Beginning Apologetics Course Info

Beginning Apologetics

Maur Hill-Mount Academy

Fall 2008

Room: # 9

Mr. Shaw Leach

Email: sleach@mh-ma.com

 

 

Course Description/Objectives

Beginning Apologetics is a seminar style class designed to give the student an opportunity to read in great detail the compelling reasons that the Church believes with certainty that the Christian faith is true. The in-class time will be spent with the mindset that the very best thing we can do for others is to persuade them of this truth, in which there is joy and peace and love incomparable in this world, and infinite and incomprehensible in the next.  With philosophy, theology, and a little honest reasoning, we will role-play discussions on various aspects of Christian Apologetics: The fundamentals of the Catholic faith, Discussions with other Faiths (Mormons, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Muslims and various Protestant denominations), The Eucharist, Atheists and New-Agers, Bio-Ethics, Marian Dogma, Interpreting and defending Scripture, The End Times

 

Texts

Ÿ Beginning Apologetics Binder (books 1-9 and Bible quote reference sheet)

Ÿ Catechism of the Catholic Church

Ÿ The Catholic Youth Bible

Ÿ Various handouts throughout the semester J

 

Grading and Assignments

Ÿ Grading will be based on a point system

-       Class discussions will be graded for involvement and preparation

-       Quizzes will be done in-class orally

-       Tests and Exams will be done orally in 5-10 minute sessions

-    There will be an oral presentation/defense from a list of topics concerning   Christian Apologetics and an accompanying paper

Ÿ Extra Credit opportunities will be made available throughout the semester

      -    If E.C. is late, there is NO credit.

Ÿ Grading Scale –

A 94-100       B+ 87-89       C+ 77-79       D+ 67-69

A- 90-93        B 84-86         C 74-76         D 64-66

                        B- 80-83        C- 70-73        D- 60-63

                                    F 59 and below

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To Obtain Full Credit

Ÿ All assignments must be turned in at the beginning of class on the date that it is due

Ÿ Name and class period on top of page

Ÿ Every day an assignment is late, one letter grade will be dropped from said assignment

Ÿ Daily Reading, Quizzes, and Tests: It is the student’s responsibility to find out missed work. Daily assignments missed due to an absence should be turned in or made up after the student returns - see teacher for due dates. It is the student’s responsibility to schedule tests with the teacher outside of class time.

 

Materials Needed for Course

Ÿ White college rule paper

Ÿ Pen (no red)

(There will be note checks at various times throughout the semester that will go toward a participation grade. So be ready for them!!!)

 

Requirements

Ÿ Abide by all school rules – Be on time!

Ÿ Bring proper materials for each day of class!

Ÿ Participate in class activities and discussions with kindness and respect!

Ÿ Come to class each day smiling!

 

 

Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope!

-      St. Peter