Knowing that God is the author and controller of all history, the overall purpose of the Social
Science Department is to study the uniqueness of God’s world within the framework of the
individual subjects offered. Strong emphasis is place on man’s relationship to God, God’s
world, and other men. Areas covered include where man came from, the development of
Western civilization, the development of the American nation, the structure of the family and
American institutions, and our responsibility to and role in government. Current events are
discussed in the light of God’s Word. Thus, with a mingling of the past and present, in view of
the Word of God, we aim to give each student a solid foundation in the history of institutions and
a sound basis for making judgments in today’s world.
Goals
1. Recognize that knowing and accepting themselves is necessary for living their lives as
human beings created in the image of God.
2. Recognize that Christian citizenship involves being well informed on the structure of
government and institutions, communicating with public servants, voting regularly, and
praying for those in authority over us.
3. Understand the role of the Christian principles in the founding of the American nation and
