Apologetics
Apologetics
Number of Credits
18 creditsThe Apologetics Certificate equips students to understand, defend, and communicate a biblical worldview. Students will learn to present sound arguments for the Christian faith, evaluate competing worldviews in light of Scripture, and communicate God's truth lovingly and effectively to both believers and unbelievers.
Classes
Apologetics
Course ID: AP 101
Credit Hours: 3
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: NoneComparative Religions
Course ID: AP 201
Credit Hours: 2
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: NoneScience and Faith
Course ID: AP 301
Credit Hours: 2
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| Course ID | Credit Hours | Course |
|---|---|---|
| AP 101 | 3 | 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 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 301 | 2 | 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 401 | 3 | 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 403 | 2 | 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 |
| EN 101 | 3 | This course teaches English grammar and foundational writing concepts on a college level. Because clear writing is developed through good English basics, this class aids the student in development of clear writing and grammar skills that will be further developed in EN 102. Prerequisite: EN 100 or test scoring requirement met |
| EN 102 | 3 | This course is designed to teach the creative art of composition, along with the study and review of word usage and the action of the parts of speech in the written composition. Communicating in a clear, effective, and appropriate manner and writing a collegiate research paper are the objectives of this class. Prerequisite: EN 101 |