Learn all about Chesterton as an author, his wisdom, and his ability to point out error and bring common sense to the forefront of our lives. Join Dr. Chalberg as he comes to class dressed as Chesterton and teaches Common Sense from Chesterton’s perspective!
How to get the most out of Common Sense 101 with G.K. Chesterton with John C "Chuck" Chalberg, Ph.D.:
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First, read the course materials below before the first class meeting.
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Then have a notebook ready and available for class notes each live session.
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Read assignments before class meetings
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Watch that week’s recording if you need to revisit information from our live session.
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Do the assignments, quizzes, and any extra work assigned for that week.
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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.
Total Class Meetings: 6
Duration: 55 minutes per class
Prerequisite: None. It is recommended that students read the work before the first day of class.
Suggested Grade Level: 10th to 12th grade
Suggested Credit: ½ semester credit Literature
Instructor: John C "Chuck" Chalberg, Ph.D.
Instructor Email: chuck.chalberg@gmail.com
Course Description: This course will present an overview of G.K. Chesterton's thinking on a number of subjects, all related to Catholicism and common sense. The centerpiece will be Dale Ahlquist's “Common Sense 101”, which is based on the EWTN series featuring Mr. Ahlquist as himself and Dr. Chalberg as G. K. Chesterton. The course itself will be taught with Dr. Chalberg in character as Mr. Chesterton. Included will be prepared short segments on topics related to the reading in which Dr. Chalberg will be Mr. Chesterton. The class will also include a discussion between the students and Mr. Chesterton on the assigned reading from the Ahlquist book.
Course Materials: “Common Sense 101: Lessons from Chesterton” by Dale Ahlquist, ISBN # 978-1586171391 (https://www.chesterton.org/shop/common-sense-101/).
Homework: The reading of the Alquist book will be divided into six sessions for the course. The estimated reading time for each session will be roughly an hour to an hour and a half. There will be two quizzes, one at the end of the first three sessions and the other at the end of the second three sessions. There will be an optional paper. The topic
will be of the student's choosing after consultation with Mr. Chesterton (otherwise known as Dr. Chalberg). The length will be 1,000 to 1,200 words. The deadline is flexible.
- Teacher: Chuck Chalberg