| Course Title |
Year |
Units |
| The Heritage of Our Faith
(0113) |
9 |
(Required) 1 |
This course focuses
on the application of God's Old Testament revelation to
the hearts of teenage Christians. The basis of study is
the broad sweep of Old Testament history and thought,
with an emphasis on the Messianic promise. Correlated
with this survey are units of study on personal Bible
study, identity, worship, and friendship.
These units are intended to help the student transfer
Biblical insight to practical Christian living.
Pre-req: None |
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| In the Steps of Jesus (0123) |
10 |
(Required) .5 |
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This course covers an introduction to the Bible, the
intertestamental times and Apocrypha, as well as a study
of the life of Christ. The emphasis
is on understanding and applying the life and teachings
of Jesus.
Pre-req: The Heritage of Our Faith
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| Proclaiming Christianity
(0124) |
10 |
(Required) .5 |
This course
uses the text of the book of Acts and the 13 epistles of
St. Paul to understand the Christian faith of the early
church as it became established in this world. Using the
message which guided the life and actions of 1st Century
Christians, comparisons and applications are made for
the challenges facing 21st Century Christians as they
seek to carry out Christ’s command to be His witnesses.
Pre-req: The Heritage of Our Faith |
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| Living Christianity (0133) |
11 |
(Required) 1 |
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This course provides a review of doctrine, a survey
of church history, a discussion of problems the young
Christian faces, and an overview of worship, stewardship
and evangelism. This course emphasizes living your Christian
faith.
Pre-req: In the Steps of Jesus & Proclaiming
Christianity
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four quarter-unit courses are required during the Senior
year: |
| Teenage Evangelism (0140) |
12 |
.25 |
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This senior communications course
reviews basic witness skills including: one-liners,
S.A.L.T., and witness to a sinning friend. It reviews
witness tools for the unchurched including T.A.S. (Talk
About The Savior) and the Great Exchange. It introduces
the student to the Friend-to-Friend process for problem
solving and explores modern witnessing techniques
including telemarketing the faith. The course requires
the investment of several hours off campus in real-life
witness situations. Participants master the presentation
of the faith in school, and then share the faith as
representatives of the WELS and WLHS with people
off-campus. Course participants will experience a new
confidence and be better prepared to give an answer to
those who ask about the hope they have in Jesus Christ.
Pre-Req: Living Christianity
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| Biblical Archaeology (0142) |
12 |
.25 |
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This elective course features a study of the Bible
in the light of archaeological discoveries. Attention
is given to such buried cities as Ur, Jericho, Nineveh
and Babylon, as well as to many ancient objects and
writings which relate to biblical history. In addition
to building up one's faith, this course provides much
information for defending the truthfulness and reliability
of the historical statements of the Bible.
Pre-req: Living Christianity
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| From Friendship to Marriage
(0144) |
12 |
.25 |
This elective
course will seek to develop skills and attitudes that will
develop and deepen relationships and will help to prepare
you for marriage. Among the topics explored will be
communication skills, differences between the sexes and
their roles, changes in relationships, what makes a good
spouse, and how love expresses itself (romance, sex, and
waiting). This team-taught course will promote student
participation.
Pre-req: Living Christianity |
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| Christian Life Planning
(0146) |
12 |
.25 |
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This elective course is intended to be a capstone to
the high school student's spiritual training. Students
will consider who they are in Jesus and the impact that
this has on their future plans. The course also includes
a Christ-centered look at Stephen Covey's Seven Habits
of Highly Effective People.
Pre-req: Living Christianity
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| Church Art and Architecture
(0148) |
12 |
.25 |
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This elective course offers a survey of our art heritage
in building forms and art forms used in Christian churches
from the time of the early Christians to the present.
Symbolism techniques, such as stained glass, mosaics,
and carvings are studied along with styles of architecture.
Pre-req: Living Christianity
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| Church Music (0151) |
12 |
.25 |
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This elective course provides a critical examination
of music in the Christian church and the process by
which music is selected for worship. It includes a
survey of the historical background of the liturgy,
hymnody, the organ, and the choir, as well as developing
trends in contemporary church music. Listening to
recorded examples of church music, performance of
hymnody, evaluations by students, and an "organ crawl"
to area churches broaden the student's ability to
understand the role and scope of church music.
Pre-req: Living Christianity
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| A Comparison of Christian
Churches (0152) |
12 |
.25 |
This elective
course provides a study of the teachings and practices
of various Christian churches and an opportunity to evaluate
these churches in the light of God's inerrant Word. Special
emphasis is given to Roman Catholic theology, the various
Lutheran Synods and the Evangelical Movement in America
today. Students explore the influence of liberal theology
on the various branches of Christianity as well as the
impact of current trends in Christianity today.
Pre-req: Living Christianity |
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| Corinthians (0153) |
12 |
.25 |
This elective
course gives an opportunity to see how the great Apostle
Paul dealt with many of the problems of the church at
Corinth, problems which still trouble us in our churches
and personal lives today.
Pre-req: Living Christianity |
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| Luther (0156) |
12 |
.25 |
We honor, but
seldom read or hear, the works of Martin Luther. This
elective allows the student to judge Luther on the basis
of his own words. The class examines Luther's view on
Charismatics
and Catholics. The class visits and interviews members
of both of these religious groups as it determines what
Luther would say to them today. Class discussion is emphasized. The student will gain a new perspective
on our unique doctrinal position as Lutherans.
Pre-req: Living Christianity |
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| Non-Christian Religions
(0158) |
12 |
.25 |
To prepare
students to witness to the world, this elective course
focuses on the teachings of the major religions of the
world: Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism.
Additionally, the students will explore other threats to
faith including postmodernism, cults, Mormonism, Jehovah's
Witnesses, and the New Age Movement.
Pre-req: Living Christianity |
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Pasos y Puentes - Gospel
Outreach in Spanish (0159) |
12 |
.25 |
This course is
designed to be the spiritual capstone of a student's study
of Spanish language and culture. We will begin with a
study of cross-cultural ministry in general, then quickly
move into an overview of the religious climate in Latin
America with an emphasis on the influence of Roman
Catholicism. We will spend the majority of our time
acquiring tools for outreach in Spanish, including
memorization of key Bible passages and a simple Law-Gospel
presentation. We will conclude our quarter with an
enriching study of Christian Worship in Spanish, and we
will examine familiar Bible stories from a Spanish VBS or
Sunday School curriculum This class is designed for the
student who has a strong desire to share his/her faith
with a Spanish-speaking soul.
Pre-Req: Living Christianity and successful completion
of Spanish 2 |
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| Religion and Science (0160) |
12 |
.25 |
The scientific
community imposes many of its beliefs upon the Christian.
This elective course points out the proper distinction
between science and religion and gives the Christian some
guidance when dealing with issues such as evolution, genetic
engineering, abortion, astrology, New Age, etc.
Pre-req: Living Christianity |
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| Revelation (0161) |
12 |
.25 |
Revelation, one
of God's greatest courage and comfort books of the Bible,
is explored in all its beauty and mystery in this elective
course. John presents an overview of the entire New Testament
age in the context of a monumental struggle between the
Lamb and the Dragon with his beasts. No one can leave
the study of this book without being affected by John's
inspired look behind the curtain.
Pre-req: Living Christianity |
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| Sunday School Teachers
(0163) |
12 |
.25 |
Recognizing the
importance of teaching children the truths of God, students
enrolled in this course will have the opportunity to develop
skills and gain an appreciation for teaching children
in a Sunday School setting. We will learn and practice
the parts of an effective Sunday School lesson, study
the qualifications of a Sunday School teacher, and learn
about the characteristics of children at various ages.
We will use written materials, audiovisual presentations,
teacher and student lesson demonstrations, and actual
classroom observations. For those students considering
a career (ministry) in teaching, this class will also
provide an opportunity to explore the basic elements of
teaching.
Pre-req: Living Christianity |
