Christian Morality & Apologetics

Religion

Course Description

Moral Theology: Principles of Moral Theology, Moral Conscience, Ethical Norms & Laws, Morality & Action, Sin & Conversion, Applications to the Moral Life through the Social Teaching of the Church & the Ten Commandments. Christian Apologetics: This is the last theology course for the seniors. In this course, they will learn to present a rational basis for Christian Doctrine. They will learn that the Christian faith is true, and that by honest reasoning, they can understand and explain this to others. The course will cover key elements of Christian doctrine: Faith & Reason, The Trinity, Jesus Christ – true God & true Man, and the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Grade Level Offerings

Course Length

1 Year

Credits

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English

English II

Credits: 1

This course is a World Literature study focusing on: short stories, poetry selections, including at least one Shakespearean play and several novels. Vocabulary study will include verbal analogies generated primarily from the readings. Students will strengthen writing skills in paragraph writing, emphasizing correct grammar, word choice, and organization. Writing projects will center on reading selections as well as expository and persuasive essays of two-three pages in length. A research paper of 5-7 pages in length is an expectation using MLA format.

Math

Dual Credit Pre-Calculus

Credits: 1 (College Credit Available)

This course addresses the fundamental topics of algebra and trigonometry necessary for Calculus. Topics include linear, quadratic, and miscellaneous equations and inequalities; relations and functions including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; graphing; systems of equations; the degree and radian measure of angles; the definition of the six trigonometric functions; the solution of triangles and appropriate application problems; the solution of conditional trigonometric equations; the verification and usefulness of identities; the inverse trigonometric functions; the trigonometric form of a complex number and polar curves; and arithmetic and geometric sequences. Students may elect to sign up for advanced college credit through UMKC.