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Engage Worldview Academy

Updated: Mar 22, 2024




Registration is now open!


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Late registration for students is accepted

*Foundation Worldview (8-12 students class) only need a $50 deposit.

First week of classes start in the Spring on Thurs, Jan 4th, 2024 at

520 Thunderbird Drive, 79912




Quick reference:





  • Facilitator for the 8-12 Year old "Foundation Worldview" Class: Jen Parsa & Annette Vanderzwan

  • Click here to register your kids for this class.

  • For more info on the Foundation Worldview Curriculum, click here.

  • Younger students and families are welcome to join us on our Feb 8th Zoo Creation tour with our older students and Spring Break Grand Canyon Trip




Table of Contents:


Basic Overview of the Engage Worldview Academy

What is the Engage Truth Worldview Academy?

The Engage Worldview Academy is an opportunity for students to grow in their understanding of a Biblical worldview, defend the faith in the public square, share the gospel and grow in relationships with the Lord and each other.

Why you should consider the Worldview Academy?

  • Click here to read my new article on this topic.

  • Click here for another evaluation if the full Academy is the right fit?

Who is the Academy For?

  • 8-12 year olds: This spring (2024) we are offering a new class (just 1 hr) by Foundation Worldview on comparitive Worldviews.

  • Middle School, High school and College Students, parents & non-parent adults.

    • Gap Year? Some students may decide to be a part of the Academy as a Gap Year before going to college.

What will students do at the Worldview Academy?

  • Classroom time and/or Engage Your World:

    • Foundation Worldview (8-12 yo): See the Foundation Worldview curriculum website for more info. *Younger students are welcome to attend field trips if their parent attend as well. See below.

    • Classroom time (13+ to Adults): Students will read at home and come prepared for a discussion and/or teaching time on various topics in worldview, theology, philosophy, cultural issues, and learn how to respectful debate these ideas like Jesus and Paul. We will watch a short dvd series on some weeks (i.e. ICR videos or The Genesis Academy) 

    • Engage your World: Every other week students will go Engage the world via field trips, evangelism outings or a Dino soft tissue lab after morning class time. Some of these options may be...

      • Worldview Surveys/evangelism around the city

      • Engaging with people from other religions (Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, new agers, etc.)

      • Creation guided hikes (Franklin mts, dino tracks, zoo, etc)

      • Worldview analysis of a natural history museum

      • Worldview Analysis at the Art Museum

      • Star gazing

      • Dinosaur Bone labs

  • Are there big assignments and events every semester?

  • There are several field trips that we will take every semester. However, assignments (reading, papers, presentations) are optional and dependant on how much each student and/or parent would like to get out of the Academy and if they would like our Worldview Certificate (see below for more info).

  • Semester assignments:

    • Weekly reading assignments- Click here or below to download the guide for the Academy in the fall

    • Mid semester Assessment (fall & spring)

    • Two debates a semester on worldview issues

    • (fall) Apologetic paper & presentation interacting with objections to Christianity


2024 Spring Academy guide (older students) coming soon!


Engage Worldview Academy Certificate

Can students receive a Certificate at the end of the year?


  • Every student that participates but opts not to do the requirements for a certificate, will get a participation certificate. If students choose to do the semester assignments (see the fall or spring guide), they can receive one of our Worldview Academy Certificates (click here or read below for more on each Certificate requirements):

    • Truth Warrior- students takes 1-4 classes (not attending the full day) but decides to the requirements for the Young Ambassador or "Christian Ambassador for select class(es), may receive the Truth Warrior Certificate.


  • Young Ambassador Certificate - This is a scaled down Certificate for students that don't want to do all of the reading in the Academy.



  • "Christian Ambassador" certificate.

  • Students that receive the Christian Ambassador certificate are eligible to become a future leader in Engage Truth Ministries (field guide, help teach a class in the Academy, or a discussion leader). A field guide helps lead groups to do worldview discussions and is a college student or older or assists the lead guide.




  • Those who receive an Engage Certificate for year 1 will be up for consideration for teaching a class at our Engage Truth Summer camp in the future and becoming a creation tour guide or worldview field guide.

  • Homeschool students may also consider counting our logic and philosophy classes as a school credit in logic. This is not an official accredited school, but merely a ministry focused on training students in a robust Biblical Worldview that leads to students being bold defenders of the truth.

  • Spring Ambassador Certificate requirements: (see pics below)





Mid-Semester Assessment info (for those doing the Certificates)

  • First assessment of the first semester (2023). Click here or on the attachment below to download:

  • Second mid semester assessment (spring 2024):

    • Christian Ambassador version: click here.

    • Young Ambassador version (little to no reading): click here.


What are some skills that the Academy will help students develop?

  • Worldview analysis & Socratic Dialogue

  • Learn how to test ideas against scripture.

  • Growth in the ability to discuss popular objections to Christianity with unbelievers without compromising Biblical convictions yet engaging with gentleness and respect

  • Growth in evangelism opportunities

  • Growth in public speaking, writing, logic and presentation skills.

  • Growth in self-discipline for the sake of growth in personal holiness and using your time wisely to the Glory of God.

  • Clarifying future career path and how to confidently engage with others in any topic in whatever career path your choose.

  • Development of future leaders, field guides and teachers in the Academy (college students or adults)

Statement of Faith and handling disagreements

What do your teachers believe and what if the student disagrees with the teacher?


Currently Caleb Harrelson is our only Academy teacher. Our future Academy teachers will all need to be in agreement with the Engage Statement of faith.  Students are welcome to attend the Academy that do not agree with our teachers to learn from them; however, all teachers will be teaching from a protestant position as if we really believe that it is the correct and Biblical position. Please read our statement of faith before signing up. Diversity of viewpoints among the students, as expressed in discussion, is allowed, but respect (even when there is sharp disagreement) is expected

What other classes may be offered in the future?

After we finish the first year of the Academy, we will first prayerfully evaluate everything. Lord willing, we would like to add more teachers and special topics tracks in the academy. For example, we plan to add a special track for muslim evangelism, abolishing abortion track, cult evangelism, creation science research track and much more. Stay tuned! Year 1 will lay the foundation for the rest of the years in the Academy!

Big Events connected with our Worldview Academy

  • It's Your World (Sept. 22-23, 2023)

  • Engage Your City- Evangelism training day (TBD)

  • Preview day for public school students (TBD- evening or Sat)

  • Creation conference (Nov 11th with Dr. Lisle)

  • Grand Canyon Trip (Rim trip Spring Break, March 12-16th, 2024)

Cost per semester or class


Basic notes:

  • At least a $50 deposit to secure your spot

  • Yes, we offer payment plans.

  • We are trying to grow our scholarship fund.

Various Academy levels:

  • Full Academy student: $350 a semester per student + cost of books (purchase on your own)

    • Open to 8th grade-adults (must pass a background check)

    • Parents of registered students can attend for no additonal cost.

  • Half Day: $175 a semester + cost of books per classes they choose to attend- This wouuld be for attending 3-4 classes a week.

  • Foundation Worldview (8-12 yo class): $75 a semester per child

  • One Class: $75 a semester + cost of Books


Are we able to observe an Engage Academy community day before signing up for class?

  • Yes, upon special request, you are able to observe and attend one-two weeks for free before making a semester commitment. However, note that deciding in the middle of the semester instead of beforehand may lead you to be behind in some of the reading. Either way, we are glad you are considering the Academy!

Will there be scholarships available?

  • We will try to help find sponsorships to assist each student as needed. We also encourage students to work to earn their money for the Academy or raise funds like a local missionary would. We are training the next generation to reach our lost country and you should consider fundraising like a missionary for this training.


Frequently Asked Questions

"Is it a drop-off program?"


You are welcome to drop your student off, but we would also like to request that you attend a half or full day at least 4 times every semester with your student(s).


"When will I receive my weekly guide that tells me what to read before each week and other assignments?"


For week 1- just read the first chapter of each of the books. We will get you the full fall semester guide soon..


"What if my student can't keep up with the weekly reading?"


The student can just show up and take notes. They can CHOOSE their level of engagement. Also, they can consider being a "Jr. Academy" student and just attend some of the morning classes and Engage day activities. See "junior Academy" rates below.



Academy Schedule & Reading List:


Fall Reading List (2023) for older students

  1. Apologetics Study Bible (Theology & Church History)

  2. Everyone’s a theologian (theology & Church history class)

  3. 40 questions on interpreting the Bible (theology & Church history class)

  4. The Story of Reality   (Basic Apologetics/ Reliability of scripture)

  5. Testimonies to the Truth (Basic Apologetics/ Reliability of scripture)

  6. Creation Basics and Beyond  (Creation/Genesis Defense)

  7. Finding Truth (Worldview Apologetics)

  8. The Popular Handbook on World Religions (Worldview Apologetics)

  9. Saving Leonardo (Worldview Apologetics)

  10. Unraveling Philosophy  (Philosophy)

  11. Tour Guide to Debate  (Debate/Logic)

  12. How to think (Dr. Juan Valdes)  (Debate/Logic)

  13. Tactics  (Debate/Logic)



Spring Reading List (2024)

Church History

  1. Apologetics Study Bible (Theology & Church History)

  2. Letter to Diognetus (Theology & Church history class)

  3. Confessions by Augustine (Theology & Church history class)

  4. Church History by Simonetta Carr   (Theology & Church history class)

Basic Apologetics

  1. How we Got the Bible (Basic Apologetics/ Reliability of scripture)

  2. The Holiness of God  (Basic Apologetics/ Reliability of scripture- '24 camp book

  3. The Book that made your World (Basic Apologetics/ Reliability of scripture)

Genesis Apologetics

  1. Coming to Grip with Genesis (Creation/Genesis Apologetics)

  2. Your Guide to the Grand Canyon  (Creation/Genesis Apologetics


Worldview Apologetics

  1. Mere Christianity (Worldview Apologetics)

  2. Faithfully Different (Worldview Apologetics)- '24 Camp book*

  3. Five Lies of our Anti Christian Age  (Worldview Apologetics)- '24 Camp Book


Christian Philosophy

  1. The consequences of Ideas  (Philosophy)

  2. How do we know? (Philosophy)


Debate/Logic

  1. Tour Guide to Debate  (Debate/Logic)

  2. How to Think (Debate/Logic)

  3. Lincoln-Douglas Debate Manual- downloand & Print  (Debate/Logic)

  4. Trivium Table for Debate  (Debate)


Reading Guide per semester (Students seeking the "Ambassador Certificate" should read and do this)

  • Fall ('23) Reading Guide: click here

  • Spring Reading Guide ('24): click here

    • Highlight of Spring assignments for the Ambassador certificate for Year 1, second semester (see pics below)

  • We have three levels of Certificates with their requirements listed below:







Basic Academy Schedule & Location

  •  Thursdays- Sring ('24) starts on Jan 4th

  • Location- Coronado Baptist 520 building


  1. 8am- Worship time, then Theology & Church history class

  2. 9am- Basic Apologetics/ Reliability of scripture

  3. 10am- Genesis Apologetics

    1. **10:30am-11:30am- Foundation Worldview (8-12 YO class)

    2. 11:30am- Pick up kids or games and lunch outside

  4. 11- Worldview Apologetics

  5. 12- Lunch

  6. 1- Philosophy

  7. 2- Debate

  8. 3/3:10pm- Day ends. Clean up

  9. 3:25- PIck up students

Fall Full Schedule (2023)

August

  • August 10- Week 1- Introduction to various topics & discussion on week 1 from assigned reading.

    • *Watching Genesis Impact at 10am.

  • Aug 17th- Week 2- "Engage Week"- class time in the morning & Cultural engagement week in the afternoon at UTEP.

  • Aug 24th- Break

  • Aug 31st- week 3


September


  • Sept 7th- week 4- "Engage Week" with Muslims or worldview surveys at UTEP

    • Zoom with a creation scientists in the am.

  • Sept 14th- Break

  • Sept 21- week 5---Creation Hike this week.

  • Sept 28th- week 6- "Engage Week" (first debate)

October

  • Oct 5th- Break

  • Oct 12- week 7

    • Zooming with a creation scientist this week.

  • Oct 19- week 8- "Engage Week" at the Art Museum & creation hike in the morning.

  • Oct 26- Break

November

  • Nov 2nd- week 9

  • Nov 9th- week 10- "Engage Week" (Dinosaur Soft tissue lab)

  • Nov 16th- Break

  • Nov 23rd- Break

  • Nov 30th- week 11


December


  • Dec 7th- week 12 "Engage Week" & final fall week (second debate) & creation hike in the am.

  • Monday- Dec 11- End of the year/fall XMAS party.

Spring Schedule (2024)

January


  • Jan 4th- week 1

  • Jan 11th-week 2 "Engage Week" - Normal schedule in the morning and field trip to UTEP for evangelism around 10am (older students field trip)

  • Jan 18th- Break

  • Jan 25th- week 3

February


  • Feb 1st- Break

  • Feb 8th- week 4- Zoo Creation tour led by older students.

  • Feb 15th- week 5

  • Feb 22nd- Week 6- (first debate in the afternoon)

  • Feb 29th- Week 7


March



April


  • April 4th- Break

  • April 11- week 11- Dinosaur Bone lab (time tbd

  • April 18th- week 12- "Engage Week" UTEP evangelism (final week, debate & presentations)

    • Monday, April 22nd-5-9pm End of Semester Celebration Dinner, Award ceremony & Student Presentations- Location: The Bishops.







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