**NEWER VERSION OF THIS COURSE IS NOW AVAILABLE** History: The Life and Times of the Ancient Romans with Phillip Campbell (Ancient)

NOTICE: This is an older course recorded with Adobe Connect and/or Vimeo recordings. We are currently working to replace the recordings with new Zoom recordings.  This course is planned to be replaced  July 15, 2024. Please don't hesitate to email us at homeschoolconnections@gmail.com with any questions.

Dear Student,

This course is scheduled to be retired on Nov 30, 2024.  You may continue using this course; however, we highly suggest moving to the new, updated course.  

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How to get the most out of "The Life and Times of the Ancient Romans" with Phillip Campbell:

  • Carefully read the course details below.
  • Order the textbook and the sourcebook (links below)
  • Prepare a notebook for taking notes during recorded lectures and readings.
  • Students begin the course by clicking on the recording and watching Mr. Campbell's lecture.
  • Complete the Reading Assignment. 
  • Take the Quiz, which is automatically graded by the computer. Take to your parent to record the grade. If multiple siblings are taking this course, note that the quiz gives the grade of the last attempt.
  • This course also contains homework with essay questions. Give your completed assignments to your parents for grading.
  • If you need review, go back and watch the recording again, go over the Power Point, check your notes, and/or reread the assigned reading.
  • Repeat until all 12 classes are complete.
  • Once the course is completed to the parent's satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

Total Classes: 12

Duration: 55 minutes

Prerequisite: None, but The Glory of Greece (available through Unlimited Access) is highly recommended.

Suggested Grade Level: 9th to 12th grade

Suggested Credit: 1 full semester History or World History

Instructor: Phillip Campbell

Instructor Email: phicampiii@gmail.com

Course Description: This course will trace the origins and development of the Roman people from their birth as an iron age tribe on the banks of the Tiber to their emergence as a world empire. Besides conventional history, the course will also look at the cultural life of the Romans (religion, art, literature) as well as show how the early Church was born out of the Roman milieu of the first, second, and third centuries. Toward the last few weeks, Roman history and Church history fuse together as the world transitions from Rome to the Middle Ages.

Course Outline:

  • Class 1: The Dawn of Rome
  • Class 2: The Conquest of Italy
  • Class 3: Punic Wars
  • Class 4: Dissolution of the Republic
  • Class 5: The Julio-Claudians
  • Class 6: The Antonines
  • Class 7: Roman Culture, Religion and Society
  • Class 8: Crisis of the Third Century
  • Class 9: The Glory of Constantine
  • Class 10: Church and Empire
  • Class 11: The End is the Beginning
  • Class 12: The Roman Contribution

Course Materials: There are three different resources required for this course:

(1) Textbook: The Romans: An Introduction by Anthony Kamm; 1st or 2nd editions will work, although there might be minor inconsistencies with chapter headings and pagination that you may encounter. Assignments in this course are based on the 1st edition (ISBN: 978-0415120401) but the 2nd edition works as well.

(2) Sourcebook: The Life and Times of the Ancient Romans Primary Document Sourcebook, which you can purchase in the form of a PDF file by clicking this Paypal link. The sourcebook contains primary source readings from ancient authors and is necessary to complete the essays. The PDF file is 131 pages and will be emailed to the address you use for Paypal within 2 days of purchase.

(3) Answer Key: This is provided for free. You can download the password-protected PDF at the bottom of this section.

Homework: Textbook and primary source readings with weekly quizzes (automated for instant feedback) and essay questions graded by parents using the answer. Expect to spend approximately 3 hours per week on homework outside of the classroom.