**NEWER VERSION OF THIS COURSE IS NOW AVAILABLE**The Theology of Super Heroes with Kevin O'Brien (Theology)

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This course is scheduled to be retired on December 31, 2021. You may continue, if you wish; however, you can begin using this other course since it is more contemporary -https://moodle.homeschoolconnectionsonline.com/course/view.php?id=2753

Instructor Access (Optional grading support) is available for this course! See the sidebar to the right for signup information.

How to get the most out of The Theology of Super-Heroes With Kevin O’Brien:

  • Watch each Recorded class session.
  • Complete all quizzes and assignments. Parents can grade any essay questions, or they may purchase Instructor Access for Kevin O'Brien to grade the essay questions.
  • The reading for each week can be found in that week's module.
  • Repeat for each until course is completed.
  • Once the course is completed to the parent's satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records. Homeschool Connections does not provide record keeping.

Duration: 45 minutes

Prerequisite: None

Suggested Grade Level: 6th to 9th grade

Suggested Credit: One full semester Theology, Modern History, or Literary Analysis

Instructor: Kevin O’Brien

Instructor Email: kevin@classeswithkevin.com

Course Description: Superheroes have been part of pop culture since the first Superman comic book in 1938. They have captivated America’s attention in books, movies, and television shows - but why? This course will take a look at the lessons to be learned from superhero stories. We will evaluate how superheroes are a form of modern mythology, continuing the tradition of ancient myths. And more importantly, we will examine the Christian elements in these stories of heroism and sacrifice.  We will also identify the virtues that the heroes possess and we will talk about how to emulate them.

 Course Outline: We will see examples from old comic books in class, and students will be asked to watch movies or clips from movies on their own.  The class outline is ...

  1. Superman

  2. Docetism

  3. Batman

  4. Arianism

  5. Spider-Man

  6. Eutychianism

  7. The Incredibles and God's Grace

  8. Green Lantern

  9. Pelagianism

  10. Father Dangerous

  11. Incredibles 2 and Nihilism

     12. Super Hero Jeopardy!

Course Materials: PDF files provided by the instructor, plus various films to watch at home, available through a variety of streaming services.

Homework: Readings, movies, and tests amounting to about two hours per week outside of the classroom.