If you haven’t heard of Home School Adventure Co. yet, you must not follow me on Facebook. We have enjoyed over the last 6 months or so Philosophy Adventure, Philippians in 28 Weeks (currently an on-going option at SchoolhouseTeachers.com) and most recently, a brand-new offering, Mere Christianity Critical Analysis Journal. You can pick up this just-released item for 10% off (use code 10OFFMC) through January 31st.
The classic work commonly known as Mere Christianity is actually a four-book series which explores the common ground upon which all Christians stand. It brings together Lewis’ legendary radio talks broadcast during World War II previously published as: Right and Wrong as a Clue to the Meaning of the Universe, What Christians Believe, Christian Behavior, andBeyond Personality (or First Steps in the Doctrine of the Trinity), and provides an unequaled opportunity for believers and nonbelievers alike to hear this powerful apologetic for the Christian faith.The Mere Christianity Critical Analysis Journal is a powerful tool to strengthen critical thinking while cultivating a biblical worldview. Although it was originally created to be a companion resource to Philosophy Adventure, it may also be used as group or independent study for teenagers or adults.It provides 10-16 questions for each chapter which can be discussed in:
- homeschools
- co-ops
- classrooms
- Sunday school
- small groups
- families
My 13 year old daughter and I are working through this together. We have downloaded an audio version of the book, Mere Christianity. We listen to a section and then work on our own for the questions. One of our favorite features of the journal is the ability to type in the answers. This is huge for eliminating the resistance for shorter answers due to the lack of interest in actually writing (gasp! — surely my girl isn’t the only one like this). We then spend time discussing our answers and thoughts. It’s helping me to get more out of what I am “reading” as well as strengthening my daughter’s growing skills.
Stacy Farrell’s worldview changed when she embarked on her homeschooling adventure in 2002.
Her background as a consultant and writer well-prepared her to teach communication skills; however, only hands-on experience (and much time spent on her knees) equipped her to mentor her sons through the character-transformation required to help them work toward their full potential.Stacy has spoken at a variety of homeschool conferences and has published articles in leading Christian magazines. She wrote scripts for Willow Creek’s youth ministry, copy for Pastor Bill Hybel’s “Defining Moments” Audio Newsletter, and a broad range of material for corporate and non-profit clients. She also managed a law firm that specialized in civil rights litigation and constitutional law. Today, she loves to help empower students to recover territory lost by “fuzzy thinking” and low expectations. To that end, she created:
- Philosophy Adventure™—Pre-Socratics – designed to help students 6th-12th grade cultivate and defend a biblical worldview by teaching them how to write skillfully, think critically, and speak articulately as they explore the history of ideas
- Philippians in 28 Weeks™ — a simple and painless way to memorize an entire book of Scripture
- The Wise Woman with Literary Analysis Journal Questions – an enchanting fable that unmasks the ugliness of pride and selfishness
- Mere Christianity Critical Analysis Journal — a powerful tool to strengthen critical thinking while cultivating a biblical worldview.
Although Stacy loves to write, speak, and teach, she considers her role as wife to Roger and mother to two precious sons to be her greatest work and privilege. You can learn more about her resources at http://www.homeschooladventure.com.
