Logic and Apologetics

Course Catalog ID:

851

Subject Categories:

Academic Elective, Bible and Worldview

Description

Everyone has a worldview with core beliefs. Defining and explaining one’s worldview requires faith and critical thinking skills. Explaining and defending our faith is a part of the Great Commission. In this course, students learn Propositional Logic with a traditional approach using Nance’s classic texts Introductory Logic and Intermediate Logic. The study and application of logic is extended beyond the mechanics and applied to questions of Christian Apologetics. Some of the assignments are essays, so some prior analytical essay experience is prerequisite and will also be developed further in the course, making it a study of Logic, Apologetics, and introductory Rhetoric. The course helps students develop and understand the logic of their own Christian faith and worldview, and helps prepare them to explain and proclaim the Christian faith and worldview to others.

Prerequisites

Grade Levels*:

9, 10, 11, 12

* Enrollment restricted based on Date of Birth and Grad Year (whichever is more limiting). Enrollment outside these levels requires written concurrence from TPS Support.

Notes and Conditions

EFL Program: Students with EFL-A Tutoring may not take this course.

Transcript Planning: On an accredited transcript this course lists for credit as an Academic Elective.

“I want one thing to be clear — this class is not boring whatsoever!! You will complete fun and challenging logic problems, write essays on your faith, and have in-depth class discussions. The instructor is amazing at clearly teaching these topics, and the reading/workbook material is so helpful and interesting!”

Parker D

Student

“This was a great elective and a really interesting course! It was a welcome break from the intensity of other courses to just discuss the things of God and the art of reasoning. I think this course helped me to articulate opinions better, both in discussion and in written essays.”

Ariel S

Student

“The course was extremely fun, and it helped me improve my logic and strengthen my faith a lot. Also, the teacher was fantastic. Would highly recommend to any highschoolers!”

Taylor S

Student

“This class is excellent in preparing students in apologetics. The Christian literature is top quality, all of them worth keeping after the school year. The logic part of the class is foundational and can be applied practically anywhere. Overall, this class is very important to anyone of any age.”

Joshua M

Student

“Logic & Apologetics has broadened my mind and trained it how to think logically and how to spot logical fallacies. This class has also deepened my understanding of the Bible and showed me how to defend what I believe.”

Luke M

Student

“I recommend this Logic and Apologetics course to others because it offers an enjoyable way to strengthen your relationship with God by also strengthening your ability to defend your faith.”

Sean U

Student