CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS

Course Description
A study of the defense of Christianity, with emphasis on the biblical and theological
foundation, methodology, and contemporary challenges to the truth of Christianity
Course Objectives
The Participant who completes this course should have the ability:
1. Explain the biblical basis for the apologetic task and demonstrate reasons to be
confident in the truth of Scripture and the Christian faith.
2. Identify and critique frequently encountered objections and challenges, both historical
and contemporary that have been brought against the Christian faith.
3. Recognize and evaluate various apologetic methodologies.
4. Integrate biblical, theological, philosophical, historical, and scientific arguments for
the truth of the Christian faith.
5. Model the skills necessary to communicate the Christian faith in a respectful,
persuasive, intellectually responsible, and culturally relevant way