Recorded HS

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.

Recorded HS

A Nation Made by Conflict: America’s Wars

Follow the exciting story of the French and Indian War, the Civil War, and more.

Live HS

A World without God

When man turns his back on God, his utopian dreams turn to dystopian realities. This multidisciplinary literature course will examine the very modern horrors and irrationalities of a world without God.

Live HS

American Democracy and Government

Learn the fundamentals of our American democratic republic -- Get a detailed study of our founding documents -- And explore the function of our government at the federal, state, and local levels.

Live HS

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.

Recorded HS

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.

Recorded HS

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.

Live HS

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.

Live HS

American History, Part Two: Reconstruction to Present Day

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

Recorded HS

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.

Recorded HS

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!

Recorded HS

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.

Recorded MS

Dawn of History: Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, Persia

This foundational Catholic course in world history will introduce students to the world's first great civilizations. The focus will be on Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, and Persia, but we will also briefly visit ancient Anatolia, Assyria, India, and Palestine.

FEATURED Live HS

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.

Recorded HS

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.

Live HS

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.

Live HS

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.

Recorded HS

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.

Live HS

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.

Live HS

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.

Recorded MS

History: The Life and Times of the Ancient Romans

This middle school class 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.