Curriculum Sections

Sections 1-4 explore what communism is and how it is implemented and maintained. Students will explore the lives of Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin, the human toll of their ideology, Josef Stalin's brutal rule, WWII, and the Cold War. Sections 5-10 will be released in the coming months.

Introduction to Communism

What is Communism, how is it implemented and maintained, and what are its effects on religion?

The fathers of Communism

Learn about the lives, the human toll of their ideology, and the global influence of Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin.

Stalin and the Building of Socialism

Examine Stalin’s rise to power, his brutal rule, and the legacy of the Soviet Union.

WWII and the Cold War

Study the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, the Spanish Civil War, the Cold War, and the eventual collapse of communism in Europe.

Communism Goes Global

Coming soon: Section 5

The End of the Cold War and Communism In Europe

Coming soon: Section 6

The Remaining Captive Nations and Nations at Risk

Coming soon: Section 7

Communism’s Legacy and Impact on Russia Today

Coming soon: Section 8

Literature, Film, and the Environment Under Communist Regimes

Coming soon: Section 9

Conclusions

Coming soon: Section 10