Ancient Christianity

The curriculum follows a direct instruction model with structured video lectures, study guides that outline key content, and assessment through quizzes. Discussion questions provide guided practice opportunities.

Each lesson taught through 'heavily illustrated video lecture' followed by quiz, with 'four-page, downloadable study guide for each lesson' that 'outlines the lecture' and includes discussion questions

Strong historical contextualization is a core strength, systematically building understanding of how Judaism, Greek culture, and Roman civilization shaped Christianity's development. The curriculum traces Christianity from its origins through the fall of Rome.

Detailed coverage of Jewish exile, Hellenization, Maccabean rebellion, Roman control, persecutions under various emperors, Constantine's impact, and the Council of Nicaea provides comprehensive historical framework

The curriculum builds systematic knowledge of early Christian development, doctrines, and key theological concepts. Coverage includes the incarnation, apostolic succession, creeds, and sacramental theology.

Course covers 'the radical nature of the incarnation,' 'apostolic succession and the importance of apostolic authority,' 'the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist,' and discusses creeds and scripture

No specific teacher training materials are mentioned, though the curriculum appears designed for independent student use. Parents are encouraged to follow along to facilitate discussions.

Review notes 'students who can work independently' and suggests 'Homeschooling parents might follow along with the lectures to be prepared to discuss the questions'

The curriculum includes primary source documents as supplemental readings for most lessons. However, the extent of direct engagement with foundational Christian texts like Scripture appears limited.

Review notes 'Most of the readings are from primary source documents' and mentions key biblical passages in study guides, but primary engagement seems supplementary to video lectures

While theological vocabulary appears throughout the content, there's no clear evidence of explicit vocabulary instruction. Key terms are likely introduced through lecture content rather than systematic vocabulary building.

Review mentions theological concepts like incarnation, apostolic succession, and Eucharist, but doesn't describe explicit vocabulary instruction methods