1. How much does the course cost?
2025-2026: FREE.
The course is valued at $500, but is offered at zero cost so as to be available to more students. Pratt does not want finances to be an obstacle for young people wanting to further their understanding of the pro-life movement.
2. What days / times are classes offered?
Mondays 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm. (Eastern)
Wednesdays 10:00 am to 11:15 am. (Eastern)
All classes meet through zoom.
3. Can my high schoolers take the class if they’re not homeschooled?
Yes! There is an audit version of the class. High schoolers can join the weekly meetings and listen to the lectures, while not having to submit the assignments. Following along with the readings would still be helpful, though not mandatory.
4. How will grades work for homeschoolers?
The teacher will give grade recommendations for each assignment and also a final, overall grade recommendation. Since this class acts as a homeschool supplement, parents are allowed to assign a final grade as they see fit, so long as they do not claim that Bonita Pratt nor Pro-life Apologetics assigned their new grade.
5. How will sensitive issues be handled in regards to abortion details?
The teacher will use verbal explanation for as much as possible and will use language that is geared towards the students gaining knowledge and not being overwhelmed by fear or disgust. Abortion procedures and difficult situations will be discussed, as understanding of them is vital to being able to understand the whole issue and being able to debate well. If a student (or the parent) chooses to mute a certain section of the class or step away for a minute, they are welcome to do so to protect their peace of mind, but the content or related questions might show up on a future assignment. A parental release (located under the sign up form) is required before a student is officially registered for the class.
6. Can younger students take the class?
While the course is designed particularly for high school upperclassmen as preparation for college, sophomores are allowed to take it, accounting for parental discretion. Junior high students are asked to wait and take it in a later year.
7. Can college students and adults take the class?
This class is for high schoolers only, so as to protect the privacy of students and to keep the conversation age appropriate. Bonita is happy to travel to campuses and give live talks. Everyone is welcome to read her book, Pro-life, Pro-woman, Pro-science: An Integrative Guidebook, which covers much of the same information.
8. Do you have to be Catholic to take the class?
Not at all, everyone is welcome to take the class!
However, the class will be taught from a Catholic perspective, as well as heavily focusing on logic and science. The talks can be given with or without the Catholic content.
9. What category does this class fit?
This class can fulfill the requirements for a Catholic theology course, a philosophy course or an elective. If you are auditing the class, you could consider it an extra curricular.
10. What time zone is used?
Eastern.
11. What is the calendar for the 2025-2026 school year?
Orientation – week of Sept. 1
First week of normal classes – week of Sept. 8
First quarter exam – week of Oct. 20
Thanksgiving / fall break – week of Nov. 24
Christmas break – Dec. 20 – Jan. 4
Second quarter exam – week of Jan. 12
Third quarter exam – week of March 16
Spring Break – week of March 23
Fourth quarter exam – week of May 25
12. Is there any shorter way for my student to learn the material?
Bonita is able to come to high schools, college pro-life clubs, youth groups etc., and give a talk that condenses the content of the Pro-life Apologetics course. See the “Book a Talk” page for details. Bonita’s book, Pro-life, Pro-woman, Pro-science: An Integrative Guidebook, is available for people to read through at their own pace.
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