Homeschool Heritage Studies Curriculum
We have much to learn from the grand narrative of history. We see throughout history the consequences of personal decisions and the rise and fall of nations who pursued or abandoned God’s eternal values. Our curriculum will enable your student to see history as an epic story from God’s perspective and witness the real-life consequences of sowing and reaping on both an individual and a global scale.
Heritage Studies 1
Build a foundational knowledge of family and community to explore the history of the United States
Heritage Studies 2
Build a foundational knowledge of community, government, and citizenship
Heritage Studies 3
Discover world cultures and basic geography
Heritage Studies 4
Survey American history from its founding to World War II
Heritage Studies 5
Examine American history from the first settlement to the Obama administration
Heritage Studies 6
Explore ancient civilizations on multiple continents
World Studies
Trace ancient civilizations to current events from the perspective of a biblical worldview
American Republic
Trace the development of the United States from the colonies to the present
Cultural Geography
Take a continent-by-continent tour of the world
World History
Follow the development of world civilizations in Asia, Europe, Africa, India, and the Americas
United States History
Study the foundation and progress of the United States of America
American Government and Economics
Examine economics and the branches of American government
Heritage Studies and Science 1
These combined courses include two single-semester courses covering social studies and science
Heritage Studies and Science 2
These combined courses include two single-semester courses covering social studies and science
Heritage Studies and Science 3
These combined courses include two single-semester courses covering social studies and science
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What makes our homeschool Heritage Studies curriculum unique?
Our curriculum enables your student not only to recite historical events, but to examine, investigate, and analyze facets of history. Our courses devote time to equipping your student with social studies skills and opportunities to apply course principles. The curriculum also examines primary sources, giving your student immersive experiences with original documents and accounts. We teach your student not only to recall facts, but to learn from history.
Homeschooling with a Biblical Worldview
A heritage studies curriculum with an integrated biblical worldview will help your student assess personal and national choices from the authority of God’s Word. Your student will examine various leaders’ choices that adhere to or abandon biblical principles and the aftermath of those choices. History presented from a biblical worldview provides demonstration after demonstration of the sovereign justice and mercy of God.
Teaching Heritage Studies
History is full of difficult choices with enormous consequences. Our desire is that your student will examine history in alignment with biblical truth and humility. Your student will connect and apply biblical principles to historical decisions where the biblically accurate path may not have been clear. We endeavor to review controversial events against the backdrop of God’s Word.
What parents love about homeschooling Heritage Studies with us
I am so happy that we went with BJU Press this year! I did a lot of research on what other online programs are available and thought this offered the best Christian education for the best price. I was looking for an online program that had different features such as video instruction, text book, and worksheets, and this has it all. It takes my kids about 25-45 minutes per subject to compete each lesson and do the assignment. I love that I still have total control over what is assigned and can skip any lesson or assignment that I choose.
- by Kristimistie
We absolutely LOVE this curriculum! It is refreshing to learn History as it should be, with no hidden agenda. The teacher did a fantastic job of keeping my student engaged and well informed! Ordering the curriculum was so easy and I received the books so quickly I was surprised! My student loves BJU curriculum and the Distance Learning Online Program! We are planning to continue through High School with BJU! BJU for life, for this family!
- by R. Lehman
This is a pretty thorough course on American history. You could use it for high school if you wanted. The course is taught from a politically conservative perspective. I love that the whole Constitution is included in the text! The teacher is interesting. My daughter feels like she's making a presentation rather than talking to her, but that's a personal preference. The best part of the course in my opinion are the essay assignments. It's great critical thinking and synthesis of information. It is definitely good preparation for high school.
- by Mom of 3