HIS Social Studies (Modern World History)
Children are a heritage from the Lord. .......Psalm 127:3
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Instructional Philosophy:
Basic to our study of Modern World History is the conviction that God is the Creator
of the Universe and the Controller of History. He has given the earth to man for a
home. God is also behind the forces that shape the earth and its inhabitants. The
Christian Perspective is the Key to proper understanding of this study, for it enables
us to see God’s purpose and plan in human and physical events. We see the Sovereign
hand of God in history and geography as well as the consequences of man’s choices. The
Providence of God has guided history and geography for His glory. Yet each person is
free to choose whether to obey God and be used by Him, or to disobey and suffer the
consequences. Thus we illustrate the truth of Proverbs 14:34: “Righteousness exalteth
a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.” And Proverbs 21:1: “The King’s heart
is in the hand of the Lord… He turneth it whithersoever he will.” Because man’s
actions are the product of his thoughts (Prov. 23:7) we emphasize the important
concepts and ideas in history as well as people and events. The program is closed with
confidence in the future because God is in sovereign control of the world and His will
shall be done. The World’s hope rests solely upon the Lord Jesus Christ.
Instructional Goal:
The Modern World History Program includes the study of modern history in a Christian
Perspective. This course focuses on European history during the 20th century. Students
will be led through a journey that will reinforce their knowledge that God is the
creator of the universe and controller of history. They will continue to see God's
purpose and plan for human events as they develop their thinking skills. They will
continue to exercise their reasoning abilities by discussing important concepts and
giving reasons for their beliefs.
Resources:
Text:
Essential Modern World History -Nelson Thornes 2001
Supplementary Texts:
Key Themes of the Twentieth Century
Stanley and Thornes Ltd. 1998
International Relations 1919 - 1939 (Teacher Edition)
International Relations 1919 - 1939 (Student Edition)
World History and Cultures (Teacher Edition) Abeka Book 1997
World History and Cultures (Student Edition) Abeka Book 1997
Scope and Sequence:
MODERN HISTORY
1. Changing Britain 1900-1914
2. Road to War
3. War to end all Wars
4. Hopes for lasting peace
5. Britain between the wars
6. The rise of communism in Russia
7. The rise of National Socialism in Germany
8. Boom, Depression, and the New Deal in U.S.A
9. Peace for our time 1931 - 1939
10. A modern world at war.
11. Britain and Europe: The post war outlook
12. The Cold War 1945 -1963
13. Detente: 1963 - 1985
14. Collapse of the Soviet Empire 1985 - 1991
15. World Issues 1945 - 1995
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (Select topics for in-depth study)
1. Europe and the world 1918
2. The Peace Treaties
3. The post-war World
4. Countries and problems
5. Keeping the peace
6. The League of Nations in the 1930s
7. Steps to war 1933 – 1939
8. The final step to war
9. Te world at war 1937 – 41
Instructional Objectives:
The students will continue to:
1. Increase their understanding of man, the world, and God and apply Biblical principles in their evaluation of world events.
2. Realize that the Providence of God has guided history for his Glory.
3. Understand the blessings of righteousness as well as the curse of sin, making history classes an ideal opportunity for character training.
4. Expose the error of Marxism, humanism, modernism, and many other philosophies, pointing to the Bible as the only source of true philosophy.
5. Take a conservative political and economic view of history, identifying liberal principles and dealing with them from a conservative, Christian perspective.
6. Know that without Christ, the idea of the world’s end brings despair, but a Christian can look forward to the end of the world as a fulfillment of God’s plan.
7. Realize that ideas are very important in history, because the way people and nations think directs the course of their actions.
8. Exercise their reasoning abilities by discussing important concepts and giving reasons for their beliefs on all levels of learning – Knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
9. Analyze current events and form good, intelligent opinions.