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While the best learning is often done away from a screen, online learning can be a useful complement for teenagers' educational experiences. We've created several online courses in History, Economics, and Literature for middle and high schoolers that takes advantage of the best technology has to offer.

While not required for completion of TAN Academy, these online video lectures provide a an excellent addition to your family's home education curriculum.

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Virgil’s Aeneid: The Founding of Nations in the Will of God

Taught by Henry Russell, Ph.D.

Why should a Catholic study Virgil? These ancient texts and the world view they represent are part of the pre-Christian era and so lack the revelation of Jesus Christ. However, because men of all times and places are made for God, all civilizations reveal the pursuit of truth and represent it in partial glimpses. Ancient Roman texts such as the Aeneid often transcend their time and even pave the way for the fullness of truth found in the Catholic faith.

This course explores those partial truths in the light of Christ, which allows us to deepen our understanding of the ancient world from which Western Civilization sprang. Not only are the core philosophies of this course Catholic, and the aim of its exploration aligned with the Faith and revelation, but Dr. Russell also begins every lecture in prayer. Through this ancient text, the course forms students in both mind and heart for a deeper love and appreciation of God’s promise of the Redeemer and his incarnation as man.

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Homer’s Odyssey: The World Without Fathers

Taught by Henry Russell, Ph.D.

Why should a Catholic study Homer? These ancient texts and the world view they represent are part of the pre-Christian era and so lack the revelation of Jesus Christ. However, because men of all times and places are made for God, all civilizations reveal the pursuit of truth and represent it in partial glimpses. Ancient Greek texts such as the Odyssey often transcend their time and even pave the way for the fullness of truth found in the Catholic faith.

This course explores those partial truths in the light of Christ, which allows us to deepen our understanding of the ancient world from which Western Civilization sprang. Not only are the core philosophies of this course Catholic, and the aim of its exploration aligned with the Faith and revelation, but Dr. Russell also begins every lecture in prayer. Through this ancient text, the course forms students in both mind and heart for a deeper love and appreciation of God’s promise of the Redeemer and his incarnation as man.

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An Introduction to Economics

Taught by Hannah King, Ph.D..

It must not be supposed that the Church so concentrates her energies on caring for souls as to overlook things which pertain to mortal and earthly life.   ~Pope St. Leo XIII, Rerum Novarum, no. 42

TAN Academy introduces a 32-part introductory lecture series on economics for high schoolers. These lectures, taught by Dr. Hannah Kling, cover the basic tenets of economic principles and financial literacy in order to inform the choices of the students as they grow. In addition, this one-semester course provides foundational knowledge of personal finance, which will reap dividends in adult life. It is perfect for anyone who will live in the world but not of it,teaching not only the fundamentals of how a capitalist-based system works but also how to use money wisely as individuals.

Integrated with TAN Academy’s 12th Grade Economics Lesson Plan. This Video Lecture Series is part of TAN Academy’s 12th Grade curriculum but can be used in any high school grade.

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History: Renaissance to Modern Times

Taught by Kathleen Lewis

Join TAN Academy’s journey through salvation history to better understand Christ and our own place in his plan!

TAN Academy presents a 30-part history lecture series on The Renaissance and Modern Times (1517 – 1965) for the middle school level following The Old World and America and The Story of the Church. Kathleen Lewis engages middle school students in the exciting story of the Church during the age of discovery and the emergence of the modern world. She describes both the historical events and figures as well as the role the Catholic Church played, or its response to, the pivotal moments of early modern and modern history. 

Integrated with TAN Academy 8th Grade Lesson Plan. This Video Lecture Series is part of TAN Academy’s 8th Grade curriculum but can be used in any middle school grade.

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History: The Early Church & Medieval Times

Taught by Kathleen Lewis

Join TAN Academy’s journey through salvation history to better understand Christ and our own place in his plan!

TAN Academy presents a 31- part history lecture series on The Early Church and Medieval times (33 A.D. – 1309 A.D.) for the middle school level following The Old World and America and The Story of the Church. Kathleen Lewis engages middle school students in the exciting story of the Church during its early years through the flowering of Christendom. She describes both the historical events and figures as well as the role the Catholic Church played, or its response to, the pivotal moments of early modern and modern history. 

Integrated with TAN Academy 7th Grade Lesson Plan. This Video Lecture Series is part of TAN Academy’s 7th Grade curriculum but can be used in any middle school grade.

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High School Ancient History

Taught by Hanael Bianchi, Ph.D.

Join TAN Academy’s journey through salvation history to better understand Christ and our own place in his plan!

TAN Academy presents a 32-part history lecture series on Ancient History for the high school level following The Founding of Christendom by Dr. Warren Carroll. Lecturer Dr. Hanael Bianchi brings the ancient world alive as the stage that prepared the world for the Incarnation of Christ. He describes both the historical events and figures and explains how those events and people contribute to the eventual founding of the Church. 

Integrated with TAN Academy’s Ancient History Lesson Plan. This Video Lecture Series is part of TAN Academy’s 10th Grade curriculum but can be used in any high school grade.

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High School World History

Taught by Chris Cona

Join TAN Academy’s journey through salvation history to better understand Christ and our own place in his plan!

TAN Academy presents a 32-part history lecture series on American History for the high school level following Dr. Anne Carroll’s Christ the King Lord of History. Chris Cona provides a comprehensive examination of the history of the world from Abraham through the late 20th-century. All events and persons are interpreted in the light of Jesus Christ and his life, death and resurrection.

Integrated with TAN Academy’s 11th Grade History Lesson Plan. This Video Lecture Series is part of TAN Academy’s 11th Grade curriculum but can be used in any high school grade.

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Declaration Statesmanship: A Course in American Government

Taught by Ricard Ferrier, Ph.D.

Declaration Statesmanship is a one of a kind American Government high school course. It unites history, philosophy, and civics in a dynamic blend of narrative and argument. The authors of the course continually endeavor to match the thoughtfulness and elegance of the multiplicity of original sources and fundamental texts found in this course which were pivotal in the founding of the nation.

Declaration Statesmanship has been designed as a one semester course in American Government for high school students. The program is made up of 4 different components which give students everything they need. The components are a Coursebook, a Reading Book, a Teacher’s Manual, and a Video Lecture Series. The 14 part Video Lecture Series of 30 minute lectures accompanies the coursebook chapters. These classroom style lectures dig into the original texts and documents from the course providing additional insights and expounding upon important points and themes.

This course is the perfect tool to inform future generations of their rights, duties and responsibilities as American citizens living in the civic state that is the American Government.

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