Apologetics

Courses of Study

Course ID	Credit Hours	Course
AP 101	3	Apologetics This course is designed to give the student a system of principles to defend his faith, as well as present evidences that support the authenticity of the Christian faith. Prerequisite: None
AP 201	2	Comparative Religions Comparative Religions surveys the basic doctrines and practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and other major religions. Special emphasis will be given to methods of effectively witnessing and winning to Christ those who are bound in these religious systems. Prerequisite: None
AP 202	2	Modern Day Cults This course offers a study of modern day cults in light of biblical Christianity. The history and doctrines of the major cults will be studied. The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an irrefutable biblical response to all false teachings. Special emphasis will be given to methods of witnessing to members of the major cults. Prerequisite: None
AP 301	2	Science and Faith The purpose of this course is to give the student a greater appreciation of both the Bible and science. Furthermore, this course will demonstrate that there is no need for compromise in order to make the Bible fit modern “scientific” discoveries. The student will be taught that true science will always validate God’s word. Prerequisite: EN 102
AP 302	2	History of Our English Bible This course is designed to give the student a clear understanding of the Bible version issue. The origins of the various texts, the methods and men used in translating the King James Version, and the weakness of new Bible translations will be examined, giving students a firm understanding of and unshakeable confidence in the KJV. Prerequisite: EN 102
AP 313	2	Introduction to Philosophy This course will introduce students to the basics of philosophy. Students will also be introduced to the writings of Western philosophers within the context of learning how to defend the Christian faith. Prerequisite: EN 102
AP 401	3	Contemporary Theology This course provides a look at the various positions today, from Fundamentalism to Post-modernism. Special emphasis will be given to the challenges facing Fundamentalism today. This course will also examine the expanding influence of the Charismatic movement, the modern push toward ecumenicalism, and how to navigate current trends in ministry. Prerequisite: EN 102
AP 402	2	Biblical Ethics This course looks at six historical approaches to ethical conflicts. Students will be required to know these approaches as they represent how people think in culture today. Students will evaluate each of these in light of scripture to determine a biblical approach to the ethical issues in life and ministry. Prerequisite: EN 102; 32 credits earned
AP 403	2	Logic This course equips students to discern between good and bad arguments. Several major systems of logic will be studied, including categorical, truth-functional, and informal. Prerequisite: EN 102