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National College Credit Recommendation Service

Board of Regents  |  University of the State of New York

Anchor Bible College | Evaluated Learning Experience

Apologetics 201 Christian Apologetics

Length: 

48 hours (16 weeks).

Location: 
Anchor Bible College, 2100 Ellsworth Rd., Ypsilanti, MI
Dates: 

January 2025 - Present. 

Instructional delivery format: 
Traditional classroom model
Learner Outcomes: 

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: define key concepts, biblical foundations, and major apologetic systems; explain how Christian theology, including the doctrines of God, man, and sin, shapes the practice of apologetics; apply apologetic methods and logical reasoning to engage contemporary cultural issues and defend the Christian faith in written assignments and real-world conversations; analyze the presuppositions and worldviews underlying various religions, philosophies, and scientific perspectives in comparison to biblical Christianity; synthesize principles from theology, philosophy, and epistemology to develop coherent responses to common objections against the Christian faith; and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different apologetic systems and arguments; construct well-supported presentations and essays defending the truth of Christianity.

Instruction: 

This course introduces students to Christian apologetics and focuses on the biblical basis for apologetics, biblical apologetic method, presuppositions, worldview, how Christian theology of  God, man, and sin impacts apologetics, and practically engaging contemporary culture in defending the faith and proclaiming the truth of God. Topics include Christian evidences and a review of various apologetic systems, introductory material on epistemology (how people know things), logic, theology, philosophy, the problems of evil, various religions, science, reason, and other topics at the discretion of the instructor. Assignments consist of weekly reading and writing assignments about the reading, discussion of the readings, role-playing discussions, two exams, sharing the gospel "in the real world," short essays, comparison of beliefs of world religions, and a presentation to the class on an Apologetics subject. 

Credit recommendation: 

 In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Bible Studies, Religion, or as a general elective (3/25).

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