A profound understanding of civic duties and constitutional rights, underpinned by conservative values and christian principles, is essential for nurturing informed, principled leaders.

I’m THRILLED to be sharing about a new American Civics Course (taught by Michael Farris) for high school students, or parents, or younger siblings. It is absolutely FANTASTIC. I’ve listened to most of the lectures over the past month or so, and it has reignited my LOVE for America’s founding, and my desire to be an informed and involved citizen. With the fast-approaching presidential election, it’s even more important to be reminded on the original intent of the role of government established by our Constitution. There are three purchasing options available (described below): individual student use, co-op use, video only (for adults or older teens wanting a refresh in American civics). I highly recommend the video-only course for you if you’re wanting to be more prepared for election day!

With 33% of college students favoring socialism over free enterprise, and 63% feeling intimidated sharing opinions different than their peers, now more than ever, it’s incredibly important to have a deep understanding of American civic duties and our Constitutional rights. Was America’s founding legitimate? What type of government did our Constitution establish? What are the branches of government? What are checks and balances? Are the ideals that motivated America’s founding worth preserving?

The course is a 30-week American Civics Course will guide you and your students to a deeper understanding of three core subject areas: 1) America’s founding principles, 2) the mechanics of government and lawmaking, and 3) the Constitution that makes our system of government possible.

What are the Course Objectives?

Students who complete this course will be able to:

• Identify the inalienable rights and obligations of American citizens.
• Explain the mechanics of voting, the role of political parties, methods for effective citizen participation in the political and civic life of the nation, the balance of powers, executive power, the legislative process and the role of the courts in upholding government adherence to the constitution.
• Describe the history and facts of key constitutional cases and their application to American freedoms as protected in the constitution and Bill of Rights.
• Defend their own stance on the validity of American ideals upon which the country was founded.
• Advocate for the biblical role of the citizen and how a Christian worldview fits into the duties of citizenship and political activism.
• Identify specific violations of constitutional rights and conceptualize sound argumentation against such constitutional violations.

Who is Michael Farris?

Michael Farris – the instructor of this course – is a modern day founding father. His lifetime devotion to protecting and preserving our freedoms (particularly parental rights and the right to homeschool) is unmet in modern days. He worked tirelessly in the 1980s to help make homeschooling legal in all 50 states, founded the Home School Legal Defense Organization in 1983, dreamed up and started a conservative christian college (my alma mater, Patrick Henry College) in 2000, has argued twice before the United States Supreme Court, and continues to fight for free speech, parental rights, and constitutional freedoms.

His education includes a Bachelor’s degree in political science from Western Washington State College, where he graduated magna cum laude. He also earned his Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University and a Master of Laws from the University of London, with honors. Michael Farris played a pivotal role in lobbying Congress for the passage of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 and has been an executive committee member of the Coalition for the Free Exercise of Religion. He is also a prolific writer, authoring over 15 books, along with numerous scholarly and popular articles, contributing to the dialogue on freedom, religion, and the Constitution. Beyond his professional achievements, he and his wife, Vickie, are proud parents to 10 children and numerous grandchildren.

Course Options

There are three options available for purchasing this course:

Option One: Individual Student

In this 30-week high school course, students will delve into the foundational ideals of our government, understand its mechanics, and take ownership of what it means to be an American citizen. Each week includes roughly 5 hours of work and can be modified at the instructor’s discretion to increase or decrease rigor. This option includes:

• Lifetime access
• 25 video lectures
• Supplemental readings for each Unit
• Self Assessments
• 3 Essay Prompts Per Unit
• Final Exam
• Field Trip Ideas

Cost: $299 (use code ADAILYSOMETHING25 for 25% off!)

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Option Two: Co-op Use

In this course, students will delve into the foundational ideals of our government, understand its mechanics, and take ownership of what it means to be an American citizen. For multi-family classrooms of 3 students or more. This option includes:

• 12 months access to your course content
• Individual logins for each student and instructor
• Instructor can add and remove students, track student progress, and see student activity in course

Cost: $150 per student (there is no discount code as this option has been discounted)

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Option Three: Video-Only

This 25-episode course on American civics, taught by Michael Farris is designed for adults (or even high schoolers) interested in deepening their understanding of the U.S. Constitution and civic responsibilities, framed by conservative and Christian viewpoints. The course aims to empower learners, boost their confidence in civic participation, and connect them with a community sharing similar values.

Adults who complete this course will gain:

• In-Depth Understanding: Go beyond textbook knowledge to truly comprehend the U.S. Constitution.
• Faith & Civic Duty: Learn how to align your Christian worldview with your responsibilities as a citizen.
• Actionable Skills: Acquire the tools to challenge and counter constitutional violations effectively.

Cost: $99 (use code ADAILYSOMETHING25 for 25% off!)

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This American Civics Course is a wonderful refresher on how to be an informed and involved citizen. A must-have (for high schoolers and adults, alike) in today’s world! I’ve been given a discount code for you to receive 25% off: ADAILYSOMETHING25. You can also use this link and the discount will be applied automatically! 

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