What We Believe Series from Apologia (Who is God?)
What We Believe Series from Apologia (Who is God?)
Description
Apologia has given us a valuable course of study for family
spiritual growth with its What We Believe series. This series provides a
thorough and age-appropriate examination of all major worldviews to develop a
student’s biblical worldview.
The What We Believe series is divided into four volumes: Who
is God? Who
Am I?Who
Is My Neighbor? and What
on Earth Can I Do? Each hardcover Text is beautifully illustrated and
includes the engaging written lessons. Each lesson covers two weeks with three
days per week and is written conversationally to students. The heart of each
lesson is to guide students through a journey of discovery, helping them grasp
the essential principles of a Christian worldview. Interesting articles,
biographical sketches, illustrative artwork, and suggestions for notebooking
topics are included to support this journey. The lessons also include an overview,
learning objectives, vocabulary study, memory verses, personal application, and
related prayer. Lessons conclude with Worldview in Focus, which is an ongoing
study using The House of Truth, a visual model developed by Summit
Ministries. The What We Believe series does not hesitate to take on
difficult questions such as: What is God like? If God created the world, why
isn't it perfect? What does it look like to humbly serve others? Where am I
building my life? And Why did God create me?
Although the course could be completed with just the Text, a
Bible, and a personal journal or notebook, the supplemental Notebooking
Journals provide an attractive and appealing space for the student to keep
notes and responses. The Journals are designed to be a keepsake record of the student’s
spiritual growth throughout each course. Two options are available: the Notebooking
Journal for grades 4–8, which includes a fair amount of writing prompts, or the
Junior Notebooking Journal, which is a great option for families wanting to use
the course with younger children alongside older siblings. It may also be a
good option for a student who struggles with fine motor skills. MP3 Audio CDs
provide text content that can be downloaded to computers or devices.
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
