In this careful analysis of Catholic England, Professor Pearce, an English native, will guide you through his book “Faith of Our Fathers: A History of True England” to discover the deep, rich history of his homeland.

How to get the most out of History of Catholic England with Joseph Pearce:

• First, read the course materials below before the first class meeting.

• Then have a notebook ready and available for class notes.

• Read assignments before class meetings.

• Watch the class recording.

• Do the assignments, quizzes, and any extra work assigned for that class.

• Once the course is completed to the parent's and professor’s satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

Total classes: 6

Duration: 55 minutes per class

Prerequisite: The ability to engage with the course text.

Suggested grade level: 9th to 12th grade

Suggested credit: ½ semester History or English History

Instructor: Joseph Pearce

Course description: Professor Pearce will lead the class through the history of Catholic England, from the 1st to the 21st centuries, using his book as the course text. Writing “Faith of Our Fathers” was a real labour of patriotic love for Prof. Pearce. He charts the history of “true” England, which is to say the England which has been true to the Faith.

Course outline:

Class 1 – Roman Britain & Anglo-Saxon England

Class 2 – The Merrie England of the Middle Ages                   

Class 3 – The Tudor Terror

Class 4 – War, Regicide, and Revolution

Class 5 – Recusancy, Resistance and Restoration

Class 6 – The Catholic Revival

Course materials: Faith of Our Fathers: A History of True England by Joseph Pearce (Ignatius Press).

Homework: Read the assigned work before each class. Review and take the weekly quiz. Quizzes are auto-graded by the computer for immediate feedback. Expect to spend approximately 2 hours per week outside of class on coursework. An answer key is not provided for this course.

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