Description

Self-Paced British History & C.S. Lewis Literature Bundle

Explore the world of C.S. Lewis through history, literature, writing and Christian thought.

Bring history and literature together in this engaging self-paced learning bundle, designed to help students explore the modern era of British history through the life and times of one of Britain’s most influential Christian authors, C.S. Lewis.

Combining a 15-week British History course with two dedicated literature workbooks, this bundle offers a rich opportunity to develop historical understanding, literary appreciation, critical thinking and written communication skills.

Students will discover the historical events, people, ideas and cultural influences that shaped the world in which C.S. Lewis lived, while studying two of his best-known works: The Screwtape Letters and Mere Christianity.

Whether you are looking to enrich your homeschool curriculum, explore classic Christian literature or develop stronger academic skills, this flexible self-paced bundle offers an engaging and meaningful learning experience.

What’s Included?

1. Self-Paced British History: Modern Era

Explore modern British history through the fascinating life and historical context of C.S. Lewis (1898–1963).

This 15-week course takes students beyond dates and historical events, helping them understand the people, ideas and world-changing developments that shaped the modern era.

Topics and activities include:

• The historical context of Britain during the early and mid-20th century.
• World War I and World War II.
• International conflicts and developments in China, Japan and beyond.
• Influential authors, philosophers, world leaders, artists and musicians.
• Christian evangelists, theologians, missionaries and humanitarian figures.
• Scientists, explorers and social activists.
• The social, cultural, scientific and philosophical developments of the period.

A Creative Culminating Project

Students bring their historical research together by planning a historical dinner party featuring famous figures from the modern era.

They will develop a guest list, plan a menu, select music and activities, and present their research in a final presentation they can share with their family or co-op group. Students can even take the project further by organising a real-life historical dinner party!

No additional course materials are required. Everything needed for the self-paced history course is included.

2. C.S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters Workbook

Discover the literary techniques and deeper Christian themes within C.S. Lewis’s thought-provoking work, The Screwtape Letters.

This workbook guides students through the historical background, literary structure and meaning of the text, while developing essential English language and writing skills.

Students will explore:

• Historical background and setting.
• Historical representations of heaven and hell.
• Characterisation and character development.
• Themes, literary devices, form and structure.
• Foreshadowing, allusions, paradox and dramatic irony.
• Journal writing and reflection.
• Creative allegorical writing.
• Formal essay writing and supporting arguments with textual evidence.

Students will learn not only to understand and analyse literature but also to apply the writing techniques they discover in their own work.

3. C.S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity Workbook

Explore the arguments, ideas and Christian beliefs presented in C.S. Lewis’s Mere Christianity.

This workbook supports students as they engage with a challenging and influential Christian text, developing reading comprehension, vocabulary, critical thinking and communication skills.

Students will work through:

• An introduction to the life and background of C.S. Lewis.
• Reading comprehension exercises based on selected chapters.
• Discussion and reflection questions.
• Vocabulary development and the use of idioms.
• Recognising bias, opinion and fact.
• Understanding how propaganda and persuasive communication work.
• Speech writing and developing clear arguments.
• A practical project exploring how to communicate the Gospel message effectively to today’s young people.

The workbook encourages students to engage thoughtfully with Christian ideas while developing the confidence to communicate their own understanding.

Materials to Purchase:

• Mere Christianity, by CS Lewis
• The Screwtape Letters, by CS Lewis

Why Choose This Bundle?

This combination of history and literature provides a wonderful opportunity for students to see how historical events, cultural influences and Christian ideas connect.

Rather than studying history and literature in isolation, students can explore the world that influenced C.S. Lewis and then engage directly with the ideas he expressed through his writing.

Students will develop:

• Historical research and contextual understanding.
• Literary analysis and critical thinking.
• Reading comprehension and vocabulary.
• Essay writing and written expression.
• Speech writing and communication.
• Independent learning and research skills.
• An appreciation of Christian literature and thought.

Flexible Self-Paced Learning

Designed with home-educating families in mind, this bundle offers flexibility to work through the materials at a pace that suits your student and family schedule.

The British History course includes two years of online access from the date of purchase, giving students plenty of time to complete the programme.

Parents or educators provide discussion and interaction around assignments, set deadlines, grade coursework and offer opportunities for students to present their learning.

The literature workbooks provide structured activities to accompany the reading and study of each book.

Who Is This Bundle For?

This bundle is ideal for:

• Homeschool students studying British history and literature.
• Students interested in C.S. Lewis and Christian writing.
• Families looking for a rich humanities-based learning experience.
• Students developing academic reading, writing and research skills.
• Students preparing for further study in history, literature or the humanities.

An Important Note for Students following the US Qualifications Model.

The history course provides the historical context needed to understand CS Lewis and his writing, while the literature workbooks develop the skills needed to analyse prose. This offers students a 1/2 credit for social studies and a 1/2 credit for English Literature & Composition.

A Connected History and Literature Learning Experience

From the world-changing events of the modern era to the imaginative and challenging writings of C.S. Lewis, this bundle invites students to explore the relationship between history, culture, literature and faith.

Give your student the opportunity to think deeply, write confidently and discover the ideas and events that helped shape the modern world.

Begin your self-paced learning journey with Arise Home Education!