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Recommended Reading

Christian Apologetics Courses

Intro to Apologetics

Includes the necessity of using our minds and thinking deeply and honestly about what we believe, developing a rationally consistent worldview, the art of persuasion and argumentation, and various approaches to the discipline of apologetics (rationally defending the Christian faith)

Intro to Philosophy

Understanding philosophy as a necessary branch of Theology; responding to philosophical skepticism and the quest for certainty of knowledge; epistemology, metaphysics, logic, and ethics. Will also demonstrate philosophical arguments for the existence of God, as well as the philosophical foundations of the Christian Worldview

The Veracity of Scripture

Exploring the Christian view of Scripture, with emphasis on responding to the questions of, “How do we know the Bible has been translated accurately? How do we know that it has been divinely inspired? Isn’t the Bible full of contradictions and inconsistencies?”

Science and Christianity

Examining the development of modern science in the Western world, into the rise of evolutionary theory and naturalistic materialism, climaxing with the current Intelligent Design movement and it’s growing success in dethroning the dogmas of modern Darwinians.

Cultural Issues

Studying and developing an understanding of relevant contemporary issues such as Separation of Church and State, abortion, homosexuality, and euthanasia, with an emphasis on learning how to speak relevantly, persuasively, and biblically on these important subjects.

World Religions, Philosophies, and Ideologies

Traces the history of thought from ancient civilizations until modern times, examining the key ideas and religious movements that have developed throughout such. Also focuses on the apologetical challenges that face the Christian in today’s multicultural, pluralistic world.

These classes are designed to help the Christian to understand all sides of these issues and to be able to defend and articulate the Christian view, both in an evangelistic context as well as for their own spiritual growth.

Additional courses

Biblical Hermeneutics

8 hours of study which will equip the student in biblical interpretation so as to rightly handle the Word of Truth and no longer be at the mercy of other interpreters.  The course will include (but is not limited to) instruction in biblical introduction, literary context, cultural context, historical context, proper application, exegesis/eisegesis, narrative, presuppositions, word study fallacies, logical fallacies, interpretation of parables, and the true meaning of Sola Scriptura. 

Biblical Evangelism

Explores the Biblical mandate, methodology, proper spirit, attitude and demeanor as well as the use of the Law, confrontational and public ministry, and the use of rational argumentation.

Understanding Your Vocation and Calling

Helping the Christian to find their place in the body of Christ, with practical knowledge on launching into ministry, learning a trade and Biblical work ethic.

Church History Courses -

The Early Church

A primer designed to acquaint the student with some of the beliefs and practices of the Early Church.

The Medieval Church

A primer designed to acquaint the student with the condition and practices of the Medieval Church with emphasis on some of those who resisted its practices and sought to change its condition.

The Protestant Reformation

An in-depth course on the causes and unfolding of the Protestant Reformation; a clear and concise presentation of the theological distinctives of the Protestant Reformation; with a blow-by-blow look at the Reformation in Germany, France, Switzerland, Scotland and England.

Recent Church History (1950-Present)

This course will include the use of the documentary series With God on Our Side produced by PBS.  Group discussion will also be employed in this study. 

A Historical View of the Christian’s Relationship to the State

A survey of church history wherein the student is exposed to various views on the Christian’s relationship to the State, along with a solid biblical view established and set forth to the student.  

Public Ministry of Christians throughout Church History

A survey of church history wherein the legitimacy and true nature of public ministry is established and practical application is made to the student’s generation today.

Prophetic Acts of Christians throughout Church History

A survey of church history wherein varied prophetic acts performed by Christians are documented and examined with an emphasis on their legitimacy for all ages.

All of these studies are rich in history – much of it little known church history.

Much time will be spent in various passages of Scripture to highlight the practical application of these instructional tools.

RECOMMENDED READING

1. Mere Christianity (CS Lewis)

2. The Case for Christ and The Case for Faith (Lee Strobel)

3. How Should We Then Live (Francis Schaeffer)

4. Hell's Best Kept Secret (Ray Comfort)

5. Lectures on Revival (Charles Finney)