“I have found Ty’s class to be incredibly helpful in all forms of speech and debate I have tried. Normally I do TP but recently I tried my hand at LD styled debates. What Ty taught was incredibly helpful for both styles.
Every week he had us do four point refutation drills. I have found these drills to be beneficial not only for debate, but extemp and impromptu as well.” – Graham Stacy, Fundamentals of Debate with Ty Harding
Our Method
Ethos online instruction uses the classical method to help students think critically and communicate well.
Our Instructors
Ethos instructors are thought leaders in debate, apologetics, and communications.
We have two offerings for Fall 2011: a Debate Webinar and an Apologetics Course.
Fall 2011: Apologetics Course
Mastering the Fundamentals of Apologetics with Mrs. Betsy McPeak, Wednesdays 10AM EST, Starting 9/7
Mrs. Betsy McPeak has a degree in Philosophy, is a fellow with the CS Lewis Institute, and has taken advanced Apologetics instruction from the greats, including a graduate class in apologetics at Cambridge and has studied at the feet of Greg Bahnsen, Ellis Potter, and Francis Schaeffer. This course offers an exploration of the methods and facts that establish the Christian faith. Mastery comes from learning to examine and communicate these truths in an intellectually honest and respectful way. More information at Mrs. McPeak’s site.
Course Details
Workload. Mrs. McPeak’s courses require five hours per week. Classes are weekly, two hour online meetings with the instructor and other students.
Format. Takes place online. Software enables interaction with instructors and other students.
Calendar. Runs for twelve Wednesdays at 10AM EST. Starting 9/7, with a break for the week of Thanksgiving.
Payment. Costs $300 per student. Payment is due prior to the first class session.
Register now. Deadline 8/26.
Fall 2011: Debate Webinar
Mastering the Fundamentals of Debate with Ethos Coach Ty Harding
Not just an introduction, this course offers debate students the chance to sharpen their core skills, while exploring, from a practical perspective, advanced debate ideas. Ethos coaches are master debaters, able to help students developer their own debate styles while not straying from sound debate fundamentals. Enveloping research, practice, and competition, Mastering the Fundamentals is an essential for aspiring debaters. Mondays, 3-5PM CST. With Coach Ty Harding.
Debate Webinar Details
Workload. Requires 4 hours per week. Students should plan for 2 hours in class and 2 hours of preparation.
Format. Takes place online. Software enables interaction with instructors and other students.
Calendar. Runs for twelve Mondays from 9/12, with a break for the week of Thanksgiving.
Payment. Costs $200 per student. Payment is due prior to the first class session.
Register now. Deadline 8/26.
Ethos Online Instruction, offering Apologetics and Debate, guides students to mastery of the fundamentals; our classical approach prepares students for further learning.