Prepared with a Reason
Apologetics Curriculum for High Schoolers, Young Adults, and Adults
“In your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.”
– 1 Peter 3:15
Prepared with a Reason equips Christians to articulate and defend their faith through these processes:
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Investigating seven worldview-related topics
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Assessing common false assumptions therein
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Addressing the respective Christian responses
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Allowing the student to prepare for real-life scenarios
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Student Books
Available for high schoolers, young adults, and adults
Prepared with a Reason Student Books equip Christians with confidence in the truth of God’s Word. Books contain seven lessons, each addressing a philosophical topic with expertise from LCMS clergy.
Each lesson equips in these ways:
- Provides historical context about the topic
- Gives three worldly assumptions related to the topic
- Responds to said assumptions with Christian responses
- Provides scenarios to help students anticipate real-life situations
Digital Leader Guide
For instruction of high schoolers, young adults, and adults
The Prepared with a Reason Leader Guide provides thorough notes and suggestions for tackling complex subjects with students. Each page shows the corresponding student page with pertinent callouts.
What you will find in each lesson's notes:
- Concise topic objectives
- An opening prayer
- Questions, suggestions, and insights for instruction
- Methods of checking for understanding
