Register for this course and learn the role the Catholic Church plays in history. We’ll dive into the hot topics of Galileo, anti-semitism, and the Church’s role during World War II.
How to get the most out of Dispelling Historical Distortions Part Two:
The Galileo affair, Anti-Semitism in the Church, "Hitler's Pope"
With Gary Michuta:
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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 Classes: 12
Duration: 55 minutes
Prerequisite: Some familiarity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church would be beneficial but not necessary.
Suggested Grade Level: 9th to 12th grade
Suggested High School Credit: One full semester Theology
Instructor: Gary Michuta
Instructor Email: gmichuta@hotmail.com
Course Description: For centuries, successful attempts have been made to paint the Catholic Church in the worst possible light. These distortions in history is known as "no-popery history." These myths have been repeated so often that they are often defended today as undeniable truths. In this second part of a two part series, students will learn several of the key historical myths that every defender of the Faith should know such as the condemnation of Galileo, anti-Semitism in the Church, and the "Hitler's Pope" myth.
Course Outline:
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Class #1 - Later Additions to "No-Popery" History
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Class #2 - Science before Galileo
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Class #3 - What Happened with Galileo?
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Class #4 - The Myth of the War between Science and Religion
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Class #5 - Answering Common Objections
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Class #6 - Is Catholicism Anti-Semitic?
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Class #7 - Anti-Semitism: the Crusades, the Inquisition, and World War II.
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Class #8 - Answering Common Objections Regarding Anti-Semitism.
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Class #9 - Pope Pius XII and the Nazis
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Class #10 - Communist Russia and the myth of "Hitler's Pope"
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Class #11 - Answering Common Objections
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Class #12 - How to Answer "No-Popery" Objections / Mock Dialog
Course Materials:
Recommended but not required:
Bearing False Witness: Debunking Centuries of Anti-Catholic History by Rodney Stark
Hitler, the War, and the Pope and Disinformation: Former Spy Chief Reveals Secret Strategies for Undermining Freedom, Attacking Religion, and Promoting Terrorism by Ronald Rychlak
Homework: Expect to spend at least 30 minutes outside of class per week. Weekly quizzes are provided to reinforce learning. Quizzes are automated for immediate feedback.
- Teacher: Gary Michuta