Debate
Metro Edge students compete in debate through the
National Christian Forensics and Communication Association (NCFCA)
“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17
Lincoln Douglas Value Debate
2026-2027
Resolved: It is just for a criminal justice system to value retribution over rehabilitation.
Similar to the renowned debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas, in this style of debate one competitor affirms the resolution and the other negates it, creating a clash of competing desirable values. There are six rounds in a tournament, and debaters will affirm the resolution three rounds and negate the resolution three rounds. (Two-day tournaments are done differently.)
Team Policy Debate
2026-2027
Resolved: The United States Federal Government should significantly reform its foreign policy toward the Republic of Turkey (Türkiye).
In this style of debate, teams of two either affirm or negate a resolution that calls for a change in political policy. One team of two debaters affirms the resolution, while another team of two debaters negates the resolution. There are six rounds in a tournament, and teams will affirm the resolution three rounds and negate the resolution three rounds. (Two-day tournaments are done differently.)
Students may choose one style of debate for competition.
For the 2026-2027 season, club will focus on Lincoln Douglas Value Debate.
