WESTMINSTER COVENANT ACADEMY

CURRENT COURSE OFFERINGS & ENROLLMENT

 

WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT OFFERING ANY COURSES.

 

The following courses are available ala carte.  Each course offered uses free Puritans’s Home School Curriculum textbooks and Westminster Covenant Academy digital lecture files .  If you are interested in taking a particular course listed below, please copy and paste the Course Registration Form into an email, fill out the information requested, and email it to info@puritans.net , with “course registration form” in the subject heading.  The cost per student per course is only $49 (see payment method and terms).  Students taking a course through the Academy will be asked to submit assignments and tests to the Academy electronically via email. Graded assignments and tests will be returned to students electronically.  Upon completion of each course, the student will be emailed a Certificate of Completion (pdf format), showing the course grade.  If you have questions about a course, send your queries to email address info@puritans.net.

 

 

Course Number

Course Name

Course Description

Student Textbooks, Workbooks and Other Resources Required for the Course

Course Prerequisites

Teacher

Bib061

Bible Survey

Survey of the books of Genesis and Exodus. 

  1. The book containing tests for administration to students is PHSC  cata #1094. 
  2. The book containing assignments is PHSC  cata #1095.

 

 

Must be a high school student. 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Bib062

Bible Survey

Survey of the books of Leviticus to Joshua. 

  1. The book containing tests for administration to students is PHSC  cata #1094. 
  2. The book containing assignments is PHSC  cata #1095.

 

Must be a high school student. 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Bib071

Bible Survey

Survey of the books of Judges to II Kings. 

  1. The book containing tests for administration to students is PHSC  cata #1094. 
  2. The book containing assignments is PHSC  cata #1095.

 

Must be a high school student. 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Bib072

Bible Survey

Survey of the books of I Chronicles to Job. 

  1. The book containing tests for administration to students is PHSC  cata #1094. 
  2. The book containing assignments is PHSC  cata #1095.

 

Must be a high school student. 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Bib081

Bible Survey

Survey of the books of Psalms to Song of Solomon. 

  1. The book containing tests for administration to students is PHSC  cata #1094. 
  2. The book containing assignments is PHSC  cata #1095.

 

Must be a high school student. 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Bib082

Bible Survey

Survey of the books of Isaiah to Lamentations. 

  1. The book containing tests for administration to students is PHSC  cata #1094. 
  2. The book containing assignments is PHSC  cata #1095.

 

Must be a high school student. 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Bib091

Bible Survey

Survey of the books of Ezekiel to Daniel. 

  1. The book containing tests for administration to students is PHSC  cata #1094. 
  2. The book containing assignments is PHSC  cata #1095.

 

Must be a high school student. 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Bib092

Bible Survey

Survey of the books of Hosea to Malachi. 

  1. The book containing tests for administration to students is PHSC  cata #1094. 
  2. The book containing assignments is PHSC  cata #1095.

 

Must be a high school student. 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Bib101

Bible Survey

Survey of the books of Matthew to Acts. 

  1. The book containing tests for administration to students is PHSC  cata #1094. 
  2. The book containing assignments is PHSC  cata #1095.

 

Must be a high school student. 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Bib102

Bible Survey

Survey of the books of Romans to Revelation. 

  1. The book containing tests for administration to students is PHSC  cata #1094. 
  2. The book containing assignments is PHSC  cata #1095.

 

Must be a high school student. 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Bib111

Westminster Larger Catechism

First in a four-semester study of the Westminster Larger Catechism.

The study book is PHSC  cata #1021.

Completed study of Westminster Shorter Catechism. 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Bib112

Westminster Larger Catechism

Second in a four-semester study of the Westminster Larger Catechism.

The study book is PHSC  cata #1021.

Bib111 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Bib121

Westminster Larger Catechism

Third in a four-semester study of the Westminster Larger Catechism.

The study book is PHSC  cata #1022.

 

 

Bib112 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Bib122

Westminster Larger Catechism

Fourth in a four-semester study of the Westminster Larger Catechism.

The study book is PHSC  cata #1022.

 

Bib121 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Comp101**

Introduction to Computer Programming

Introduction to Visual Basic programming.

The book that shows course content is PHSC  cata #1045.

 

Bib121 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Econ111

Economics (Economic Philosophy)

Teaches students economics from a reformed Christian perspective. 

  1. The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1070. 
  2. The student workbook is PHSC  cata #1071.
  3. Appendix A practice problems at http://www.howardcc.edu/social_science/microbk.htm (extra credit assignments)
  4. Appendix A practice problems at http://www.howardcc.edu/social_science/macrobk.htm (extra credit assignments)
  5. AP course and exam info for microeconomics at http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_miceco.html?micro
  6. AP course and exam info for macroeconomics at http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_maceco.html?macro

Must be a high school student. 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Gre121

Introduction to Greek

This course combines an introductory study of the Greek language with a study of the preeminent Greek book, the New Testament of the Bible.

The study book is PHSC  cata #1073.

 

None 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Gre122

Introduction to Greek

This course combines an introductory study of the Greek language with a study of the preeminent Greek book, the New Testament of the Bible.

The study book is PHSC  cata #1073.

 

Gre121 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Heb111

Introduction to Hebrew

This course combines an introductory study of the Hebrew language with a study of the preeminent Hebrew book, the Old Testament of the Bible.

The study book is PHSC  cata #1069.

 

None 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Heb112

Introduction to Hebrew

This course combines an introductory study of the Hebrew language with a study of the preeminent Hebrew book, the Old Testament of the Bible.

The study book is PHSC  cata #1069.

 

Heb111 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Hist032*

 

World / Church History

Course surveying early Christian church history. 

  1. The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1008. 
  2. The assignments for the course are found in PHSC  cata #1007.

None 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Hist041*

 

World / Church History

First of a 2-semester course surveying Old Testament church history. 

  1. The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1003.  (This course covers the Introduction and Chapters 1-10 in the textbook.)
  2. The test book is PHSC  cata #1088.

None 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Hist042*

 

World / Church History

Second of a 2-semester course surveying Old Testament church history. 

  1. The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1003.  (This course covers Chapters 11-21 in the textbook.)
  2. The test book is PHSC  cata #1088.

Hist041 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Hist051*

 

World History

First of a 3-semester course surveying world history. 

  1. The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1012.  (This course covers Chapters 11-21 in the textbook.)
  2. The assignment and test book is PHSC  cata #1092.

None 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Hist052*

 

World History

Second of a 3-semester course surveying world history. 

  1. The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1012.  (This course covers Chapters 11-21 in the textbook.)
  2. The assignment and test book is PHSC  cata #1092.

Hist051 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Hist053*

 

World History

Third of a 3-semester course surveying world history. 

  1. The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1012.  (This course covers Chapters 11-21 in the textbook.)
  2. The assignment and test book is PHSC  cata #1092.

Hist052 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Hist061*

 

British History

First of a 3-semester course surveying British history. 

  1. The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1035.  (This course covers Chapters 1-16 in the textbook.)
  2. The assignments for this course are found in the teacher’s manual at PHSC  cata #1034.

None 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Hist062*

 

British History

Second of a 3-semester course surveying British history. 

  1. The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1036.  (This course covers Chapters 17-29 in the textbook.)
  2. The assignments for this course are found in the teacher’s manual at PHSC  cata #1034.

None 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Hist063*

 

British and Irish History

Study of Patrick and his legacy 

  1. The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1043.  (This course covers Chapters 17-29 in the textbook.)
  2. The assignment book for this course is PHSC  cata #1053.

None 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Hist071*

 

British History

Third of a 3-semester course surveying British history. 

  1. The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1037.  (This course covers Chapters 30-41 in the textbook.)
  2. The assignments for this course are found in the teacher’s manual at PHSC  cata #1034.

None 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Hist072*

 

World / Church History

First of an 8-semester course surveying world history in the New Testament era, with a special focus on church history. 

  1. The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1041.  (This course covers Chapters 1-17 in the textbook.)
  2. The assignment and test book for this course is PHSC  cata #     .

None 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Hist081*

 

World / Church History

Second of an 8-semester course surveying world history in the New Testament era, with a special focus on church history. 

  1. The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1041.  (This course covers Chapters 18-23 in the textbook.)
  2. The assignment and test book for this course is PHSC  cata #     .

None 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Hist082*

 

World / Church History

Third of an 8-semester course surveying world history in the New Testament era, with a special focus on church history. 

  1. The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1041.  (This course covers Chapters 24-30 in the textbook.)
  2. The assignment and test book for this course is PHSC  cata #     .

None 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Hist091*

 

American History

A survey of colonial American history. 

  1. The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1000. 
  2. The assignment and test book for this course is PHSC  cata #     .

None 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Hist092*

 

American History

A survey of US history. 

  1. The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1041. 
  2. The assignment for this course is PHSC  cata #1089.

None 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Hist101*

 

American History

A survey of one’s state history. 

Assignments for this course are explained in PHSC  cata #1087.

 

None 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Hist102*

 

World / Church History

Fourth of an 8-semester course surveying world history in the New Testament era, with a special focus on church history. 

  1. The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1041.  (This course covers Chapters 31-35 in the textbook.)
  2. The assignment and test book for this course is PHSC  cata #     .

None 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Hist111*

 

World / Church History

Fifth of an 8-semester course surveying world history in the New Testament era, with a special focus on church history. 

  1. The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1041.  (This course covers Chapters 36-39 in the textbook.)
  2. The assignment and test book for this course is PHSC  cata #     .

None 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Hist112*

 

World / Church History

Sixth of an 8-semester course surveying world history in the New Testament era, with a special focus on church history. 

  1. The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1041.  (This course covers Chapters 40-51 in the textbook.)
  2. The assignment and test book for this course is PHSC  cata #     .

None 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Hist121*

 

World / Church History

Seventh of an 8-semester course surveying world history in the New Testament era, with a special focus on church history. 

  1. The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1041.  (This course covers Chapters 52-60 in the textbook.)
  2. The assignment and test book for this course is PHSC  cata #     .

None 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Hist122*

 

World / Church History

Eighth of an 8-semester course surveying world history in the New Testament era, with a special focus on church history. 

  1. The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1041.  (This course covers Chapters 61-73 in the textbook.)
  2. The assignment and test book for this course is PHSC  cata #     .

None 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Lit091*

 

Introduction to Ancient Literature

An introduction to the study of Ancient Literature. 

The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1048.

Must be a high school student. 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Lit092*

 

Ancient Literature I

A continuation of the study of Ancient Literature.  There is an emphasis on reading ancient source material in this course.  Ancient Literature, Ancient Chronicles I especially focuses upon the chronicles of the Middle East, Africa, and Asia

The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1050.

Lit091 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Lit101*

Ancient Literature II

Ancient Literature, Ancient Chronicles II especially focuses upon the ancient literature of Europe. 

  1. The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1059.  
  2. The student workbook is PHSC  cata #1060.

Lit092   

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Lit102*

Analysis of Literature I

Teaches students how to analyze literature from a reformed Christian perspective. 

  1. The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1066.  (This semester covers the Introduction and Chapters 1-5.)
  2. The student workbook is PHSC  cata #1067. 

None

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Lit111

Analysis of Literature II

Teaches students how to analyze literature from a reformed Christian perspective. 

  1. The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1066.  (This semester covers Chapters 6-12.)
  2. The student workbook is PHSC  cata #1067. 

None

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Lit112*

Literature of the Medieval Era

Surveys literature of the Medieval Era
  1. The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1059.  
  2. The student workbook is PHSC  cata #1060.

Lit092   

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Lit121*

Literature of the Reformation  Era

Surveys literature of the Reformation Era
  1. The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1059.  
  2. The student workbook is PHSC  cata #1060.

Lit092   

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Lit122*

Literature of the Modern Era

Surveys literature of the Modern Era
  1. The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1059.  
  2. The student workbook is PHSC  cata #1060.

None   

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Log121*

Logic

An introduction to logic

In process.

None   

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

PhSci082*

Philosophy of Science

Introductory consideration of the nature of science, especially as it relates to origins.

In process.

None

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Pol112*

Civics (Political Philosophy)

An introduction to political philosophy.
  1. The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1074.  
  2. The student workbook is PHSC  cata #1075.

None   

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Speech091*

Public Speaking Theory

Introductory speech and debate course. It includes Christian apologetics (how we should defend the Christian faith in our speech). 

  1. The Bible.  (One that is free on the internet is at http://www.blueletterbible.org/ . )
  2. Public Speaking and Debate (at http://www.puritans.net/curriculum/Public Speaking and Debate.pdf)  
  3. An Introduction to Argumentation and Debate by Christy L. Shipe .  It is sold at the HSLDA Bookstore and you may purchase it at the website http://www.hslda.org/bookstore/ .  Textbook only.
  4. Always Ready: Directions for Defending the Faith by the late Dr. Greg Bahnsen. It is published by Covenant Media Foundation, and can be purchased at the website http://www.cmfnow.com/product.asp?0=203&1=209&3=710 .
  5. Audio of “The Great Debate” between Bahnsen and Stein.  Tapes or audio files of the debate can be purchased at such websites as http://www.cmfnow.com/subcat.asp?0=207 and  http://www.pointsouth.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=BAHNSENG-STEIN&Category_Code=FT&Store_Code=ABS
  6. Assignments are found in the Student Textbook at http://www.puritans.net/curriculum/Public Speaking and Debate.pdf

None

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

Speech092*

Public Speaking Application and Practice

Introductory public speaking course. It includes Christian apologetics (how we should defend the Christian faith in our speech).  The focus of this course is on application and practice.

The student textbook is PHSC  cata #1097.  

Speech091 

J. Parnell McCarter  (his bio)

 

* This course is scheduled to become available in the Spring 2007 semester.

** This course is scheduled to become available in the Fall 2007 semester.

 

 

 

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