Join Trent Horn from Catholic Answers and learn about the New Testament through an in-depth study of St. Paul’s letters.

How to get the most out of Introduction to Catholicism 102, Part Two: The Pauline Letters with Trent Horn:

  • First, read the course materials below before the first class meeting.

  • Then have a notebook ready and available for class notes each live session.

  • Read assignments before class meetings

  • Watch that week’s recording if you need to revisit information from our live session.

  • Do the assignments, quizzes, and any extra work assigned for that week.

  • Once the course is completed to the parent's and professor’s satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

Introduction to Catholicism 102, Part Two: The Pauline Letters

Instructor: Trent Horn

Instructor Email: thorn@catholic.com

Course description: This course will cover the New Testament letters traditionally attributed to St. Paul and provide critical background information, discussion of major themes, and answers to common questions and objections.

Course outline:

Week 1: Who was St. Paul?

Week 2: 1 and 2 Thessalonians

Week 3: Galatians, Philippians, and Philemon

Week 4: 1 Corinthians I

Week 5: 1 Corinthians II

Week 6: 2 Corinthians I

Week 7: 2 Corinthians II

Week 8: Romans I

Week 9: Romans II

Week 10: Romans III

Week 11: Colossians, Ephesians, and Titus

Week 12: 1 and 2 Timothy

Course materials: The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: New Testament  (2nd edition). ISBN: 978-1-58617-250-3 (https://www.ignatius.com/promotions/catholic-study-bible/)

Homework:

1. Watch the recorded lecture before attending class.

2. Weekly reading of approx. 20 pages of Scripture.

3. Submit one discussion question in advance of each lecture and take the weekly quiz.