Welcome to the Classical Liberal Arts Academy. This lecture is part of the Sacred Scripture I course and provides a detailed study of Genesis Chapter 1, verses 1–31—the account of the six days of creation.

In this lesson, students explore the inspired text written by Moses around 1400 BC, which reveals God as the Creator of all things and establishes the foundation for the entire history of salvation. Through careful reading, analysis, and interpretation, we examine the order, purpose, and goodness of God’s creative work and the special dignity of man made in His image.

The lecture includes:

A praelectio announcing the lesson’s purpose and historical context

A traditional prayer before study (oratio)

A detailed analysis of the six days of creation (divisio)

A verse-by-verse theological interpretation (interpretatio)

Key memory work, notes, and assessment objectives (comprehensio and demonstratio)

Students will learn to:

Recall what was created on each of the six days

Understand what it means that man is made in the image and likeness of God

Explain the order and pattern of creation and its reflection of divine wisdom

Recognize the theological and moral truths expressed in the text

This lecture is taught by William Michael, Headmaster of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy. To join the Academy for self-paced studies in Sacred Scripture and other classical Catholic subjects, visit https://classicalliberalarts.com.

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