Dialectic Class Descriptions and Supply List

Dialectic

The Great Conversation III

In this course, Dialectic students will immerse themselves in the Great Conversations of the Modern time period. Through readings of literature from the Reformation to Modern times as well as through lively discussions, their minds will be enlightened, trained, and developed while their hearts are turned toward what is long-lasting and true. Students will be required to read several book selections from Veritas Press’s Omnibus III Secondary curriculum. 

In addition to the Great Conversation, students will also spend time perfecting their persuasive writing skills with the Lost Tools of Writing Level 1.

In Class Curriculum: Omnibus III Student/Teacher Edition (which includes the teacher download), LTW 1 Student Edition and Teacher Edition

At Home Requirements: Students will complete weekly reading assignments and writing assignments.

Fine Arts

In this class students will learn the principles of drawing, shape, color and lines and dive deep into the study of great artists including Picasso, Van Gogh, Degas, Cezanne and others. Skills, activities, and recreations of famous works will be part of this exciting class. 

In Class Curriculum: Living Art Lessons and artist biographies

At Home Requirements: Students will complete reading and other course assignments.

Logic

This Introductory Logic class will welcome your students into the fascinating realm of formal, deductive logic. This text lays the proper foundation for reasoning from the truth of God, training students in the crucial skills of defining terms, determining the truth of statements, discerning and constructing valid arguments, identifying informal fallacies and more. 

In Class Curriculum: Introductory Logic from Roman Roads Complete Set

At Home Requirements: Complete assigned activities from the book and come to class fully prepared to engage in class discussions.

Dialectic Student Supply List