School Year 2025-2026

 

Personal Finance
Grade Level 9th - 12th
Openings Open
Day(s) and Time(s) Thursday 8:30-10:30
Campus Location Life Christian Academy
Course Description

This class will delve into the foundational concepts of personal finance required for a successful transition into adulthood. It will begin by studying the overarching guidelines of stewardship and generosity set forth in the Scriptures, and then transition to using select portions of Dave Ramsey’s program material for high school and college students to present a basic approach to personal finances. Finally, students will be exposed to various practical aspects of financial management, including making a budget, income generation, expense management, age-appropriate investment principles, etc.

The teacher will provide the following textbooks:

     - Generosity: How God’s Radical Grace Changes Our Perspective on Money & Possessions, by Andrew Field

     - Dave Ramsey’s Foundations in Personal Finance

     - Online material from Dave Ramsey and Crown Financial

 

Homework time expected: 1 hour per week

This class is worth 0.5 credits.


Tuition $100.00 / $0.00 for supplies
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