Vol. II · 18 Weeks · 4 ModulesAJES Academy · Est. 2020

Architecture History & Appreciation — From Architecture History to the Modern Stage

Architecture,
History.

Help them read buildings as ideas in stone.

Most finance electives are surveys without a spine. Architecture History gives students the story — from learning to see — with industry history, looking journals, and Scripture woven into every week. Homework and labs grade with AI. Teachers teach.

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1One continuous path
6→36Weeks — flexible by family
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1.0Credit on the family transcript
“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.” — Psalm 24:1“The borrower is slave to the lender.” — Proverbs 22:7“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord.” — Colossians 3:23“A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches.” — Proverbs 22:1“God loves a cheerful giver.” — 2 Corinthians 9:7“The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance.” — Proverbs 21:5“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.” — Psalm 24:1“The borrower is slave to the lender.” — Proverbs 22:7“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord.” — Colossians 3:23“A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches.” — Proverbs 22:1“God loves a cheerful giver.” — 2 Corinthians 9:7“The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance.” — Proverbs 21:5

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03 · A taste of the curriculum

From sacred stones to the modern skyline — form, power, and place. Sacred stones to skyline.

Each chapter is a fly-through of how an industry started, where it is today, and what God's Word says about it.

Chapter 1: Building Before Buildings
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Chapter 1

Origins

Building Before Buildings

Shelter, sacred space, and form before the modern skyline.

Chapter 3: Renaissance and Baroque
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Chapter 3

Renaissance

Renaissance and Baroque

Proportion, drama, and power in built form.

Chapter 7: Postmodernism
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Chapter 7

Post

Postmodernism

Irony, reference, and reaction to pure modernism.

Explore the curriculumFlexible pacing · full curriculum · official records

02 · Two ways to learn

For families, for classrooms — same curriculum.

Whether you're leading a class of twenty or guiding one student at the kitchen table, the platform adapts to you.

For Families & Self-Learners

Your child learns. You stay in the loop.

A complete biblically-grounded curriculum your student works through independently — instantly graded, with weekly parent emails and official transcripts you can take to college admissions.

$20 / year per child · $25 lifetime

For Teachers & Co-ops

Built for teachers who want to teach, not grade.

A complete classroom system — instant grading, exam integrity, parent communications, and admissions-grade transcripts. Teacher lecture slides for weekly prep; bring your own materials anytime.

$49 base + $20 per student

04 · Nothing else like it

This isn't just another textbook.

AI grades first — you approve. A biblical worldview woven into every chapter. Zero administration headaches.

Biblical Perspective Throughout

Not a secular survey with a Bible verse stapled on. Seeing buildings as places of worship, power, work, and home — and asking what good design stewards.

Graded Instantly

Every question graded in seconds with detailed feedback. No stacks of papers. No waiting weeks for results. Teachers save 10+ hours a week.

Interactive Video Lectures

Each chapter pairs long-form reading with homework and assessments — AI grades first so teachers stay on discussion.

Zero Administration

Courses auto-configure. Grades calculate themselves. Report cards generate with one click. Weekly parent emails send automatically. You teach — the platform handles everything else.

Exam Integrity Built In

Timed exams with shuffled questions and answer options. No two students see the same test. Designed for honest assessment without proctoring software.

Official Course Documentation

Generate a professional Course Documentation PDF with curriculum scope, author credentials, assessment methodology, full grade breakdown, and signature lines — everything admissions officers expect.

05 · What it looks like

See the platform in action.

Your Command Center

Courses, students, assignments, and pending reviews at a glance.

Full Grade Grid

Enter, track, and export grades. AI fills in the scores automatically.

The Student Experience

Progress tracking, chapter cards, milestones, and self-paced learning.

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06 · Course objectives

What You'll Walk Away With

Trace the development of financial systems — from ancient barter to digital wallets — and understand how the industries behind payments, banking, investments, taxes, and insurance shape the world you live in.

Apply biblical principles of stewardship, generosity, contentment, and wisdom to every financial decision, recognizing that every dollar belongs to God and you are the manager.

Build a listening ear and historical frame — from ancient sacred song through Baroque glory to the modern stage — so music becomes worship, craft, and culture, not background noise.

Launch and sustain a business with integrity — from accounting and legal setup to pricing, cash flow, and growth — while earning income and building a career that honors God and serves others.

Protect what you've built — guarding against identity theft, scams, and financial traps — and give generously as a lifestyle, not an afterthought.

07 · Fully customizable

Build your own course.

Pick the topics that matter. Select the topics that matter, set your timeline, and get a transcript that counts.

Step 1

Pick Chapters

Choose any combination — a full year, one semester, or a focused 6-week unit.

Step 2

Set Duration

Tell us 6, 12, 18, or 36 weeks. The system auto-distributes everything.

Step 3

Auto-Configure

Grading categories, weighted assignments, pacing — all set up instantly.

Step 4

Get Transcript

Generate a professional PDF for graduation portfolios and college apps.

Course Documentation for Graduation & College

A professional Homeschool Course Description & Academic Record: cover page with student and homeschool info, course objectives and methodology, full curriculum scope and sequence, assessment structure with 7 question types and applied projects, complete grade breakdown, author credentials, certification statement, and dual signature lines. Everything admissions officers expect from a college-prep elective.

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08 · Real feedback

What families are saying.

We've received wonderful feedback running the Architecture History curriculum in our co-op. The chapters are beautifully written and connect buildings, craft, and meaning in ways students remember. Troy taught several sessions in person to refine the material and make the course truly spectacular. The PowerPoint slides and chapter readings kept our students engaged and eager to learn.

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Julie D.

Founder & Director, Cornerstone Academy

My son was genuinely excited to learn with Architecture History. The chapters took him through the history of buildings and how places shape life, and he stayed fully engaged from beginning to end, often sharing what he learned at the dinner table. The biblical integration makes every lesson meaningful. Troy's in-person teaching helped make the course exceptional.

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Jamie M.

Parent of a student

07 · The people behind the curriculum

Meet the team.

Troy Williams — Creator of Architecture History01 / 02

Wrote the book

Troy Williams

SVP, Enterprise Data Strategy — U.S. Bank

Two decades at the intersection of strategy, leadership, and discipleship. Senior Vice President at U.S. Bank, former McKinsey & Company consultant. MBA from Kellogg, BBA from TCU. Board member and treasurer of Haiti Empowered. Architecture History continues the AJES Academy vision — rigorous electives for serious Christian students, rooted in Scripture.

U.S. BankMcKinsey & Co.Kellogg MBATCU BBAHaiti Empowered
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Katie Williams — Health & Fitness Educator02 / 02

Built the classroom

Katie Williams

Health & Fitness Educator · Homeschool Mom

BBA in Marketing and Communications from Texas Christian University. Teaches health and fitness and homeschools the couple's four children, ages 12–16. As the curriculum's first and most rigorous tester, Katie ensures every chapter works not just in theory, but at the kitchen table — where real learning happens.

Health & FitnessHomeschool EducatorTCU BBACurriculum Advisor

09 · Invest in their future

One curriculum. One investment.

No subscriptions. No auto-renew. 60-day money-back guarantee.

For Teachers & Co-ops

$49base/year

+ $20 per student

Teacher dashboard, AI grading, grade grid, timed exams, and PDF transcripts.

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For Families & Self-Learners

$49/child/year

or $25 lifetime

Self-paced student portal, AI grading, chapter gating, weekly parent emails, PDF report cards.

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10 · Common questions

Frequently asked questions.

One more thing

Give them a foundation that lasts.

Whether you're a teacher with a full class or a parent guiding one student — get started in under two minutes.