorded lectures for additional learning.

Spanish I, Part Two (First Year Spanish)

Continue learning Beginning Spanish with grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation in this formal language course that includes extra recorded lectures for additional learning.

Spanish II, Part Two (Second Year)

Continue expanding your foreign language skills with Spanish II -- and complete a second year of Spanish (your high school language requirement) with usable skills in speaking and reading.

Spanish II: Part One (Second Year Spanish)

Continue expanding your foreign language skills with Spanish II – for a second year of Spanish that completes a high school language requirement and gives you usable skills in Spanish.

Spanish II: Part One (Second Year Spanish)

Continue expanding your foreign language skills with Spanish II -- for a second year of Spanish that completes a high school language requirement and gives you usable skills in Spanish.

Spanish III, Part One

Grow confident in Spanish through this college preparatory course. With only 20 students in your class, and additional pre-recorded lectures, your classroom time will be especially engaging and fruitful.

Spanish III, Part Two

Grow confident in Spanish through this college preparatory course. With only 20 students in your class, and additional pre-recorded lectures, your classroom time will be especially engaging and fruitful.

Special Delivery – Letters Among Friends

In this course, we will study this most intimate form of non-fiction, from the Epistles of St. Paul to emails written by close friends. The greatest writers have written the greatest letters and from them, a deeper understanding of the world and of God can be opened up to us.

Speech and Communications

Explore some of the greatest speeches and orators of all time -- and learn how a good argument is developed, structured, and spoken so that you can appreciate and analyze good verbal rhetoric to come up with your own short speeches that are engaging, entertaining, and effective.

Sports and Recreation for Everyone

Would you like to learn about several different types of sports and recreational activities? In this course, you will learn about pickleball, horseshoe pitching, badminton, volleyball, softball, and more! We will explore the history, equipment, rules, variations, physical requirements, and other fun details! You don’t have be an athlete to take or enjoy this course, as it is designed to teach you how to enjoy many activities that you can participate in recreationally for the rest of your life!

St. Francis, Asceticism, and Mysticism with G. K. Chesterton

The patron saint of animals, birds, and the environment, Francis of Assisi led the rediscovery of nature in the Christian West. This magnificent spiritual biography, St. Francis of Assisi, by the phenomenally popular G.K. Chesterton—a convert to Catholicism—chronicles the beloved saint’s calling, his extraordinary life, and his influence in the Church.

St. Thomas on the Human Person

St. Thomas' account of the human person expounds upon what philosophers and theologians from ancient times to his day have said about ourselves and our unique place in God's universe.

Successfully Navigating the College Admissions Process

In this course you will begin with career exploration and choosing a college. You’ll then explore financial aid options, learn about college entrance exams, and how to complete an application.

Supreme Court Landmark Cases

This course will be mix of literature and law. Students will learn how to write a case brief as well as read and comprehend key Supreme Court opinions that have shaped our country including Marbury v. Madison, Brown v. Board of Education and Roe v. Wade.

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Test Prep: SAT Verbal Boot Camp

Ready to bring your verbal knowledge to a new level and prepare to sit the SAT exam with confidence? Join us in this two-week boot camp to learn about SAT question types, timing, performance strategies, and more!

That They May All Be One: Getting to Know St. Irenaeus, the Doctor of Unity

The Church recently declared Saint Irenaeus the "Doctor of Unity.” Pope Francis wrote: “May the doctrine of such a great Master encourage more and more the path of all the Lord's disciples towards full communion.” Why was this Saint in particular chosen? What about him elicits such high praise from the Pope? We will look at his life and teachings, including his courageous and brilliant stand against some of the most pernicious heresies and the resulting adventures, in this course!

The 19th-Century Novel (Victorian Classics): Emma, David Copperfield, & the Barsetshire Chronicles

What is the purpose of the genre of the novel? Why should we read it? How should we read it? This course will answer this question by exploring three of the greatest representatives of a singularly wonderful period of the English novel: the Nineteenth Century.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

The purpose of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens is to help you lead your life in an effective, positive way. Mrs. Gaudino will guide students through the 7 Habits from a uniquely Catholic worldview.

The Aeneid by Virgil: The Founding of Nations in the Will of God

When we visit Washington D.C. the great buildings are not imitations of Greek but of Roman architecture. Our country was founded not as a democracy but as a Republic. George Washington was called “The Father of His Country.” Each of these three facts, and many more, are due to the enduring and world-wide influence of Virgil’s Aeneid.

The American South: “To Live and Die in Dixie”

The South has largely represented a peculiar and independent spirit within the American heritage, and its history and influence are often misunderstood. This course examines the South in literature, politics, economics, and military, while also analyzing the efforts made to influence its historical legacy.

The Best of Mark Twain

Read two of Twain’s classics, The Prince and the Pauper and Huckleberry Finn, and unpack the humor and deeper literary riches of these two classic stories, as well as delving into Twain’s selected short stories and speeches of the time.

The Big Picture: Connecting the Dots in the Bible, the Church and Salvation History

Sometimes our faith seems like a series of disconnected rules or bits and pieces of things we’re told that doesn’t seem to fit together or make a lot of sense. But every part of what we believe as Catholics is not only of one piece, a “seamless garment” theologically, but the vast story of man from the Bible through the years of the Early Church, the Dark Ages, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and Modern Times is a vast story written by a vast Storyteller.

The Brontë Sisters

Become intimately acquainted with the mysterious and fertile imaginations of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë, some of the most intriguing novelists of the mid-Victorian period. Explore the beauty and richness of Charlotte’s Jane Eyre, the wild and emotional realm of Emily’s Wuthering Heights, and the challenging moral vision of Anne’s The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. To understand these sometimes-challenging authors, we will look closely at the dangers underlying Romanticism, as well as the profound spiritual and biographical context.

The Canterbury Tales (Medieval Lessons for Modern Catholics Series)

Chaucer was the master at making Catholic nobles laugh at the failings of others until they realized those characters were a bit too much like themselves. This great moralist, like a comic Dante, lets his characters boast and strut until they have convicted themselves out of their own mouths.

The Chronicles of Narnia for High School, Part One

Learn all seven books of Narnia over the school year! Using the well-known classic series, join in to learn the symbolism, Christian themes, and dramatic storytelling that makes this series loved by so many across the world.

The Chronicles of Narnia: High School, Part Two

Learn all seven books of Narnia over the school year! Using the well-known classic series, join in to learn the symbolism, Christian themes, and dramatic storytelling that makes this series loved by so many across the world.

The City of God: The High Middle Ages

Join this in-depth study of the High Middle Ages and medieval civilization’s politics, ideology, art, and literature during 8th through 13th centuries. (If you have younger students, this course fits perfectly with the Homeschool Connections Grade School Unit Study Program for grades 3-6.)

The Comedies of Shakespeare: As You Like It

As You Like It is a comedy classic and one of Shakespeare’s most complex works. It has a little bit of everything - romance, adventure, sophisticated humor, unsophisticated humor, rebellious teens, a love story and some of the most amazing poetry ever written.

The Comedies of Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado about Nothing is one of the classic comedies of Shakespeare. It features the sparkling battle of wits between Beatrice and Benedick, two star-crossed lovers who act as if they can’t stand each other, but secretly are in love with each other!

The Conflict That Made a Nation: The American Civil War

In this deep-dive American history course, learn all about the American Civil War and get excited about history. Students will go beyond the causes & consequences and also study the military events, politics, and personalities of the time.

The Dawn of History: The Ancient World

This foundational course in world history will introduce students to the world's first great civilizations. Focus will be on Mesopotamia, Egypt, Assyria, and Palestine, but we will also briefly visit ancient Anatolia, India, and China. Students will learn about the material culture, political history, intellectual life, religious customs and contributions of each society to the advancement of civilization. In addition, ancient religions will be critically examined in their negative elements as perversions of natural law and in their positive elements as preparatio evangeli, preparations for the Gospel.

The Dividing of Christendom

An exciting study of the twofold divisions of Christendom: the Reformation, and secular liberalism.

The Drama of Socrates

Plato wrote the most important works of philosophy in the ancient world. He presents his ideas as a series of dialogues between his teacher Socrates and various characters of opposing viewpoints, who argue with Socrates. Plato’s dialogues are mini-plays - and in this course we will read adaptations of the dialogues aloud in class.

The Everlasting Man

The Everlasting Man is G. K. Chesterton’s classic work of Catholic Apologetics. The book's thesis is ultimately that the Incarnation is central to an understanding of history.

The Genius of Jane Austen, Part One

Come and explore comprehensively the "elemental genius" of Jane Austen (to use G. K. Chesterton's phrase). Over two semesters, we will study in-depth both the major and the minor works of Jane Austen.

The Genius of Jane Austen, Part Two

Fall in love with Jane Austen’s novels and discover the beautifully-written characters who are rewarded for being moral and having a strong character. See how living virtuously brings about a true fairy-tale ending. For all high school students.

The Golden Age of Mystery Fiction

There’s the scarlet thread of murder running through the colourless skein of life,” said Sherlock Holmes, “and our duty is to unravel it, and isolate it, and expose every inch of it.” Holmes had no idea how influential his worlds and his legacy would be! Beginning with this most famous of Victorian detectives, we will briefly consider the period from which he arose, then travel into the Edwardian world to encounter the Golden Age of Mystery Fiction that followed in his wake.

The History of Football

Whether you love football, history, or both, go beyond the stats and get to know the game and the great players firsthand with this high-interest American history course.

The History of Latin America

Join Mr. Campbell and your fellow students to learn why Latin American history holds a substantial place in World History. In this course, you will learn about Latin America’s impact on the development of our agriculture, economics, politics, culture, and more.

The History of the Church (Didache Series), Part One

This course will explore the history of the Catholic Church with an emphasis on understanding the major events of Church history and how Catholic doctrine has developed over time.

The History of the Church (Didache Series), Part Two

This course will explore the history of the Catholic Church with an emphasis on understanding the major events of Church history and how Catholic doctrine has developed over time.

The History of the End of the World

From Biblical times to today, come and take a deeper look at the historical and cultural effects of the idea of “the End of the World,” and learn how the history of “apocalypticism” has shaped present day cults, conspiracy theories, politicians, and beliefs.

The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings for High School, Part One

Dive into what some call the greatest books of the 20th century -- JRR Tolkien's masterpieces of epic fiction: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Enjoy in-depth examination, analysis, and meaning for the believer, in this two-part literature series for high school students.

The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings for High School, Part Two

High school students -- continue learning JRR Tolkien's masterpieces of epic fiction: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings -- with in-depth examination, analysis, and meaning for the believer -- where you can learn the saga, the symbols, and heroism that inspires us today.

The Hobbit or There and Back Again as Gateway to J.R.R.Tolkien

In this high school course, you’ll discover The Hobbit is more than a delightful and clean-hearted children’s tale. As you read through this course, you will see the emergence of the power and beauty of Tolkien’s greatest themes that radiate through his Lord of the Rings.

Homer is at the foundation of Western Civilization and is arguably, with the possible exception of Dante and Shakespeare, the greatest writer that Western Civilization has produced. Professor Pearce will guide us through Homer’s classic work, examining the ways in which its moral vision harmonizes with that of Christianity, offering timeless insights into the human condition.

The Iliad by Homer

Sign up for this course to learn with Prof. Joseph Pearce as he guides us through Homer’s classic work. We will examine the ways in which its moral vision harmonizes with that of Christianity, offering timeless insights into the human condition.

The Internet, Critical Thinking, and the Catechism

Learn the power of critical, wise thinking in our “information age” and the importance of primary sources. Whether engaging on social media, avoiding email scams, or using internet sources for research, you need to be knowledgeable about the good and the bad of the Internet. Sign up for this course to learn how to engage our modern culture and make good decisions while living out our Catholic faith.

The Judgment of the Nations

Register for this Western Civilization course to go deep into 20th century history between 1914 and 1945.

The Literature and Mastery of Charles Dickens in His Novel, Our Mutual Friend

Instructor Access (Optional grading support) is available for this course. Please note: this is ONLY recommended if you wish to write the optional paper. All quizzes are internally graded in this course. Learn why Dickens is one of the most influential writers in history with this novel that’s murder mystery, romance, suspense, social realism, and more. Who knew literary analysis could be so fun?

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Sign up today to discover new insights to “The Fellowship of the Ring”, which is a glorious exploration of ages of heroism and long-brooded evil. A new generation of hobbits is strengthened to take up the burden of the Ring and join in a great Fellowship to do the impossible and the seemingly suicidal.

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Return of the King assures us that the ages-long evil of Satanic force in Sauron, which seems to dominate the world by its tyrannical government, can be defeated by those who love the good. Tolkien wanted the work to re-inspire and reinvigorate an age of world Wars when many have lost immediate contact with their Christian roots.

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Two Towers will take you far deeper into the ancient evils that are re-emerging in the world. Yet even greater ancient forces of redemption and resurrection come into the world of ordinary events.

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare

Professor Pearce, author of three books on Shakespeare and editor of the Ignatius Critical Edition of The Merchant of Venice, will reveal the deep Christian meaning of one of Shakespeare’s greatest and most controversial plays.

The Nineteenth-Century Novel (Mansfield Park, Oliver Twist, & North and South)

Dive into some of the richest and most fascinating novels of the nineteenth-century! This course will explore the purpose of the novel through three excellent representatives.

The Nuts and Bolts of Apologetics

Join “the Catholic Answers guy”, author and expert Tim Staples, and learn firsthand the nuts and bolts of Catholic apologetics, including Jesus’s divinity and humanity, the Trinity, how we are “saved,” the presence of Christ in the Eucharist, and more.

The Odyssey by Homer

Homer is at the foundation of Western Civilization and is arguably, with the possible exception of Dante and Shakespeare, the greatest writer that Western Civilization has produced.

The Path to Rome by Hilaire Belloc

Join Professor Pearce and author Hilaire Belloc on the contemplative pilgrimage and voyage of discovery found in “The Path of Rome”. In its pages you will find the Europe of the Faith which was, and is, the heart of Christendom.

The Philosophy and Apologetics of Beauty

The last four popes have made explicit reference to the aspect of Beauty as a path leading to God for the modern heart. This course will take up that invitation made most recently by Pope Francis himself who wrote, "Every form of catechesis would do well to attend to the 'way of beauty’… Every expression of true beauty can thus be acknowledged as a path leading to an encounter with the Lord Jesus."

The Picture of Dorian Gray

A detailed study of Oscar Wilde's classic novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, focusing on its interaction with the popular ideas of the day, such as Romanticism, scientism, aestheticism, relativism, and hedonism, and how they clash with traditional Christian values.

The Poetry of Song Lyrics

Have fun and learn about writing and expression with an exploration into song lyrics, from folk to Hip Hop -- and learn how, no matter what the style, lyrics and poetry work together to influence and emotionally connect us with story and song.

The Relationship of Science and Theology, a Study of Evolution, Part Two

If you’ve ever found yourself in a debate on evolutionary theories, this may be just the course for you. Sign up for an in-depth study of cosmological evolution, biological evolution, and human evolution, all in the context of our Catholic faith. In Part One, you’ll focus primarily on theology and in Part Two, you’ll deep dive into science.

The Relationship of Science and Theology: A Study of Evolution, Part One

If you’ve ever found yourself in a debate on evolutionary theories, this may be just the course for you. Sign up for an in-depth study of cosmological evolution, biological evolution, and human evolution, all in the context of our Catholic faith. In Part One, you’ll focus primarily on theology and in Part Two, you’ll deep dive into science.

The Rending of Christendom (1415-1648)

Register for this course to go deep into history and analyze the roots of the Protestant “Reformation” as well as learn its impact on culture and faith still today.

The Scarlet Letter

Sign up for this American literature course with Dr. Russell and learn why this novel is not a condemnation of Puritan intolerance, but rather of the destructive and bigoted God-playing of Hester and her countless American imitators.

The Scarlet Letter & Nathaniel Hawthorne (American Classics Series)

Two main streams of thought shape the great American novels: one is the fervor of Christianity, the other is the skeptical Deism popularized in the 18th century. This novel is not a condemnation of Puritan intolerance, but rather of the destructive and bigoted God-playing of Hester and her countless American imitators.

The Screwtape Letters: Divine Direction from a Demon

What have we to do with thee, Jesus Son of God?" the demons whined, before cast out by the Lord in the eighth chapter of the Gospel according to St. Matthew. In this satiric masterpiece by C. S. Lewis, we learn a possible answer: to teach!

The Silmarillion

Register today and go deep into the stories behind The Fellowship of the Ring. The Silmarillion is Tolkien’s vast “myth” of the spiritual love of the Father and his mighty creations, the Ainur, who together create the harmonious cosmos. That harmony and love is harmed by a demonic vanity in one of the Ainur, Melkor, so that almost eternal warfare enters creation and is centered upon the earth.

The Sound of Beauty: Music Appreciation for Catholics

Journey through music from the inside out! Learn the physics and psychology of how music moves the mind and emotions. Learn what beauty, truth, and goodness have to do with a well-formed Catholic understanding of music -- and learn several great classical musical masterpieces as you study with a world-renowned musician/composer!

The Space Trilogy of C.S. Lewis

Explore C.S. Lewis’ Speculative Fiction classic Space Trilogy -- experiencing the adventures, symbols, themes, and images telling a prophetic story of modern times and man’s place in the cosmos -- revealed from a Christian perspective.

The Spiritual Life of JRR Tolkien

JRR Tolkien was able to create the most popular work of literature of the 20th century, The Lord of the Rings, out of the depth of his spiritual insight and because of his profound Catholic faith.

The Stories and Letters of Flannery O’Connor

“My audience are the people who think God is dead,” Flannery O’Connor said. Her stories are shocking and sometimes violent for this very reason. O’Connor’s goal was to illustrate how the Grace of God operates in our lives. “All human nature vigorously resists grace because grace changes us and the change is painful,” O’Connor observed. We will read several stories and essays by O’Connor, along with some letters she wrote to friends, in which she displays her profound love of Christ and her deep understanding of how storytelling can bring people - in surprising ways - to the glory of God.

The Theban Plays of Sophocles

All three plays will be studied, focusing on those aspects of their moral dimension, which are timelessly and therefore perennially relevant.

The Tragedies of Shakespeare: Othello

Othello is one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays. It not only deals with the great mystery of love and jealousy - but the question of manipulation, control, and power.

The Victorian Detective (Victorian Classics)

“There’s the scarlet thread of murder running through the colourless skein of life,” said Sherlock Holmes, “and our duty is to unravel it, and isolate it, and expose every inch of it.” Holmes was likely thinking of this course when he wrote those stirring words!

The Virtues of Man, Part One

Join this moral theology course to study St. Thomas Aquinas on living a virtuous life. Along with your teacher and fellow students, you’ll carefully analyze individual moral virtues.

The Virtues of Man, Part Two

Join this moral theology course to study St. Thomas Aquinas on living a virtuous life. Along with your teacher and fellow students, you’ll carefully analyze individual moral virtues.

Theistic Apologetics – Other Evidence for God (Miracles and Other Phenomenon)

Take the next step in apologetics and go deep into the study of the metaphysical. You will study miracles such as the Resurrection, the Shroud of Turin, and the Day the Sun Danced. Join Catholic apologist Gary Michuta and discover the beauty that lies within our Church.

Theology: Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist (Defending the Faith Series)

The student will learn the main Protestant issues concerning Christ's Real Presence in the Eucharist, an in-depth study of all the relevant Scripture and patristic texts, as well as an overview other evidence, such as Eucharistic miracles, that lend support for Catholic doctrine.

Theories of Knowledge

Learn how to think clearly with classical theories of knowledge, the challenge of skepticism, and the relationship between faith and reason -- with selections from Plato, Aristotle, Sextus Empiricus, St. Augustine, and St. Thomas Aquinas -- and gain a full semester of philosophy credit.

Those Who Have Ears to Hear – Hear This! Unlocking the Mysteries of the Parables of Jesus

A lot of the parables that Jesus tells seem pretty straightforward, while others are somewhat mystifying (like that dishonest judge). The truth is, they all have much deeper meanings than a cursory reading can give to us. Register for this course to join us as we journey back to the first century, get a feel for the culture Jesus lived in, and solve the puzzle of the parables!

To Humanity, Love Paul

Saint Paul is a towering figure in Christianity. Much of our theology is based on his letters, but they are full of seemingly run-on sentences and difficult language. Even Saint Peter had trouble with them (2 Peter 3:16)! His words are sometimes turned against the Church by people of other belief systems. Was Paul Catholic? How on earth can we read these letters and know what he's talking about?! Join Mrs. Vaughan in this course to meet the true Saint Paul, and go on a whirlwind journey with him as he evangelizes to the ends of the earth!

TOB and Going off to College: Keeping your Faith

This 12-week course will follow the videos and two books of Theology of the Body expert and author, Monica Ashour. The two books, Theology of the Body Marriage Preparation and Catholicism for EveryBODY, will elucidate God’s plan for marriage and its relationship to salvation history. Although this former book was written for young adults who are contemplating marriage and the latter book for 8th graders, both will illuminate the truth of the human person for the mature high school student. He or she will thus not only to be shored up against secularist's messages but equipped to work toward the goal of marriage or celibacy for the Kingdom, while remaining a solid Catholic.

Tolkien & Lewis on the After-Life: Leaf by Niggle, The Great Divorce & The Last Battle

Focusing on three works by J.R. R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, this course will examine the insights into the after-life that these great Christian writers offer. Students will gain a deeper theological understanding of sin and virtue, faith and reason, and justice and mercy, gained through Tolkien's and Lewis's visions of Hell, Purgatory and Heaven.

Tolkien for Young Adults: The Theology of Middle-Earth

Tolkien's work is infused with a depth of Catholic theology, which is often overlooked. Professor Pearce will uncover the many ways in which Middle-Earth is infused with Tolkien's Catholicism.

Total Consecration to Mary

Since Mary is the best path to Jesus and since she herself insists on daily recitation of the Rosary, Fr. Ed Broom has developed this powerful course culminating in a “Total Consecration” to Jesus through Mary by focusing on the Mysteries of the Rosary and the Seven Sorrows of Mary – and all it takes is a few moments each day! During the 5 weeks leading up to the consecration, students will spend time each day praying and meditating on either a mystery of the rosary or one of the seven sorrows of Mary.

Totalitarianism in the 20th Century: Nazis and Soviets

Join this careful study of modern totalitarianism. You will not only learn about the rise and fall of Hitler, Stalin, and Mussolini -- you will analyze the question of whether or not similar totalitarian regimes could rise up today.

True Radiance! Discovering Your Authentic Beauty as a Young Woman

Join this online high school course for young women (grades 10-12), and help your daughter understand her beauty and personal worth in the eyes of God.

True Radiance! Discovering Your Authentic Beauty as a Young Woman

Join this high school course for young women (grades 10-12), and help your daughter understand her beauty and personal worth in the eyes of God; the importance of cultivating virtues; how to build healthy friendships and vocations; and how an intimate connection with Jesus makes us truly beautiful.

U.S. Citizenship and Civics

Join this timely and dynamic upper-level civics course covering history, government, politics, law, economics, and more -- for a broad yet compelling overview helping your student fully understand the US government and elections this year. This course meets many American Government course requirements.

U.S. History: Revolution, Republic and Union (1763-1865)

Students will learn about the people and events of the formative period of U.S. history, from the War of Independence to the end of the Civil War.

Understanding Sacrifice and the Sacrifice of the Mass

Why is the Eucharist a true sacrifice and not just a commemorative meal? Learn everything you need to know about the Eucharist, worship, the Holy Mass, symbolism, and more.

Understanding the Second Vatican Council

Join fellow students and Mr. Campbell to uncover the teachings of the Second Vatican Council. We will study the council documents as well as the key players and events leading up to the council.

United States Government

Learn the fundamentals of our American Democratic Republic. Get a detailed study of our founding documents, learn the functionality of our government, and what it means in today's world. (This course fulfills many states' high school government education requirements!)

Veritatis Splendor: The Bioethics Encyclicals of JPII

What is an Encyclical? And why does bioethics matter to living my everyday life? Join Dr. Correira in this upper-level high school course (for anyone!) and learn what Pope Saint John Paul II wrote in “The Splendor of Truth” -- a dynamic study of the fundamentals of the Church and moral theology.

Video Editing with Adobe Premiere Elements

Learn the valuable skill of video editing while creating fun and exciting video projects. At the end of this computer skills course, you will have an impressive portfolio of your work. All middle and high school students are welcome!

Virtue and Vice: Ancient Philosophy for Modern Catholics

Philosophy is a vital subject for Catholic students. In this course, we will explore some of the prominent moral theories of antiquity, as expressed in the writings of Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, and Epictetus. Sound too lofty? Well, it isn’t -- Professor Nicholson will take you through the subject step by step and help you grow in love for philosophy and see how it fits into your life today.

Vocabulary and Writing, Part One (10-2)

Hone your writing and critical thinking while mastering over 350 vocabulary words from college and graduate word lists and Advanced Placement (AP) writing, and learn top study skills for remembering vocabulary (and more!).

Vocabulary and Writing; Part Two (10-2)

Hone your writing and critical thinking while mastering over 350 vocabulary words from college and graduate word lists and Advanced Placement writing, and learn top study skills for remembering vocabulary (and much more!).

War and Peace: Avid Reader/Listener Series

Seize the opportunity to accomplish something BIG! Undertaking this course in the Avid Reader/Listener Series is not for the faint of heart... yet, the book War and Peace contains well-wrought storytelling worthy of exploration.

Western Political Thought

What makes a good leader? What is the nature of good and evil? What are the features of good government? This course will take your student through a classical journey with some of the greatest thinkers who led the development of western civilization. This course will challenge students to think deeply about their lives and their role in broader society.

What’s Wrong with the World by G.K. Chesterton

An introduction to the social thought of G.K. Chesterton in the context of Catholic thought on society, economics, and the family. We'll explore Chesterton's masterpiece What's Wrong with the World in the first five weeks and end with The Superstition of Divorce, a series of articles Chesterton wrote for the New Witness.

Wheelock’s Latin: First Year, Part 1

Begin your Latin journey by diving into the basics of Wheelock Latin Language skills. This foundational course will give you all you need to get started with the Latin Language.

Wheelock’s Latin: First Year, Part 2

Begin your Latin journey by diving into the basics of Wheelock Latin Language skills. This foundational course will give you all you need to get started with the Latin language.

Wheelock’s Latin: Fourth Year, Part 1

This course is the next step for students who have taken Intermediate Latin and are ready to implement their knowledge through translation. Advanced Latin will focus on implementing both grammar and vocabulary along with mastery of translation.

Wheelock’s Latin: Fourth Year, Part 2

This course is the next step for students who have taken Advanced Latin –Part One. The goal of this course is to help students become more at ease with translating unaltered Latin with minimal assistance.

Wheelock’s Latin: Second Year, Part 1

Students interested in continuing their Latin journey will find that Intermediate Latin is the right class for them! This fourteen-week course will focus on deepening students’ understanding of advanced Latin grammar, vocabulary, translation skills, and the history behind this beautiful language.

Wheelock’s Latin: Second Year, Part 2

Students will continue their Latin journey in part two of this course. Students will be introduced to subjunctives, additional vocabulary, and more translation skills.

Wheelock’s Latin: Third Year, Part 1

This course is the next step for students who have taken Intermediate Latin and are ready to implement their knowledge through translation. Advanced Latin – Loci Antiqui will focus on implementing both grammar and vocabulary along with mastery of translation. Students will work primarily out of the Loci Antiqui section of Wheelock’s Latin.

Wheelock’s Latin: Third Year, Part 2

The goal of this course is to help students gradually transition from being students of grammar to becoming students of translation. Students will begin to hone and sharpen their knowledge of Latin syntax, grammar, and vocabulary. Students will discover by the end of this course that they are more confident in their translation abilities, can identify syntax and grammar, and are comfortable with a great deal of vocabulary.

William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice (Catholic Shakespeare Series)

Shakespeare combines the themes of world-weariness and youthful love as he presents us with two cities: Venice and Belmont. In Venice the cruel and legalistic Shylock seeks a demonic revenge on Antonio, the Merchant of Venice. In Belmont, love and hope create an almost-paradisial world. But both must combine as Portia leaves her beautiful mountain to save the life of Antonio in Venice. At the heart of the play is the Eucharist.

William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night; or What You Will (Catholic Shakespeare Series)

Twelfth Night, or What You Will is an Epiphany play. Shakespeare celebrates the sheer joy and redemption of the Christmas season even as he brings his characters to their own epiphanies.

World History: A Look at Big Trends in Human History

Join this world history course and take a journey through time, from the beginning of civilization up to today. You’ll explore how human beings have dramatically changed the world through exploration and innovation.

World Religions

Buddhism, Mormonism, Islam, and more. Sign up today to engage with this survey of World Religions, learning to understand their beliefs and practices better.

Worldbuilding, Part One

If you love role-playing games, you’ll love this course! Made in the image of God, our Creator, we love creating our own worlds. In this course, we will learn what makes a fictional world like J.R.R. Tolkien's so powerful and what makes otherwise mythical places feel like real locations in the minds of readers. Join Mr. Chenet and your fellow students to explore the subjects of geology, sociology, and history – through artistic perspective – to build a believable, yet fictional, world.

Worldbuilding, Part Two

We love making fictional worlds, but what makes a world like Tolkien's Middle Earth so powerful? What makes these mythical places feel like real locations in the minds of readers? In this course, students will learn about geology, sociology, and history to build a believable world.

Write Your Own Science Fiction/Fantasy Short Story (X-19)

Imagine, design, outline, and finish your own science fiction or fantasy short story in this how-to high-interest writing course -- and grow your writing skills with a dynamic, fun adventure that makes writing engaging and exciting!

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