(Recorded Course) Hostile Witnesses: What the Enemies of the Church Tell Us About Jesus with Gary Michuta

  Based on Mr. Michuta’s book “Hostile Witness,” this course will explore critical attacks on the Church over the centuries.

How to get the most out of Hostile Witnesses: What the Enemies of

the Church Tell Us About Jesus

 With Gary Michuta:

  • 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.

Total Classes: 8

Duration: 55 minutes

Prerequisite: None

Suggested Grade Level: 9th to 12th grade

Suggested Credit: 2/3 semester Theology or Apologetics. For a full semester credit, register for another theology or philosophy course. Mr. Michuta can also provide an additional reading list. 

Instructor: Gary Michuta

Instructor Email: gmichuta@hotmail.com

Course Description: This course is based on the teacher's latest work "Hostile Witnesses: How the Historic Enemies of the Church Prove Christianity." We will look at the ancient enemies of Catholicism from early pagan historians, rabbinical writings, anti-Christian apologists, and even members of the Nazi party to see how they unintentionally affirm certain key truths about Christ and His Church. This course will not only demonstrate that the truth of Christianity and the Catholic Faith is sound, but it will also enhance their knowledge of Church history.

Course Outline:

  • Class #1 - How Can Someone Who Was Hostile To the Faith Be A Witness for It?

  • Class #2 - New Testament Hostile Witnesses

  • Class #3 - Early Pagan Historians On Christ and His Church

  • Class #4 - The Greatest Enemies, Part 1.

  • Class #5 - The Greatest Enemies, Part 2.

  • Class #6 - How Later Hostile Witnesses Debunk Myths about the Inquisition / Crusades

  • Class #7 - Hostile Witnesses to Miracles

  • Class #8 - What the Nazis Thought About Catholicism and the Pope.

Course Materials:  Required: Hostile Witnesses: How the Historic Enemies of the Church Prove Christianity (Catholic Answers Press) by Gary Michuta

Homework: Reading and weekly quizzes to reinforce learning. Quizzes are automated for immediate feedback.