Christian Apologetics
must be taken before Modular Fall (MF) credit(s). Special approval required for Modular Fall credit(s). Note(s): Required of M.A.C.A. students. Credit(s): 1 - 2. CSAP 541 - Essential Christian Doctrine I A presentation and biblical defense of the essential Christian doctrines with special reference to contemporary criticism of the value and truth of doctrinal assertions. Prerequisite(s): Modular Spring (MS) credit must be taken before Modular Fall (MF) credit(s). Special approval required for Modular Fall credit(s). Note(s): Required of M.A.C.A. students. Credit(s): 1 - 2. CSAP 542 - Essential Christian Doctrine II A presentation and biblical defense of the essential Christian doctrines with special reference to contemporary criticism of the value and truth of doctrinal assertions. Prerequisite(s): Modular Spring (MS) credit must be taken before Modular Fall (MF) credit(s). Special approval required for Modular Fall credit(s). Note(s): Required of M.A.C.A. students. Credit(s): 1 - 2. CSAP 550 - Historical Theology History of the Church from the Apostolic Fathers to the modern era with an emphasis on the development of doctrine. Highlights key thinkers in the Patristic, Medieval, Reformation and Modern eras. Note(s): Required of M.A.C.A. students. Fee: CSAP 550MD (distance learning) has a materials fee of $130. Credit(s): 3. CSAP 551 - Patristic and Medieval Theology History of the church from the Apostolic Fathers to the eve of the Reformation with an emphasis on the development of doctrine. Discussion of key thinkers, such as Origen, Tertullian, Augustine, Anselm, Aquinas and Scotus. Credit(s): 3. CSAP 552 - Reformation and Modern Theology History of the church from the Reformation to the present with an emphasis on the key Continental and English Reformers, including Zwingli, Luther and Calvin. Discussion of the counter- Reformation, Protestant scholasticism, the Enlightenment and important theological developments in the Modern era. Opportunity is given for students to study the polity and history of their own denomination. Credit(s): 3. CSAP 601 - Defending the Faith I Defending the Faith courses area series of coordinated lectures by experts in various areas of apologetics addressing some of the most serious intellectual challenges to the Gospel and the Christian worldview. Note(s): 601, 602 and 603 do not need to be taken in sequence. Fee: CSAP 601M (distance learning) has a materials fee of $125. Credit(s): 2. CSAP 602 - Defending the Faith II Defending the Faith courses are a series of coordinated lectures by experts in various areas of apologetics addressing some of the most serious intellectual challenges to the Gospel and the Christian worldview. Note(s): 601, 602 and 603 do not need to be taken in sequence. Fee: CSAP 602M (distance learning) has a materials fee of $125. Credit(s): 2. CSAP 603 - Defending the Faith III Defending the Faith courses are a series of coordinated lectures by experts in various areas of apologetics addressing some of the most serious intellectual challenges to the Gospel and the Christian worldview. Note(s): 601, 602 and 603 do not need to
D. Completing the entire program in no more than seven years. E. Meeting with Department Advisor and Graduate Graduation Counselor one year prior to graduation. See Graduate Graduation Check description in Admission, Enrollment and Graduation Requirements section. Distance Learning Course Fees Some courses taken via distance learning have special materials fees. CSAP 521M, 522M and 550M have materials fees of $130. CSAP 601M, 602M, and 603M have material fees of $125. Independent Study Courses Independent study courses offer lectures from audio recordings and additional study materials by outstanding theologians, apologists and biblical scholars. These courses from the Institute of Theological Studies may be taken for graduate level credit. Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics students are limited to 6 credits in their degree program. Distance-learning students are limited to 12 credits.
Courses Christian Apologetics (CSAP)
CSAP 510 - Apologetics Research and Writing Research skills for the use of library, internet and key apologetics reference works. Methods of scholarly and journalistic writing with emphasis on critical thinking, persuasion and evaluation of data and testimony. Note(s): Required of M.A.C.A. students. Must be taken within student’s first academic year. Credit(s): 1. CSAP 521 - Survey of Genesis–Malachi A broad survey of the Old Testament books, including selected introductory and critical issues, relevant background, major themes and divisions and crucial problems. Note(s): Required of M.A.C.A. students. Fee: CSAP 521MD (distance learning) has a materials fee of $130. Credit(s): 3. CSAP 522 - Survey of Matthew–Revelation A general overview of the New Testament books, including selected introductory and critical issues, relevant background, major themes and divisions and crucial problems. Note(s): Required of M.A.C.A. students. Fee: CSAP 522MD (distance learning) has a materials fee of $130. Credit(s): 3. CSAP 527 - Hermeneutics and Bible Study Methods A study of sound interpretation and application of the Bible, including analysis of presuppositions, general rules and specialized principles for various biblical genre and phenomena. A presentation of various approaches to studying the Bible. Note(s): Required of M.A.C.A. students. Credit(s): 3. CSAP 529 - Scripture: Authority, Canon and Criticism A course addressing the essential issues in defending the Scriptures against perennial attacks. Topics include historical reliability, inerrancy, canonization and divine inspiration of Scripture including an examination and critique of modern biblical criticism. Prerequisite(s): Modular Spring (MS) credit
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