2/18         "You Are What You Think" by Dr. Anne Carson Daly    min 1        1X

                     Read the excerpts from the speech to incoming freshmen

                        Write a one page or more reflection paper on this speech.

                         You may write on anything as long as you relate it to the class 
                           or to what you have been reading in Lewis. 
                Please choose an original title for your reflection that is both creative 
                     and relevant to what you have written.
 
3/2              "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, the Declaration of Independence and Blackstone. 

                     You are permitted to use outside sources for this paper, but

                        make sure that you cite.

3/15             "Fides et Ratio" and Chap 2 Handbook of Apolog.     min 1           3X

            Read Chapter 2 of Kreeft and Tacelli and the excerpts from Fides et Ratio

               Write a paper explaining the relationship between Faith and Reason.
                  Things you might want to consider discussing, but are not limited to:
                    Describe the role of Faith and the role of Reason. Discuss how faith 
                    and reason interact, the concept of "Reason informed by Faith;" 
                    as well as, whether they are at odds with each other, why or why not.

 

3/25        "Relativism"                                                                            any            2X

                  Read Chapter 15 of your handbook of Christian Apologetics
                  Either truth is objective OR truth is relative.  
                  You MUST pick one side or other and defend it using: Research, 
                  Analogies, examples, logical arguments and rational defenses. 
                  Remember to clearly define: 
                              relativism, truth, and objective verses subjective.
                   MAKE SURE YOU ANSWER THE QUESTION: 
                                                IS TRUTH RELATIVE? YES OR NO! 

4/14         Favorite Song Apologetic                                                   any         3X
                        (See handout on Favorite Songs 2010)

4/26         All the questions on Chapter 3 in our book.                     any         2X

5/6   " 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 the mere presence of evil,

                  or because of the 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 like 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.

  
5/18    "Top 3 questions surrounding the Catholic Church"         max 3pgs   3X
                     1 page for each question, may be single spaced if needed
                        a) pose your question, clearly and concisely 1 - 2 sentances
                        b) discuss the issue or question at more length if needed.
                        c) summarize the Catholic position in 1 well written paragraph

               This is your last P-Day paper, the purpose of this is to write clearly
                  and concisely.  You must limit yourself to 1 page per topic.  
              The paper is to be well thought out with carefully chosen wording.