Social Studies / History Curriculum
| 7th grade | Eastern Hemisphere, Sonlight |
| 8th grade | Cultural Geography, BJU 5th edition |
| 9th grade | World History, BJU 5th edition |
| 10th grade | United States History Part I, BJU 5th edition/ American Government, BJU 4th edition |
| 11th grade | United States History Part II, BJU 5th edition/ American Government, BJU 4th edition |
| 12th grade | Economics, BJU 3rd edition/ Personal Finance, Dave Ramsey |
Sonlight Eastern Hemisphere
Eastern Hemisphere studies non-western cultures. The course encompasses history, geography, cultures, religions, economics, forms of government, and literature. The choice to study eastern hemisphere countries is driven by a “missionary impulse”.
BJU Cultural Geography
Cultural Geography teaches from a biblical perspective encouraging students to appreciate the diversity of people, cultures, and landforms.
BJU World History
World History guides students through the story of history, starting with creation and continuing to the present. Students analyze five key historical themes from a biblical perspective.
BJU United States History
United States History teaches about the development of the US as a nation.
- Part I covers European settlements among the Native Americans until the Reconstruction. (Early 17th century – 1877)
- Part II begins with the Expansion westward through the present. (1877- 2020 election)
BJU American Government
American Government studies the foundations of our country, the Constitution, the three branches of government, politics and the parties. It aims to develop students’ critical-thinking skills from a biblical worldview.
BJU Economics
The Economics course is one-semester and teaches economic principles from a conservative approach.
Dave Ramsey Personal Finance
The Foundations in Personal Finance course teaches students about saving, investing, credit, debt, money management, and more from a biblical perspective.