The Minor Prophets

DETAILS

• Apologetics Case Studies
• Research Papers on Existence of God and Reliability of Scripture
• Debate Exercises on Theological and Philosophical Issues
• Presentation on Christianity and Other Worldviews
• Final Exam

CURRICULUM

1. Introduction to Apologetics: Understand the nature and purpose of Christian apologetics. Explore the biblical basis for defending the faith and engaging with questions and objections.
2. Historical Apologetics: Survey historical approaches to apologetics, from early Christian apologists to modern defenders of the faith. Examine key figures, movements, and milestones in the history of apologetics.
3. The Existence of God: Address arguments for the existence of God and responses to atheism. Explore cosmological, teleological, moral, and ontological arguments in favor of theism.
4. Reliability of Scripture: Investigate the historical reliability of the Bible. Examine evidence supporting the accuracy and authenticity of biblical texts, addressing common criticisms.
5. The Problem of Evil: Engage with the philosophical and theological challenges posed by the problem of evil. Explore various responses to the question of how a benevolent God can coexist with the existence of evil and suffering.
6. Christianity and Other Worldviews: Compare and contrast Christianity with other worldviews, religions, and philosophical systems. Explore strategies for presenting the uniqueness and truth claims of Christianity in a pluralistic context.
7. Cultural Apologetics: Discuss the relevance of apologetics in contemporary culture. Address cultural challenges and explore ways to communicate Christian truths effectively in a diverse and changing society.

PREREQUISITES

A foundational understanding of Christian theology and basic familiarity with philosophical concepts. This course is suitable for individuals with various levels of apologetics knowledge.