Course Description

Formal logic considers the forms of arguments as opposed to material logic which is concerned with actual material and essences. As such, this workshop will teach the rules of formal logic, syllogistic thinking, and the attending formal fallacies. Some material fallacies will be considered because of their frequency. 

This workshop will be some work! Each week, participants will need to practice what they learned if they wish to learn formal logic. Every subject has concepts that must be learned, but formal logic teaches skills of correct thinking, so participants must practice those skills to gain proficiency. 

The first coaching group is January 13, 2020 at 8:30PM EST.

President, Norm Geisler Institute

Dr. Thomas McCuddy

Thomas served in various roles as volunteer, church staff, and pastor for over 20 years across Tennessee and North Carolina. Thomas began learning from Dr. Norm Geisler in 2003 at Southern Evangelical Seminary. Thomas studied under Dr. Geisler for five years earning his Master's Degree in Biblical Studies, and in 2013, Thomas began pursuing a Doctorate of Ministry from SES. He again sat under Dr. Norm Geisler's teaching, and in 2015, he met Dr. David Geisler and learned Conversational Evangelism, and that was when Thomas first joined NGIM.Thomas has a heart for the local church and desires to help ministers fulfill their calling by helping equip believers for the work of the ministry. To this end, Thomas serves as Director of the Norm Geisler Institute to train, equip, mentor, and guide believers to fulfill their calling and grow in the faith. If you have questions during this course you can email Thomas at [email protected]

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Start Here

  • 2

    What's And Why's of Logic (Chapter 1)

  • 3

    Building Blocks (Chapter 2)

    • Overview of the Week

    • Lecture 2: Building Blocks

    • Lecture 2 Chapter 2 Building Blocks (Color)

    • Lecture 2 Chapter 2 Building Blocks (Printer Friendly)

    • Homework Week 2

    • Live Meeting (Link) January 27, 8:30 PM EST

    • Recorded Meeting (1/27/20)
  • 4

    Basic Logical Structure (Chapter 3) - Parts and Seven Rules

    • Overview of the Week

    • How to Use Discussions

    • Lecture 3: Chapter 3 - Parts and 7 Rules

    • Lecture 3 Chapter 3 Parts and 7 Rules (Color)

    • Lecture 3 Chapter 3 Parts and 7 Rules (Printer Friendly)

    • Homework Week 3

    • Live Meeting (Link) February 3, 8:30PM EST

    • Recorded Meeting 2/3/20
  • 5

    Basic Logical Structure (Chapter 3) Immediate Deduction & Square of Opposition

    • Overview of the Week

    • Lecture 4 Chapter 3 Immediate Deduction and the Square(Color)

    • Lecture 4 Chapter 3 Immediate Deduction and the Square (Printer Friendly)

    • Lecture 4: Immediate Deduction and the Square

    • Homework Week 4

    • Live Meeting (Link) February 10

    • Recorded Meeting 2/10/20
  • 6

    Basic Logical Structure (Chapter 3) Figure & Mood & Fallacies

    • Overview of the Week

    • Lecture 5: Figure, Mood, and Fallacies

    • Lecture 5 Chapter 3 Figure, Mood, Fallacies (Color)

    • Lecture 5 Chapter 3 Figure, Mood, and Fallacies (Printer Friendly)

    • Live Meeting (Link) February 17, 8:30 PM EST

    • Tutoring Session: Statements and Distribution (2/13)

    • Recorded Meeting 2/17/20
  • 7

    Other Types of Syllogisms (Chapter 4) Enthymemes

    • Overview of the Week

    • Lecture 6: Enthymeme

    • Lecture 6 Chapter 4 Enthymemes (Color)

    • Lecture 6 Chapter 4 Enthymemes (printer friendly)

    • Homework Week 6

    • Live Meeting (Link) February 24, 8:30 PM EST

    • Recorded Meeting (2/24/20)
  • 8

    Other Types of Syllogisms (Chapter 4) The Rest of Them

    • Overview of the Week

    • Lecture 7: The Other Syllogisms

    • Lecture 7 Chapter 4 Other Syllogisms (Color)

    • Lecture 7 Chapter 4 Other Syllogisms (Printer Friendly)

    • Homework Week 7

    • Live Meeting (Link) March 30

    • Recorded Meeting 3.30
  • 9

    Formal Fallacies (Chapter 5)

    • Overview for the Week

    • Lecture 8: Formal Fallacies

    • Lecture 8 Chapter 5 Formal Fallacies (Color)

    • Lecture 8 Chapter 5 Formal Fallacies (Printer Friendly)

    • Homework for Week 8 (Chapter 5)

    • Live Meeting (Link) April 6, 8:30 PM EST

    • Recorded Meeting April 6th
  • 10

    Informal Fallacies (Chapter 6) Part 1

    • Overview of the Week

    • Lecture 9 Chapter 6 Informal Fallacies Part 1 (Color)

    • Live Meeting (Link) April 20, 8:30 PM EST

    • Lecture 9 Chapter 6 Informal Fallacies Part 2 (Printer Friendly)

    • Recorded Meeting 4.20.20
  • 11

    Informal Fallacies (Chapter 6) Part 2

    • April 27

    • Recorded Meeting
  • 12

    Uncovering Logic in Scripture

    • Live Meeting (Link) May 4, 8:30 PM EST
  • 13

    Tutoring Center

    • Welcome to the Tutoring Center!

    • Full Review from beginning to figure and mood (and why/how we use it)

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