Carrollton Christian Academy
2205 E. Hebron Pkwy Carrollton, TX 75010
972-242-6688
www.ccasaints.org
Class Syllabus
Instructor: Mr. Jeremy Gregory
Room # 224
Voice Mail: 469-568-1224
Period: 1st & 6th
Title of Course: Worldviews
Grade Level: 12th (Bible IV)
Semester: Spring
Planning Period: 2nd & 5th
Course Description:
This course examines the major Ethical Systems from Natural Law to Relativism, Ethical Issues
from Euthanasia to War, Aesthetics namely the appreciation and interpretation of the form and
content of Music and Film, and Apologetics the art and science of “defending” the faith.
Course Objectives:
The student who successfully completes this course should be able to:
 Know the various forms of ethical systems
 Analyze the major ethical issues in history and today
 Demonstrate an appreciation and evaluation of the arts, particularly music and film
 Demonstrate knowledge of a holistic Christian worldview
 Know the definition, history and types of apologetics
 Apply the art and science of apologetics to various issues/questions
 Know how to develop and cultivate true Christian spirituality after high school
Course Requirements & Resources:
 Supplies: Two inch, three ring, white binder with front and side slipcover, notebook
paper and 15 tabs (Fall & Spring Semester)
 The Holy Bible (New International Version: NIV)
 Michael J. Sandel, Justice: What’s the Right Thing to Do? (Spring Semester)
 Timothy Keller: The Reason for God (Spring Semester)
 Other Primary and secondary sources are provided in class
Grading:
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50% - Major Assessments (Tests, Papers, & Binder)
30% - Minor Assessments (Memory Verse Quizzes & Daily Assignments)
20% - Class Participation (Class Discussions, Notes & Behavior)
20/50/0 - Penalty per day on all assignments turned in late due unless excused
1%-10% - Extra credit
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3rd Quarter: Ethics & Aesthetics
Syllabus & What is the Good Life?
Ethics, Freedom, Responsibility
Sandel: Ch 1 “Doing the Right Thing”
Ch 2 “Utilitarianism”
Ch 3 “Libertarianism”
Ch 4 “Markets and Morals”
Ch 5 “Immanuel Kant”
Ch 6 “John Rawls”
Ch 7 “Arguing Affirmative Action”
Ch 8 “Aristotle”
Ch 9 “Dilemmas of Loyalty”
Ch 10 “Justice and the Common Good”
Test
Projects: Euthanasia
Abortion
Homosexuality
Ecology & Environment
Capital Punishment
War
Test
Aesthetics
Continue
Music
Continue & Music Paper
Film: The Truman Show
Continue & Film Paper
Spring Break
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4th Quarter: Apologetics
What is Apologetics?
Issues
“Lord, Save Me from Your Followers”
Continue
Presentation: Keller: Ch 1-2
Ch 3-4
Ch 5-6
Ch 7-Intermission
Ch 8-9
Ch 10-11
Ch 12-13
Ch 14-Epilogue
Freud & Lewis: Part 1
Continue
Freud & Lewis: Part 2
Continue
Final Lecture
Senior Exams
No Class
No Class
Finals Week
A Select Bibliography
Blamires, Harry. The Christian Mind: How Should a Christian Think? Ann Arbor: Vine Books,
1997.
Copleston, Frederick, S.J. A History of Philosophy. Volume I-IX. New York: Image Books,
1994.
Guinness, Os. The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Nashville:
Thomas Nelson, 1998.
Lewis, C.S. God in the Dock: Essays on Theology and Ethics. Edited by Walter Hooper. Grand
Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1994.
Nicholi, Jr., Armand M. The Question of God: C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud Debate God,
Love, Sex, and the Meaning of Life. New York: Free Press, 2002.
Rae, Scott B. Moral Choices: An Introduction to Ethics. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1995.
Schaeffer, Francis. The Complete Works of Francis Schaeffer: A Christian Worldview. Volume
I-V. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 1985.
Sire, James W. Naming the Elephant: Worldview as a Concept. Downers Groove: InterVarsity
Press, 2004.
_____. A Little Primer on Humble Apologetics. Downers Groove: InterVarsity Press, 2006.
_____. Why Good Arguments Often Fail. Downers Groove: InterVarsity Press, 2006.
_____. The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog. Fifth Edition. Downers Grove:
InterVarsity Press, 2009.
Sproul, R.C. Reasons to Believe: A Response to Common Objections to Christianity. Grand
Rapids: Zondervan, 1982.
Solomon, Robert. Introducing Philosophy: A Text with Integrated Readings. Sixth Edition. New
York: Harcourt Brace College Publishers, 1997.
_____. The Big Questions: A Short Introduction to Philosophy. Belmont: Wadsworth, 2002.
Veith, Jr., Gene Edward. State of the Arts: From Bezalel to Mapplethorpe. Turning Point
Christian Worldview Series. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 1991.
_____. Postmodern Times: A Christian Guide to Contemporary Though and Culture. Turning
Point Christian Worldview Series. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 1994.
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