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Time and time again students walk away from government and economic classes not knowing how to leave an impact or make a difference in today’s culture and politics. Family Protection Ministries aims to solve this issue by offering a one of a kind, extensive, Government and Economics class for Christian private homeschool students who are high school juniors or seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Class Information:
This is two one-semester ONLINE classes that are taken together as one intensive class. The class is equivalent to 1-semester of Government and 1-semester of Economics with a recommendation of 10 high school credits.
Why:
Our Goal is to equip students with an understanding of government, how to effectively impact it, and to emphasize our important responsibility as Christians to engage the culture and politics for the glory of God.
Age/Grade:
Any private homeschool junior or senior in high school is welcome to apply.
Time:
Classes are Monday mornings from 10am-12pm.
Schedule:
The first day of class will be held on August; 18th; meeting once a week every week (excluding holiday breaks) until the December 15th, resulting in a one semester, 16 week course.
Instructor/Teacher:
The main instructor will be Nathan Pierce, FPM’s Executive Director, a homeschool graduate and father. Nathan has been working in government and teaching about government and advocacy for over 20 years.
Curriculum:
BJU Press American Government and Economics textbooks.
Required Textbooks:
Government Book List:
- BJU American Government 4th Ed.
- God and Politics by Mark Dever
- Miracle at Philadelphia by Catherine Drinker Bowen
Economics Book List:
- BJU Economics 3rd Ed.
- Whatever Happened to Penny Candy by Richard J. Maybury
- Whatever Happened to Justice by Richard J. Maybury
Cost:
$120
(50% off for CHEA and STOA members)
Want More Infomation?
For more information Call the FPM office or E-mail us your questions.
Student Alumni Testimonials
I took FPM’s Econ/Gov class last year, and I really enjoyed the content and discussions we had in class. Each week, the class would open with a student led portion, discussing current events and a relevant Bible verse. Personally, I enjoy interactive classes, where questions are asked and arguments are made by the students, with the teacher taking on a more proctor role. This class had that, and the perfect balance of lectures mixed in. The later half of the class was spent discussing great books and the course material. My personal favorite book we read was the Law by Frederic Bastiat, because his ideas made me think differently about the role of government. I would highly recommend this class to anyone who enjoys thoughtful discussions and reading great books. This class made otherwise boring subjects enjoyable!
The FPM Government and Economics class helped me learn more about God’s purpose for government and society. It also taught me the basics of economics, how our decisions impact the economic stability of a country, and how we should be stewards of the means we have and use them for God’s glory. The curriculum was taught in a clear and straightforward manner, and the various books that were assigned gave me a greater understanding of different concepts. The teachers were also very supportive and encouraged class discussion. Overall, it was a really fun and engaging class!