How should we endure trials?

What makes a great man?

What brings happiness?

What is true justice?

These are some of the philosophical questions that medieval authors wrestled with during the Dark Ages, a period of economic, cultural, and intellectual decline in Western Europe that followed the fall of the Roman Empire.

Great Books is an honors-level class incorporating primary documents, classic literature, and various essay writing skills. This is a gently challenging course for those who want an enriching, classical education. Together, we will discover the ideas contained in the Great Books of the Middle Ages that have shaped Western civilization and filter these ideas through the lens of Scripture.

The emphasis of the class will be on annotating literature and sharing in class discussions. Based on notes and discussions centered on essential life questions, students will demonstrate an understanding of themes as they construct a variety of essays designed to encourage a modern culture to engage with and learn timeless lessons from classic literature.