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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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