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Dear Student,
This course is scheduled to be retired on Nov 30, 2024. You may continue using this course; however, we highly suggest moving to the new, updated course.
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How to get the most out of this course:
- First, read the course details below and order the course materials.
- Prepare a notebook for note taking and homework.
- Students begin the course by clicking on the "Recording" and watching the lecture for Class One.
- Review supplemental materials (videos or readings)
- Complete the assignment(s). Turn it into your parent for grading.
- If you need review, go back and watch the recording again and/or go over the Power Point.
- Repeat until all 8 classes are complete.
- 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.
Total Classes: 7
Prerequisite: Middle School Beginning Apologetics I-II plus one High School level apologetics course, or equivalent
Suggested Grade Level: 9th to 12th grade
Suggested Credit: ½ semester Theology. To extend to a full semester, see Recommended Course Materials and present a research paper to your parent.
Instructor: Gary Michuta
Course Description: Over the last century, a myth has developed that the Science and the Catholic Church are enemies or that scientific knowledge is superior to all other forms of knowledge. This class explores the roots of science, the problem of scientism, and shows how the Church gave birth to modern science.
Course Outline:
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Class 1: The “Enemy” Myth
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Class 2: The “Stillbirths” of Science
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Class 3: Galileo: Friend or Foe?
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Class 4: Problems with Materialism
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Class 5: The Problem of Scientism
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Class 6: The “Faith” of Science
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Class 7: Catholic Contributions to Science
Course Materials: Recommended reading. Note: These titles are not required for course completion, but highly recommended if you'd like to make a full semester of the course or dimply explore the course more deeply:
How the Catholic Church Build Western Civilization by Thomas Wood and
Catholic Essays by Fr. Stanley Jaki (ISBN #0931888395) or Science was born of Christianity: The Teaching of Fr. Stanley Jaki by Stacy Trasancos
For inexpensive used books see www.bookfinder.com.
For the free Kindle app: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/fd/kcp
Homework: Reading and online quizzes
- Teacher: Gary Michuta