Christian Apologetics
on an elective basis. Prerequisite(s): Modular Spring (MS) credit must be taken before Modular Fall (MF) credit(s). Note(s): May be repeated for credit. Credit(s): 1 - 3. CSAP 695 - Directed Study Supervised research and/or reading in selected areas of Christian apologetics. Credit(s): 1 - 4. CSAP 697 - Apologetics Project A student-proposed project related to the defense of the Christian faith that may involve teaching, writing, research, debating, video/audio productions, etc. Credit(s): 1 - 4. CSAP 698 - Apologetics Internship An approved internship with an apologetics organization or an apologetics-related ministry. Credit(s): 1 - 4. CSAP 699 - Apologetics Thesis Original research and writing in an applicable apologetics topic. Subject, length, and due dates to be determined by the coordinating professor. Second reader provided. Note(s): Course may be repeated. Credit/No Credit. Fee: $100 per credit. Credit(s): 2.
CSAP 645 - Christian Faith in the Public Square An exploration of the proper model for Christian involvement in public discourse, policy and activity. Attention is given to the intelligent analysis and critique of key social issues with respect to the Christian worldview and techniques for the defense of the Christian position in public forums. Credit(s): 1 - 3. CSAP 651 - Comparative Religions A survey of the beliefs, practices and sacred texts of the major non-Christian religious traditions of the East and West. Special attention is given to the critique of the various belief systems along with ways in which Christians can effectively communicate and defend the Gospel to people of other faiths. Cross-listed: ISCL 556. Credit(s): 2 - 3. CSAP 653 - Cults of America The distinctive features of the cults of America with their significance in the development of religious thought. Special attention is paid to their mistreatment of the central features of orthodox Christian doctrine and apologetic responses. Credit(s): 1 - 3. CSAP 655 - Mormonism: Doctrine and History A survey of the doctrine and history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1820 to the present. Emphasizes Joseph Smith, Jr., the beginning of the church, Mormon doctrinal development and change and a critique and response vis-à-vis the Bible and the original Gospel of Jesus Christ. Credit(s): 2. CSAP 656 - The Occult An overview of and Christian response to a range of occult ideas and practices. Topics include divination, ritual magic, sorcery, spiritism, witchcraft, Satanism, as well as occult elements in various New Age beliefs and practices. Credit(s): 2 - 3. CSAP 680 - Special Topics in Christian Apologetics The program occasionally offers courses by special lecturers or visiting scholars to address their areas of expertise on an elective basis. Prerequisite(s): Modular Spring (MS) credit must be taken before Modular Fall (MF) credit(s). Note(s): May be repeated for credit. Credit(s): 1 - 3. CSAP 691 - Seminar: In Defense of the Resurrection An investigation of a wide range of issues that have been used through history to call into question the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ such as miracles, the nature of history, the historical reliability of the New Testament, contradictions in the resurrection accounts, the Shroud of Turin and so on. Legal methodologies are employed to determine whether or not the resurrection can be considered proven beyond a reasonable doubt. 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 693 - C.S. Lewis Seminar A reading and discussion course covering the breadth of Lewis’ work as one of the premier apologists of the 20th Century. Credit(s): 2. CSAP 694 - Seminar: Selected Topics The program occasionally offers seminar courses by special lecturers or visiting scholars to address their areas of expertise
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