Brief Description of 3-in-1 Great Books Courses:
Our “Traditio Nostra” great books courses are 3-in-1 classes that integrate Literature, Philosophy, and Theology into a single reading sequence. The class format is that of a “great books” seminar–students read primary works from the great authors and authoresses of Western Civilization and then discuss them in a round-table format, thus joining what has been referred to as the “Great Conversation.” The students learn to read, listen, speak, relish, and dispute the true, good, and beautiful things that “our tradition” has to offer.
| 7th Grade | 8th Grade | 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade |
| Great Books Primer | Great Books 1 | Great Books 2 | Great Books 3 | Great Books 4 | Great Books 5 |
Detailed DescriptionsÂ
7th Grade: Great Books Primer ~ Western Civilization
This course is an introduction to the Great Books method and to western civilization, covering all three of the historical cycles found in our Great Books courses: Ancient & Classical Times, the Christian Age, and Modern Times. Readings are no more than a few pages and the discussions are specifically crafted for younger students. READ FULL DESCRIPTION
8th Grade: Great Books 1 ~ Ancient & Classical Times
This course covers the three great, ancient contributors to the West: the Hebrews, the Greeks, and the Romans. It is both a Literature and Socratic Discussion course. READ FULL DESCRIPTION
9th Grade: Great Books 2 ~ The Christian Age
This cycle covers the great age of synthesis: from the coming of our Lord to the Renaissance. It is a both a literature and Socratic discussion course. READ FULL DESCRIPTION
10th Grade: Great Books 3 ~ Modern Times
This cycle covers from the beginning of the Enlightenment to the Present. It is a both a literature and Socratic discussion course. READ FULL DESCRIPTION
11th Grade: Great Books 4 ~ America
12th Grade: Great Books 5
