PD Instructions by Mr. Medina
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Biblical Apologetics & Worldview Defense

Research Paper
"The Reliability of the Old Testament"
"The Reliability of the New Testament"
  • Write a 5–7 page paper defending the historical reliability of the New Testament using at least three scholarly or apologetics-based sources (e.g., Josh McDowell, Lee Strobel, N.T. Wright).
  • Include discussion of manuscript evidence, archaeological findings, and eyewitness testimony.
Debate Presentation
"Is Christianity the Only Way to God?"
  • Students research and present a 10-minute argument defending the exclusivity of Christ (John 14:6) followed by a class Q&A.
  • Encourage use of philosophical reasoning (truth claims, relativism, moral absolutes).
Apologetics in Action Journal
  • Over four weeks, students record one real-world conversation (or online comment thread) each week where Christianity is challenged.
  • For each entry, write a 300-word response explaining how they could have respectfully defended the faith using Scripture and logic.

Christian Ethics & Moral Theology

Position Paper
"The Christian Response to AI and Human Identity"
  • Write a 3–5 page paper exploring whether artificial intelligence challenges the biblical concept of the Imago Dei (Genesis 1:27).
  • ​Include Scripture-based ethical reflection.
Ethical Case Study Discussion
  • Students choose one issue (e.g., abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, war, environmental care).
  • Create a presentation outlining both secular and biblical ethical approaches and lead a class discussion.
Personal Ethics Rulebook
  • Students develop a “Personal Ethics Rulebook” consisting of 10 principles for godly living based on Scripture, explaining how each principle would apply in daily decisions (school, work, relationships).
The Trolley Problem

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