Why Believe? Volume 1

Why Believe? Volume 1

15 Seasons

Why Believe? offers a new apologetics in a year-long course intended for the use in the senior year of high school or freshman year of college. Purchase the full-color two-volume textbook and Teacher's Handbook here.

The New Evangelization requires a new apologetics, that is, a defense of the faith that responds to the questions that believers and non-believers alike are asking today with philosophical and theological arguments rooted in Sacred Scripture, Catholic Tradition, and the best philosophical reflection available. The curriculum consists of a two-volume textbook set and the corresponding 30 beautiful short-form videos below.

Videos for Volume 2 of Why Believe? are on FORMED here.

Why Believe? Textbook Vol. 1 is also available in a Kindle format here.

View all sessions in the drop-down menu below.

All sessions can also be accessed here:

Chapter 1: Who Do You Say That I Am?
Chapter 2: The Drama of Human Life
Chapter 3: Truth and Friendship
Chapter 4:More Than Science Can Say
Chapter 5: You Are More Than Your Brain
Chapter 6: Recognizing God's Existence
Chapter 7: Wisdom or the Will to Power
Chapter 8: Creation
Chapter 9: Light to the Nations
Chapter 10: Jesus and the Fulfillment of the Scriptures
Chapter 11: The Crucified Lord of Glory
Chapter 12: The Bread of Life
Chapter 13: The Body of Christ
Chapter 14: He Who Hears You, Hears Me
Chapter 15: The Creed

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Why Believe? Volume 1
  • True Friendship in a Phony World

    Episode 1

    Chenele Shaw invites students to reflect on the difficulty of forming authentic friendships in the digital age and suggests a few practical tips.

  • Jane Austen Isn't Just for Girls

    Episode 2

    Dr. Christopher Blum provides a quick take on the many and varied virtues of Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice.