Just as science is the study of God’s creation, humanities is the study of God’s providence in human history. At Wilson Hill Academy, we do not approach humanities simply as a study of what man has done; we approach the study of all aspects of human history as a revelation of what God has accomplished and what he is revealing about himself. Thus, we study art, literature, philosophy, culture, politics and economics in our humanities courses, not only to learn more about ourselves but also (and ultimately) to learn about God and his redemptive purpose in history.
The starting point and framework for learning in each humanities course is the biblical worldview as established in God’s Word. As we consider and discuss questions concerning the nature of God, of man, of creation, of good, evil and salvation as expressed variously in Western culture since antiquity, we do not begin with ourselves or some vague position of neutrality but with the Bible. Through our humanities courses, students are taught to be learners, to attend closely to key developments in history, to delight in beautiful, good and true stories and poetry, to see the central place of art and language in a culture, and ultimately to learn how to think biblically about each of these things.
Rhetoric 2/Senior Thesis is designed to be a capstone experience for Wilson Hill seniors. The course represents the culmination of the student’s training in the arts of grammar, dialectic and […]
Students encounter The Great Conversation as it unfolded during the Middle Ages through a study of some of the most influential works of the medieval times. The course covers the […]
Covering the same period as The Great Conversation 3, this course is designed for upper level School of Rhetoric students and challenges them to discuss how the people, ideas, and […]
Fundamentals of Research & Presentation introduces students to logic-level research and presentation skills as they use the history of their own home area (state, province or country) as the research […]
This college-level course surveys the history of painting, sculpture, and architecture from the cave paintings of Lascaux to the splatterings of Jackson Pollock. Students will gain a Christian understanding of […]
Students encounter The Great Conversation as it unfolded during the Middle Ages through a study of some the most influential works of the medieval times and some works inspired by […]
Have you ever wrestled with the tough questions of life? How can there be a good God if there is so much evil in the world? What does Christianity have […]
Students study some of the most influential writings and events that shaped the modern world, beginning with the Protestant Reformation. Students will continue to develop their ability to both thoughtfully […]
Having worshiped at the altar of unaided Reason in the 18th century, Western Man drifted toward a more subjective, emotionally-driven philosophy of progress and optimism in the 19th century. But […]
This course is designed for students who begin The Great Conversation courses in ninth or tenth grade and can benefit from a survey of ancient works before moving on to […]
Covering the same time period as The Great Conversation 1, level 4 takes the student deeper into the works of many of the same authors. Homer, Plato, Livy and Virgil […]
Are there “laws of thought” just as surely as there is a law of gravity? The answer is a resounding “yes!” In this course we will learn how to reason […]
Done with Logic 1? You’ve just begun the life-long journey of learning how to think with excellence. Join us as we continue to study the science and art of thinking […]
This is a somewhat abbreviated version of the full-year Logic 1 class intended for new students who need to shore up their foundation in logic before moving on to Logic […]
This Rhetoric 2 Readiness Self-Paced course introduces students to the central concepts and practical principles of the ancient art of rhetoric which will be necessary for advancing on to Rhetoric 2/Senior Thesis. This course […]
Students engage the Great Conversation at its beginning by learning some of the earliest and most beautiful stories ever written, along with the major events and ideas of ancient Mesopotamia, […]
Both Rhetoric courses carry the honors designation. Rhetoric I introduces students to the concepts and practical principles of the ancient art of rhetoric, the third part of the classical Trivium. […]