Everyday Debate | Fall

"Everyday Debate" is an online course designed to equip students aged 14 and above with debating skills and the benefits of constructive disagreements. The course duration is a semester, serving as a bridge for students transitioning from logic to rhetoric or as a companion to higher-level logic or rhetoric studies. Key concepts covered include Socratic Dialogue, Formal Debate, and the Five Common Topics of Invention. Students engage in impromptu speaking, mini-debates, research, and a formal debate, honing their arguments and public speaking skills. The course is equivalent to half a high school credit in speech and debate. Although not explicitly stated, the course appears to incorporate a faith-based perspective, encouraging students to critically examine cultural trends through the lens of orthodox, Christian beliefs.