Miracles by C.S. Lewis
APOL 105 | 3 credits | 12 weeks | Classic book-club rhythm

Course Description

The single best book ever written on why a rational person in the modern world can, and perhaps should, believe that miracles actually happen.

Lewis dismantles naturalism, shows why the Supernaturalist world view is more reasonable than materialism, and then walks us step-by-step through the Grand Miracle, the Incarnation and Resurrection, and every lesser miracle along the way.

Required Text

Miracle, C.S. Lewis | Amazon

C.S. Lewis, Miracles

Preface (1947 or later) and Appendix A & B are required.

HarperCollins
Any printing is fine.
ISBN 978-0060653019

MIRACLES
Copyright ©1947, C.S.Lewis Pte, Ltd.
Copyright renewed ©1974. All rights reserved.
Printed by HarperCollins Publishers, NY.

Course Objectives

• Students will be able to refute the claim that “science has disproved miracles.”
• Explain the philosophical difference between Naturalism and Supernaturalism.
• Defend the historical and theological credibility of the Gospel miracles.
• Grasp why the Incarnation is the “Grand Miracle,” that makes all others possible.

Weekly Rhythm

1. Read the assigned chapter(s).
2. Complete each weekly reading quiz (multiple choice / true-false).
3. Write a 300–400 word personal reflection (see weekly prompt below).
4. Post one discussion thread (200–300 words) + reply to two classmates.
5. Participate in live or asynchronous group discussions.
6. Write a final paper (1,200-1,500 words).

Grading

A = 270+, B = 240+, C = 210+, etc.