51 courses with the subject APOL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
APOL 120Apologetics3
A survey of the evidences for the central truths of Christianity: the existence of God, the deity and resurrection of Christ, and the authority and truth of the Bible.
This course equips students to use apologetics to engage with the culture using the various current issues of the day as entry points to the Gospel. Students will be trained to think critically from a biblical worldview and engage winsomely on such issues as evil in the world, critical claims about Jesus in the popular culture, new atheism, race issues, and sexuality.
This course equips students with a foundational understanding of, and skills within, the field of apologetics. Students will explore the major apologetic issues that arise today and will learn both the critical thinking skills and theological principles in order to respond persuasively.
APOL 250Faith, Reason, and the Search for Meaning3
A course that explores the relationship between faith and reason. This course will provide an overview on the use of logic and critical thinking skills as they pertain to key issues at the intersection of theology and philosophy, such as the existence of God, the nature of faith, the incarnation, the resurrection, human constitution, and the Trinity.
This course examines the history and beliefs of those systems that claim to be Christian yet deny fundamental Christian doctrines such as the sole sufficiency of the Bible, the Trinity, the deity of Christ, salvation by faith in Christ alone without works, the eternal punishment of the wicked, and other pertinent doctrines. Groups discussed include Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, Seventh-day Adventism, Christian Science and others.
This course explores the historic rise and expansion of Islam as well as basic Muslim beliefs and practices. Attention is also given to the diversity within the world of Islam. (Crosslisted with GLST 431)
This course surveys basic issues in apologetics. The student also learns to evaluate worldviews, constructing and using appropriate Christian apologetic arguments against opposing worldviews.
APOL 505Contextualized Apologetics in the Late Modern Age3
This course explores apologetics in the late modern age, emphasizing the necessity of adapting apologetic strategies to diverse cultural contexts within various church and ministry settings. The course will equip the student to defend the reasonableness of the Christian faith while engaging with skepticism and doubt in an ever-changing world.
A survey of the history of Christian apologetics. The course will offer a contextualized study of key apologists in the history of Christianity including Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, Origen, Augustine, Anselm, Thomas Aquinas, John Calvin, Blaise Pascal, William Paley, B. B. Warfield, and C. S. Lewis. The study will focus upon the contribution of each apologist to Christian thought.
Presents a detailed study of contemporary denials of miracles, emphasizing the resurrection of Jesus and the part it plays in Christian apologetics and theology.
The student should be able to demonstrate an ability to reflect, integrate and apply apologetics knowledge to a specific problem facing Christianity. Apologetic reflection should be transformational, in that it influences, motivates, and empowers the student to live for Christ and further His kingdom.
Designed for the advanced student in good standing who has demonstrated an ability to work independently. The student will work with the instructor in developing a proposal for guided research in a specified area of Apologetics.
An intensive study in a specific subject of Apologetics. This course allows variation in the approach and content of the regular curriculum and often will be used by visiting professors.
The examination of critical issues in analytical Christian philosophical theology related to the coherence of Christian doctrine, such as the divine attributes, the doctrine of the Trinity, the incarnation, the resurrection, or the atonement.
A seminar critically examining various methods and taxonomies of apologetics. A detailed study of major Christian apologetic methodologies, as espoused by representative thinkers, from New Testament times to the present. Emphasis is placed on the structure and defense of various systems, including the formulation of a personal apologetic strategy.
A seminar examining the problem of evil in classical theology and apologetics. Theodicies from the time of the Church Fathers down through the modern era, as well as serious challenges to Christian theism, from both philosophy and apologetics, will be critically examined.
A seminar examining current issues in apologetics, including pluralism, open theism, the validity/historicity of the biblical documents, and the validity of religious truth claims.
APOL 950Engaging Modern Religious Movements and World Theologies3
This course examines approaches to engaging modern religious movements and world theologies. Attention is given to the historical development, beliefs, and practices of such movements, in comparison to Christian orthodox beliefs and practice.
A seminar that explores the relationship between faith and philosophy. Topics of consideration include faith and reason, religious epistemology, and the metaphysics of Christian theism.
APOL 987Dissertation Writing in Applied Apologetics I5
In this course, the doctoral candidate will finalize a dissertation prospectus that will be used to pair them with a dissertation mentor who will lead them through the remainder of the dissertation-writing process.
APOL 993Readings in Apologetics and Cultural Engagement and Comprehensive Exam3
Analysis of the major primary sources and scholarly research of Apologetics, cultural engagement, and public theology, leading toward a comprehensive examination.
Designed for the advanced student in good standing who has demonstrated an ability to work independently. The student will work with the instructor in developing a proposal for guided research in a specified area of Apologetics.
An intensive study in a specific subject of Apologetics. This course allows variation in the approach and content of the regular curriculum and often will be used by visiting professors.
