Middle school is for students in 7th-9th grade. The Veritas Omnibus middle–school curriculum is taught on a three–year cycle that is repeated in upper school; we will use Omnibus I for the 2025–2026 school year for both home and class work. Students will read and discuss the great books of Western civilization. This class is a combination of literature, theology, and history. Through reading and discussing these books as well as various writing projects students will learn to love what is true, good, and beautiful, to think like Christians, and become more like Jesus.
You do not need teacher materials as your tutor will be providing instruction to your student. You may be able to find used materials:
- Optionally you may purchase any edition of the Veritas Omnibus I student textbook or e–book. This is not required for the class but you can use it to guide at–home discussion or to assign additional work at home.
- For the fall semester, we will be discussing the following required reading:
- Bible: Genesis, Exodus
- Epic of Gilgamesh
- Code of Hammurabi
- Black Ships Before Troy, Sutcliffe (Illustrated version may have nudity.)
- Odyssey, Homer (Fagles translation recommended)
- The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, C.S. Lewis
- Histories, Herodotus (selected readings)
- For the spring semester, we will be discussing the following required reading:
- Till We Have Faces, C.S. Lewis
- The Early Histories of Rome – Livy (selected readings)
- Julius Caesar – Shakespeare
- The Eagle of the Ninth – Sutcliffe
- Prince Caspian, C.S. Lewis
- Aeneid, Virgil (Fagles translation recommended)
- Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis
Note on Translations: Many of these older books can be found online for free. However, it is recommended that the students purchase a solid, modern translation. It makes reading more enjoyable. If a translation is not recommended, then Penguin Classics is usually a good choice.
Science: Science in the Atomic Age
This is a lab-based course where students will learn about the Lord’s good design in areas such as atoms, molecules, DNA, and cells. They will also learn the history behind many of these discoveries. Books required:
- Science in the Atomic Age, Jay Wile
- Science in the Atomic Age, Answer Key and Tests
- All lab materials will be provided.
Fall Elective: Logic
Students will study fallacies and informal logic and will learn to think clearly, resist manipulation, and argue effectively in a way that honors Jesus. Required books:
- The Amazing Dr. Ransoms Bestiary of Adorable Fallacies, Douglas Wilson
- The Unaborted Socrates, Peter Kreeft
- The Best Things in Life, Peter Kreeft
Spring Elective: World Religions and the Triune God
Students will study the major world religions including Islam, Judaism, Bhuddism, Hinduism, atheism, and others and the worldviews that support these religions. Students will then contrast the Living and True God of the Scriptures with the false gods of these world religions. Required books:
- Bible
- Westminster Standards; we recommend this edition from the OPC
- The Universe Next Door, James Sire (Any edition will do)
Choir
Students will learn to sing in parts, read music, and use their voice to glorify the Lord.