Natural Theology
This online course will introduce you to the idea of “natural theology”, the study of God using only our natural senses and reason (in other words, without Sacred Scripture or other Divine Revelation to help us). You will learn some of the key concepts and explore natural arguments for God's existence, focusing on several of the classics. This class is appropriate for any adult learner that wants to deepen their faith or wrestle with the concept of God in a more serious way. No particular academic background is assumed.
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Your Instructor
Joe Wetterling is a professional educator with 20 years of experience. He holds a Catechetical Diploma, an ecclesiastical teaching certificate awarded by the authority of the Vatican Congregation for the Clergy, and a Master’s Degree in Instructional & Performance Technology.
He works as a teacher and instructional designer, specializing in adult education and performance improvement. He is the current president of the Catholic Writers Guild, where he also volunteers as an adviser and editor, and a member of the Militia Immaculata. He writes for NewEvangelizers.com. You can find him online at JoeWetterling.com
Course Curriculum
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StartWhat you'll learn
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StartIntroduction to Three Arguments (1:20)
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StartContingency Arguments (2:32)
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StartThe Argument from Movement (or Motion) (4:43)
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StartThe Argument from the Beginning of Existence (4:13)
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StartThe Argument from Present Existence (4:22)
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StartThe Argument from Goodness (4:40)
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StartReadings
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StartOptional Reading and Viewing
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StartQuiz
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StartDiscussion