Creators & Influencers: Faith, Media, and Cultural Impact

Description

Creators & Influencers: Faith, Media, and Cultural Impact

Grades: 10–12
Credit: 0.5 High School Elective (Dual Degree Option)
Format: Self-Paced • Project-Based • Book-Led Instruction

In today’s digital-first culture, influencers, creators, and online voices shape beliefs, identity, and values—especially for teens. Creators & Influencers: Faith, Media, and Cultural Impact is a Christian homeschool high school course that equips students to critically evaluate media, understand influencer culture, and develop biblical discernment in a digital world.

Using How to Be a Christian Influencer as the primary text, students explore media literacy, digital ethics, online leadership, and faith-based influence. Through reflective writing and creative projects, learners move from passive content consumers to intentional communicators who see influence as stewardship and responsibility.

Students analyze real-world creators, examine the ethics of digital leadership, and develop personal convictions about online habits—preparing them for thoughtful cultural engagement and long-term impact.

Major Projects

• Influencer Case Study – Analyze real creators and their messaging

• Digital Discernment Portfolio – Evaluate media through a biblical worldview

• Creator Lab – Practice purpose-driven content creation

• Final Influence Project – Design a meaningful, values-aligned digital presence

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Analyze the cultural power of influencers and digital media

• Evaluate online messages using biblical discernment

• Identify ethical responsibilities connected to influence and leadership

• Develop intentional digital habits rooted in faith

• Create content guided by purpose rather than popularity

• Understand influence as stewardship with real-world consequences

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for students interested in:

• Media, communication, or content creation

• Leadership and cultural analysis

• Psychology or worldview formation

• Faith-based engagement with modern culture

It supports both college-bound and purpose-driven students seeking clarity in a noisy digital world.

Materials Needed

• How to Be a Christian Influencer by Jacqulyne Horbrook

• Notebook or digital document for reflections

• Internet access for media analysis

• Presentation or document software

• Optional: folder for portfolio organization

Time Commitment

4–6 hours per week is ideal for:

• Thoughtful reading or listening

• Mature reflection

• High-quality project work

If a student spends under 3 hours weekly, deeper engagement is encouraged. This course prioritizes formation over box-checking.