What is apologetics and why does it matter?

Does having evidence for Christianity eliminate the need for faith? How do I respond when someone says that God doesn't exist? How can I trust that the Bible records true events?

In this course, Dr. J.P. Moreland, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, will answer those questions and more as he introduces you to the field of Christian apologetics. He will help you understand a rational case for Christian belief and how to answer objections to that case.

The topics covered in this course include:

1) What is Apologetics?
2) Arguments for The Existence of God
3) Why Believe Christianity?

Note: This is the small group curriculum version of the course. This course contains videos and a downloadable participant guide for use in an in-person small group. There is also a version of this course designed for individual use.

Course curriculum

This curriculum includes a participant guide for in-person small groups.

    1. Lesson Overview

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. The Nature and Biblical Basis for Apologetics

    1. Lesson Overview

    2. Worldview: Truth, Knowledge, and Faith

    3. Participant Guide

    1. Lesson Overview

    2. Evidence for the Existence of God

    1. Lesson Overview

    2. Evidence for the Existence of God (Continued)

    1. Lesson Overview

    2. How to Move from God to Christianity

    1. Lesson Overview

    2. Historical Evidence for the Trustworthiness of Scripture

    3. Recommended Resources

    4. Curriculum Evaluation

About this course

  • $24.99
  • 15 lessons
  • 3 hours of video content

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long will it take for me to complete this course?

    Each lesson is designed to take approximately 1-2 hours, depending on how deeply you engage the reflection and discussion questions. Since this is a self-paced course, the time it will take you to complete it will depend on the speed with which you want to progress through the course.

  • Will I be able to interact with the professor(s) during the course?

    Since this course is designed as a self-paced experience, you will not have any interaction with the professor during the course.

  • Will I need to purchase any additional materials?

    No. The course contains everything you need to successfully complete the course. There are resources recommended at the end of the course that you are free to purchase if you wish to pursue further study on the course topic.

Course Author

Distinguished Professor of Philosophy J.P. Moreland

J.P. Moreland is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Biola University in the Talbot School of Theology. He has degrees in chemistry, theology, and philosophy, and Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Southern California. He has authored many books and articles, and he was selected in August 2016 by The Best Schools as one of the 50 most influential living philosophers in the world.

About the Provider

Talbot School of Theology |
Biola University

Talbot School of Theology is a theologically conservative, evangelical seminary in Southern California near Los Angeles. With over a 60-year heritage of biblical fidelity, the seminary couples solid evangelical scholarship with spiritual formation to prepare students for a lifetime of relevant, effective ministry. The seminary's master's degree programs and doctoral degree programs are led by a faculty of nationally renowned, widely-published, and actively engaged ministry leaders.
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