Foundations of Catholic Apologetics
Apologetics is the teaching of why we believe what we believe as Catholics. While this discipline plays a key role in true ecumenical dialogue, it is also valuable for Catholics who want to enter more deeply into the Mystery of the Faith. This series will introduce you to the concept of Apologetics, provide a template for apologetic thought, and then apply that template to they question, "Did Christ intend to establish a Church?"
| Module 1 | What is Catholic Apologetics? | |
|---|---|---|
| Lesson 1 | Why Do We Need to Defend the Faith? | |
| Lesson 2 | Why Exactly Are We Apologizing for Being Catholic? | |
| Lesson 3 | The Role of Apologetics in Authentic Ecumenical Dialogue | |
| Lesson 4 | Tips for Effective Apologetics | |
| Module 2 | Keys to Apologetics | |
| Lesson 1 | Overview of the Keys | |
| Lesson 2 | Key 1: Sacred Scripture | |
| Lesson 3 | Key 2: Sacred Tradition | |
| Lesson 4 | Key 3: Reason | |
| Lesson 5 | Key 4: Clarification | |
| Module 3 | Did Jesus Intend to Establish a Church | |
| Lesson 1 | Key 1: Sacred Scripture | |
| Lesson 2 | Key 2: Sacred Tradition | |
| Lesson 3 | Key 3: Reason | |
| Lesson 4 | Key 4: Clarification |