Course Overview
This course will help you to present a variety of evidence that supports the Church’s traditional teaching about God, Christ, and his Church and explain both the errors in Mormonism as well as beliefs that Catholics and Mormons agree about.
Topics covered:
This course will not examine every Mormon teaching or practice to see if it’s true. Instead, we will examine the most important areas of disagreement between Mormonism and Catholicism.
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Introduction to Mormonism
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The Mormon Concept of God
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Mormon Scriptures and Plan of Salvation
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The Great Apostacy
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Tips for Dialogue with Mormons
Watch a Free Sample Lesson
Myths About Mormonism: Understanding myths about Mormonism is important in order to have a productive dialogue with Mormons.
Meet Your Instructor
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Instructor
Trent Horn
After his conversion to the Catholic faith, Trent Horn earned master’s degrees in the fields of theology, philosophy, and bioethics. He serves as a staff apologist for Catholic Answers, where he specializes in teaching Catholics to graciously and persuasively engage those who disagree with them.
Course curriculum
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Introduction to Mormonism
- Introduction
- Study Guide
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Mormonism
- Lesson 1: What Is Mormonism?
- Quiz: What is Mormonism?
- Lesson 2: Mormon Life and Practice
- Quiz: Mormon Life and Practice
- Lesson 3: Myths about Mormonism FREE PREVIEW
- Quiz: Myths About Mormonism
- Lesson 4: Mormon Theology of God
- Quiz: Mormon Theology of God
- Lesson 5: Mormonism, Reason, and Monotheism
- Quiz: Mormonism, Reason, and Monotheism
- Lesson 6: Mormonism, Revelation, and Monotheism
- Quiz: Mormonism, Revelation, and Monotheism
- Lesson 7: Mormonism and Divinization
- Quiz: Mormonism and Divinization
- Lesson 8: Does God the Father Have a Body?
- Quiz: Does God the Father have a body?
- Lesson 9: Mormon Theology of Creation
- Quiz: Mormon Theology of Creation
- Lesson 10: Mormon Christology
- Quiz: Mormon Christology
- Lesson 11: Mormonism and the Trinity
- Quiz: Mormonism and the Trinity
- Lesson 12: Introduction to the Book of Mormon
- Quiz: Introduction to the Book of Mormon
- Lesson 13: Examining the Evidence for the Book of Mormon
- Quiz: Examining the Evidence for the Book of Mormon
- Lesson 14: Evidence Against the Book of Mormon
- Quiz: Evidence Against the Book of Mormon
- Lesson 15: The Book of Abraham
- Quiz: The Book of Abraham
- Lesson 16: The Mormon View of Salvation
- Quiz: The Mormon View of Salvation
- Lesson 17: The Mormon View of Marriage
- Quiz: The Mormon View of Marriage
- Lesson 18: The Great Apostasy
- Quiz: The Great Apostasy
- Lesson 19: Evidence Against the Great Apostasy
- Quiz: Evidence Against the Great Apostasy
- Lesson 20: The Indefectibility of Christ’s Church
- Quiz: The Indefectibility of Christ’s Church
- Lesson 21: Tips for Dialogue
- Quiz: Tips for Dialogue
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Conclusion
- Conclusion
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Next Steps
- More resources for you
- Before you go
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long will I have access to the course?
You’ll have access to the course for one year from the date you enroll, so you can work through the lessons at your own pace and revisit the material as needed.
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Is this course self-paced?
Yes. You can begin whenever you’re ready and move through the lessons on your own schedule.
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How do I access the course after purchase?
After enrolling, you’ll receive instructions by email for accessing the course through our online learning platform.
Reviews
See what others are saying about this course.
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Very good practical course!
Frank Moore
As a Catholic living in Utah, I was excited to see this course offered. I had read CA's online info and its booklet on Mormonism but still felt inadequate to...
Read MoreAs a Catholic living in Utah, I was excited to see this course offered. I had read CA's online info and its booklet on Mormonism but still felt inadequate to discuss the LDS faith with either LDS in-laws or Mormon missionaries knocking on our door. This online course met my needs. The study guide reinforced key points and is valuable as a reference for your Catholic library. Thank you!
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Excellent
Dennis Fricke
Not only debunks mormonism, but provides incredibly penetrating support of Catholic history and teachings. I recommend this course to all persons.
Not only debunks mormonism, but provides incredibly penetrating support of Catholic history and teachings. I recommend this course to all persons.
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Informative
Jason Liptow
This class taught me everything Ive ever wanted to know about Mormonism. I thought it was well-delivered and covered a fair deal of material in this short c...
Read MoreThis class taught me everything Ive ever wanted to know about Mormonism. I thought it was well-delivered and covered a fair deal of material in this short class.
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Acceptable title as it is the most common term for their ...
MELINDA POWERS
As a former Mormon since birth and a BYU graduate; Trent's presentation presentation was fair and accurate. I relied on other Mormons for theology. It rarely...
Read MoreAs a former Mormon since birth and a BYU graduate; Trent's presentation presentation was fair and accurate. I relied on other Mormons for theology. It rarely made sense to me though I did develop a great love for Christ. He was something "not quite God, but very close to me." When I could no longer pretend to believe in the Joseph Smith story and the mist surrounding Jesus, I left. I did not realize just how confused I was about God. I am so grateful to be a true child of God, a Catholic.
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Great course
Gary Crisologo
Great course for basic understanding about Mormonism. I learned so much.
Great course for basic understanding about Mormonism. I learned so much.
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Great Intro to Mormonism
Brad Carter
I found the course to be very concise and interesting. It was well organized and presented. I strongly believe that this course has made me better prepared...
Read MoreI found the course to be very concise and interesting. It was well organized and presented. I strongly believe that this course has made me better prepared to engage with those in the LDS community.
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Real Good Stuff!
Karol Kraczkowski
Really good! Well-made and informative course that will help you answer Mormonism, in Charity and Respect. I started applying the arguments and the Dialogue ...
Read MoreReally good! Well-made and informative course that will help you answer Mormonism, in Charity and Respect. I started applying the arguments and the Dialogue Tips in my own conversations with Mormons and it has been sooooo fruitful. Thanks Trent!
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Excellent subject discourse
Judith Nate
5 Stars
5 Stars
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The title is good. It states what the course is all about.
William Beichley
Informative, clear, concise and well stated
Informative, clear, concise and well stated
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