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Paul Dixon

5 star rating

“I think there is excellent content in this course; I believe it helps contextualize morality within the Christian faith journey. That God gave us the desire for happiness so as to draw us to Himself, is a powerful and far-reaching point to reflect...”

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“I think there is excellent content in this course; I believe it helps contextualize morality within the Christian faith journey. That God gave us the desire for happiness so as to draw us to Himself, is a powerful and far-reaching point to reflect upon. Thanks for making that point very clear. The quiz is a useful tool, but I think it needs to be a bit more demanding at times. Some of the incorrect answer choices, whilst amusing, nevertheless detract from the challenge of identifying the correct answer from the choice of two available for each and every question. Possibly a choice from three would be better, thus allowing capacity for both challenge and humour in the options to choose from. Thanks again for the course. I look forward to the next one on morality. ”

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Pat Campbell

5 star rating

“good things to think about - presented in an adult manner”

“good things to think about - presented in an adult manner”

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Laura Flores

5 star rating

“All the questions were relevant to morality and how culture influences our moral decisions. ”

“All the questions were relevant to morality and how culture influences our moral decisions. ”

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Vladimir Jankovic

5 star rating

“This course is good and needed.”

“This course is good and needed.”

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Deacon Frederick Bartels

Professor

Deacon Frederick Bartels is a member of the Catholic clergy who serves the Church in the diocese of Pueblo, CO. He received an MA in Theology and Educational Ministry from Catholic Distance University, where he is currently employed as an adjunct professor of theology. He is founder and editor of Joy In Truth (joyintruth.com), an online magazine dedicated to the New Evangelization. As a Catholic educator, public speaker and evangelist, Deacon Bartels strives to infuse culture with the saving principles of the gospel. He lives in Colorado with his wife, Shelly, and the youngest two of their six children. Professor Bartels is Chairman of the Theology Department.

Deacon Frederick Bartels

Professor of Theology, Department Chair