Due Date P-Day Paper Topic #pgs) (Value)
9/15 "The Empty Ache" by Thomas Dubay min 2 2X
Write a reflection paper on the reading and
answer the following questions:
What did I agree with and disagree with in this article and why?
What did you find interesting?
What does this article have to do with Apologetics?
9/28 "Fides et Ratio" and Chap 2 Handbook of Apolog. min 1 2X
Read Chapter 2 of Kreeft and Tacelli and the excerpts from Fides et Ratio
Write a paper explaining the relationship between Faith and Reason.
Be sure to define both Faith and reason, explain the concept of
"Reason informed by Faith," as well as explain in your own words,
whether or not Faith and Reason are at odds with each other.
10/8 "Natural Law and the Declaration of Independence" min 3 3X
Define, explain and defend the concept of Natural Law.
Be sure to use Mere Christianity, the Handbook of Christian
Apologetics, and the Declaration of Independence.
You are permitted to use outside sources for this paper, but
make sure that you cite.
10/22 "Relativism" any 2X
Define and discuss the notionof relativism. Is truth relative?
11/4 "A Logical Proof for the Existence of God" 1 full page 3X
Discuss LOGICALLY, FORMALLY and ACADEMICALLY the
utility, persuaasivity and functionality of a logical proof for the
existence of God. Do not use any logical fallacies! Do not exceed
one page in length, but fill that page.
11/17 " The Problem of Evil" Chapter 6 in handbook any 3X
Evil's very existence causes many people to struggle with the
existence of God. Whether it is because of teh mere presence of evil,
or because of teh frequency or intensity of evil, it is a problem that
some never fully overcome. In your own words, I would like you
TO DISCUSS THE PROBLEM OF EVIL. Use real world examples.
Ultimately, I would llike to know YOUR solution or response to the
problem of evil. Finally, at some point in your paper discuss what
you would say to someone who no longer believes in God because
their three year old daughter died of genetic disease.
