Comparative Civilizations Program: European Expedition

History, Faith, and Art Brought to Life

For Students in Grades: 11 and 12
Format: Synchronous Hybrid Coursework + Overseas Travel
Credits: 12 Credits

To express interest in joining the Comp Civ program, please complete this form.

Program Overview

The Comparative Civilizations Program is an intensely spiritual and life-affirming experience designed for Grade 12 students ready to broaden their worldview. This program moves beyond the textbook, inviting students to walk the streets where history was written and faith was forged.

This program is a "blended multi-credit travel program." It combines rigorous academic inquiry with the transformative power of travel, allowing students to explore the shifts in human thought, art, and religion through a Christ-centered lens.

Curriculum & Credits

This program offers a flexible, heavy-weight credit opportunity. The coursework is designed to best fit your particular interests and transcript needs.

The Core Bundle

Students choose three courses from the following list to form their core curriculum:

• CompCiv – Art Studio 12

• CompCiv – Christian Studies 12

• CompCiv – Comparative Cultures 12

• CompCiv – Philosophy 12

• CompCiv – World Religions 12

(All courses include the overseas travel component).

Major Units: The Four Epochs

The curriculum is structured narratively across four major historical and philosophical eras, guiding students through the development of Western civilization:

1. The First Epoch: In the Beginning

2. The Second Epoch: Shifts in Thought

3. The Third Epoch: A Glorious Interruption (Tensions and Transitions)

4. The Fourth Epoch: Triumphant Human

Assessment & Format

This is a synchronous hybrid course. It requires consistent engagement both online and in the field.

Assessment Approach:

• Weekly Engagement: Participation in weekly synchronous lectures is required.

• Coursework: Completion of 12 weekly assignment sets.

• Experiential Learning: A major Field Assignment completed on-site in Europe.

• Extended Study: Options available for students wishing to go deeper into the material.

Application & Inquiries

Space for the European Expedition is limited and requires careful planning.

For more information about specific coursework, credit combinations, or the travel itinerary, please contact: Mr. Benjamin Robideau or Mrs. Caroline Thomas. 

Duration: approx 10-12 days in the last three weeks of March.

Program Fee: approximately $4000.00