Apologetics
- Credits: 3
- Course Code: THEO 225
A study of the Christian worldview.
Particular emphasis is given to the reasonableness of the Christian faith and to the fact that there is sufficient evidence to support that belief.
The Bible is examined in relation to its reliability and authority.
$412.50
No Monthly
membership
Week 1
- Week One Preview
- Introductory Discussion
- Intro to Apologetics
- Quiz 1
- Geisler Reading Report
Week 2
- Week Two Preview
- Common Misconceptions
- Quiz 2
- Internet Activity
- Geisler Reading Report
- Reminder: Sunday School Lessons
Week 3
- Week Three Preview
- Is There A God?
- Web articles on the Existence of God
- Quiz 3 (the Existence of God)
- Meet Up Discussions on the Existence of God
- The Atheist Delusion
- Geisler Reading Report
- Discussion of Geisler Reading
Week 4
- Week Four Preview
- Creation Apologetics
- More Creation Apologetics
- Quiz 4
- Internet Activity
- Reading Report – Answer Book 1
- Why I am a Creationist (Del Tackett)
- Watch: Ken Ham and Bill Nye Debate
- Watch: Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed
- Evolution vs. God
Microbiologist from AiG–Most Asked Questions (Georgia Purdom)- Discussion of Videos
Week 5
- Week Five Preview
Uniqueness of the Bible Lecture- The General Argument For Christianity
- Quiz 5
Hands On Activity (General Argument for Christianity)- Geisler Reading Report
- Strobel Reading Report
- Georgia Purdom
Courses consist of 12 units over a 16-week period. The above is only a sample.
There are no prerequisites for Apologetics.
The Case for the Real Jesus
Lee Strobel | ISBN 031024210X
Strobel was an atheistic journalist who turned to Christ after researching the evidence for Christianity.
Using an interesting journalistic style, Strobel interviews experts who refute recent arguments that Jesus is just another pagan god, that Jesus never really rose from the dead, that the Bible is not reliable literature, etc.
I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist
Norman Geisler | ISBN: 1581345615
Defending Your Faith
Mark Bird | ASIN B0067KNB80
This book is designed to help pastors, Sunday School teachers, or small group leaders equip their fellow Christians in apologetics. Make sure you get the teacher’s edition.
13% — Reading/Reports
12% — Written Defense Papers
13% — Dialogue outside of class, University assignments/Reports
6% — Internet Activity/Reports
6% — Discussion Forums
12% — Teaching Sunday School Lessons
10% — Mid-Term Oral Exam
15% — Quizzes
13% — Final Exam
Dr. Mark Bird
Professor
- BRE in Education, Union Bible College
- MS in Secondary Education, Pensacola Christian College
- MA in Theology, Wesley Biblical Seminary
- DMin in Theology and Apologetics, Grace Theological Seminary