Live Class: Advanced English Literature

Journey to far-off places in Apologia’s Live Class: Advanced English Literature: Exploring Biblical Principles Through Literature. Your instructor, three-time published author, and conference speaker Cecelia Schmidt, will guide you and your classmates through reading and analyzing the themes of seven character-building books.

But blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear. For truly, I say to you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it. -Matthew 13:16-17

GRADE LEVEL: 8th – 10th (recommended)

CLASS DATES: Aug 20, 2024-May 13, 2025

DAY OF THE WEEK: Tuesday

TIME: 11:30 am-12:30 pm ET

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Description

In Apologia’s Live Advanced English Literature class, students will read seven character-building books by Lamplighter Ministries. These books aim to strengthen students’ relationship with Christ as they study the Christian themes woven throughout each book and apply those truths to their lives. Students will also learn to think critically about story elements, such as characters, plots, and themes.

Prerequisites: None
Course Credit: One High School English Credit

Syllabus

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Required Class Materials

A Peep Behind the Scenes by Mrs. O.F. Walton
Escape from the Eagle’s Nest by A.L.O.E.
The Bishop’s Shadow by I.T. Thurston
Shipwrecked, But Not Lost by Hon. Mrs. Dundas
Titus: A Comrade of the Cross by Florence M. Kingsley
The Alabaster Box by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
The Robbers’ Cave by A.L.O.E.
Computer with microphone

Course Topics

Biblical themes:

A Peep Behind the Scenes: The love of the Good Shepherd
Escape from the Eagle’s Nest: Evangelism,
The Bishop’s Shadow: Killing bad habits and serving others
Shipwrecked, But Not Lost: Trusting in God’s sovereignty
Titus: A Comrade of the Cross: Self-sacrifice & self-denial
The Alabaster Box: Imitating Christ in loving service of others
The Robbers’ Cave: Shining as lights in the darkness

Course Specifics

At the end of each book study, students will be required to write a 500-word essay. At the conclusion of each semester, students will take an exam to quiz their knowledge of the books studied.

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Additional information

grade	Middle School, High School
product-type	Live Class
subject	Literature and Arts

Key Features

Live Class: Advanced English Literature

Instructor

Cecelia Schmidt

B.A. English, M.A. Biblical Counseling