History of the World Wars (elective)

Class Description:  The twentieth century was one of the most destructive in human history. What propelled the world leaders into warfare not just once, but twice during the first half of the 1900s? How did these conflicts (re)shape the global landscape? Scripture instructs us that God “changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and establishes kings” (Daniel 2:21). This study seeks to understand the events and the people who engaged in the two world wars, while also aiming to discern God’s providence through those decades. Course Objectives:  At the end of this course, the student will be able to... Identify the military and political leaders of the major powers for both world wars Create a timeline of at least 15 events for both world wars Design a map of one major conflict during one of the wars Write an Encomium of one figure from the wars Develop a persuasive paper concerning one aspect of the wars Deliver a presentation considering God’s providence in th