amyc78 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Looking for books, curriculum materials that cover church history, the early church in particular. Suitable for 2nd and 4th graders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I adore the book Church History in Plain Language, by Bruce Shelley. This was the text for my high school Church History course. It is used in high school and college courses. So not suitable for little guys, but it's a resource you might appreciate as a springboard for teaching your kids or to consider for their future. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) I have seen for sale, but not read this series. You can see sample pages of the 1st book in this 5 book set here. Also, Diana Waring's materials might work for you. There are audios available, and many suggestions in the teacher's books. You can download samples and listen to audio excerpts here. Though not a formal study, it might be fun for your kiddos to watch Drive Thru History. The Gospels are the latest installment. I set the dvr to record The Gospels, but the episodes aren't numbered, so we watch them out of order. Not everyone likes Dave Stotts though. ITA the Shelley book is good, but, as Harriet Vane said, it's suited for older students. ETA: Not everyone likes Dave Stotts though. Ditto for Diana Warning. Meant to say, one or all of these could be supplements to whatever spine or program you use. (Books to read, aloud or assign for reading, audios in the car, videos on sick or snow days, etc.) Edited March 11, 2017 by Angie in VA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 One of my favorite books is Martyr of the Catacombs as well as The Life and Legacy of St. Patrick. Two different time periods but both favorite books. Here's the link for the St Patrick book. http://www.shopchristianliberty.com/the-life-and-legacy-of-saint-patrick-pdf/ Veritas Press does a great job weaving church history in with secular history, but it's not an exclusively church history course. I would take a look at the VP catalog because it will have some great books to go along with early church history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 (edited) Have you seen Trial and Triumph? https://www.christianbook.com/trial-triumph-stories-from-church-history/richard-hannula/9781885767547/pd/67544 I also like the History Lives series already linked above https://www.christianbook.com/history-lives-box-mindy-withrow/9781845508142/pd/508142?event=ESRCN|M Operation World is geography more than history https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QKKJ96K/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 You can get these public domain books free elsewhere, but use the Yesterdays Classics page on books of faith for ideas. http://www.yesterdaysclassics.com/catalog/displaycatalog.php?catalog=faith Teaching with Gods Heart for the World A complete one year curriculum centered on world missions http://harvestministry.org/twghw Edited March 12, 2017 by Hunter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amateur Actress Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 The Church in History by B. K. Kuiper might work. Great book. https://www.christianbook.com/the-church-in-history/b-k-kuiper/9780802817778/pd/2817777 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 We LOVED the History Lives series by the Withrows. Hands down. They're chronological and easy peasy to patch into your history. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyc78 Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 I have seen for sale, but not read this series. You can see sample pages of the 1st book in this 5 book set here. Also, Diana Waring's materials might work for you. There are audios available, and many suggestions in the teacher's books. You can download samples and listen to audio excerpts here. Though not a formal study, it might be fun for your kiddos to watch Drive Thru History. The Gospels are the latest installment. I set the dvr to record The Gospels, but the episodes aren't numbered, so we watch them out of order. Not everyone likes Dave Stotts though. ITA the Shelley book is good, but, as Harriet Vane said, it's suited for older students. ETA: Ditto for Diana Warning. Meant to say, one or all of these could be supplements to whatever spine or program you use. (Books to read, aloud or assign for reading, audios in the car, videos on sick or snow days, etc.) I wanted to try Drive Thru History but the disclaimer at the beginning worried me. How violent are the reenactments? I've got a couple sensitive kiddos... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8Arrows4theLord Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 If your children are sensitive, I would postpone doing church history. It is very violent in many areas. Have you considered reading some biographies about famous Christians instead? There are many good children's versions that you could work through. That would give them a good base for church history later. R&S also publishes a very good Bible workbook set for 5th- 8th graders. It will give them a strong, thorough study of the Bible. You could do both R&S and biographies together and then cover Church history later using Sonlight 200 history. Hope you find something that works. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 (edited) I wanted to try Drive Thru History but the disclaimer at the beginning worried me. How violent are the reenactments? I've got a couple sensitive kiddos... Hmmm, it's been a long time since we watched these, other than the Gospel episodes we're watching now. And my kiddo is in high school. I seem to remember a photo or sketch of figures and descriptions of violence more than violent re-enactments, but if there is a disclaimer, then there's a reason for it. I'm sorry I don't remember. I hope someone else will chime in. ETA: Look here. (full episode) Edited March 15, 2017 by Angie in VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyc78 Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 I'm thinking maybe the Veritas Press Gospels self paced will be a better option and less violent than drive thru history... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyc78 Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 If your children are sensitive, I would postpone doing church history. It is very violent in many areas. Have you considered reading some biographies about famous Christians instead? There are many good children's versions that you could work through. That would give them a good base for church history later. R&S also publishes a very good Bible workbook set for 5th- 8th graders. It will give them a strong, thorough study of the Bible. You could do both R&S and biographies together and then cover Church history later using Sonlight 200 history. Hope you find something that works. Yes that is my concern. My kids have been asking about he disciples who were martyred and did St augustine know Jesus personally etc etc and so I've wanted to cover this area of history but not in a way that is super graphic. I like the way SOTW touches on the Crusades and Inquisition without going into too much detail, I was hoping to find something similar. I may try the VP self paced for the Gospels, I imagine this will not be graphic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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