Christian Faith in the Pu b lic Square ... ..... ......... .. .......... 1-2 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 world view and techniques for the defense of the Christian positron in public forums. Comparat ive Religions .............. ................ ....... .. ... .... ... ... .. 2-3 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 commu nicate and defend the Gospel to people of other faiths. (Same as ISCL 556) Cu lts of America ................ . ........ ....... .. .. ... .. .. ........ .............. 1-2 The distinctive features of the cults of America with their signikance in the development of religious thought. Special attention is paid to their mistreatment of the central features of orthodox Christian doctrine and apologetic responses. (Same as TTHT 722). Mormonism: Doctrine & Hi st ory ..... .. .. .... . .... .... ... .. ..... ....... 2 A survey of the doctrine and history of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints from 1820 to the present with an emphasis upon Joseph Smith, Jr, and the beginning of the church, Mormon doctrinal development and change and a critique and response vis-a-vis the Bible and the original Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Occu It ....... .................. .. .. . ............ ........................... ........ 2-3 An overview of and Christian response to a range of occult ideas and practices. Topics include divination, ritual magic, sor cery, spirit ism, witchcraft, Satanism, as well as occult elements in various New Age beliefs and practices. Special Topics in Christian Apologetics ... .. ... .. ... ..... .. .. 1- 3 The program occasionally offers courses by special lecturers or visiting scholars to address their areas of expertise on an elective basis. May be repeated for credit. Sem inar: In Defense of the Resur rection .... .. ..... .... ... .. 1-2 An investigation of a wide range of issues that have been used through history to call into question the bodily resur rection of Jesus Christ such as miracles, the nature of history, the historical reliability of the New Testament, contradictions in the resurrection accounts, the Shroud ofTurin and so on. Legal methodologies are employed to determine whether or not the resurrection can be considered proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
C.S. Lewis Seminar .. ................. .... .. .. ... .... .... ........................ .. .. 2 A reading and discussion course covering the breadth of Lewis'work as one of the premier apologists of the 20th Century. Seminar: Selected Topics... . .. .. .. ...... ... ................. .. ..... .. .... 1-3 The program occasionally offers seminar courses by special lecturers or visiting scholars to address their areas of expertise on an elective basis. May be repeated for credit. Directed Study .. .. ................ ..................... ......... .. ... ........ ... .. 1-4 Supervised research and/or reading in selected areas of Christian apologetics. Apo logetics Project .. . ..... ...... ... ..... .. ...... ..... .. .. ........ .. .......... 1-4 A student proposed project related to the defense of the Christian faith that may involve teaching, writing, research, debating, video/ audio productions, etc.
csAP645
csAP693
csAP694
csAP651
csAP 695
CSAP697
csAP 653
Apo logetics Internship....... .... ....... ...... ....... ............ .......... 1-4 An approved internship with an apologetics organization or an apologetics related ministry.
csAP69B
csAP655
Modular Course Fees Some modu lar courses taken via distance learning have special materials fees. Please contact the apologetics office or consult the current cou rse schedule for more information. 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 ofTheologi cal Studies may be taken for graduate leve l credit. Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics students are limited to six units in their degree program. Modular students are limited to 12 units.
csAP 656
csAP 6so
csAP 691
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