The modern world is increasingly indifferent to the truth of Christianity. Yet the Christian faith holds the most compelling answers to many of the biggest questions, fears, and doubts many people have.
This track will help you understand why you believe what you believe, and it will equip you to communicate the truths of Christian belief for others.
The courses in the Christian Apologetics Track will teach you how to defend your faith against responses that range from hostile to indifferent. Gain an understanding of why Christianity offers reasonable and compelling answers for doubters and skeptics. Discover how to interact and engage with other worldviews. Help others navigate the challenging territory between faith and doubt. Learn the principles of evangelism, drawing from the latest insights from missiology, cultural contextualization, and storytelling best practices.
You will learn:
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How Christianity relates to today’s culture and answers the biggest questions people are asking
- How to initiate conversations about the Gospel
- How to present the truth of Christianity clearly, cleverly, and persuasively
- The biblical and historical foundations for apologetics and contemporary methods
- How to articulate the core themes of Christianity and explain why it makes sense
- How Christianity answers the biggest questions in life—for yourself and for others
- The principles of evangelism, drawing from the latest insights from missiology, cultural contextualization, and storytelling best practices
- Practical steps for making Christianity both plausible and desirable for today
Key Benefits
- Get immediate access to all 6 seminary-level online courses in the track
- Access 43.75+ hours of video lectures from Greg Koukl, Josh Chatraw, Mark D. Allen, Nabeel Qureshi, Sam Chan, and Paul M. Gould
- Work through the courses at your own pace—take up to 36 months
- Earn a Certificate of Completion
- No prior coursework or prerequisites are required
This Track Includes the Following Courses
Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions
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Taught by Greg Koukl
- 8 units
- 5 hours of video lectures
Apologetics at the Cross: An Introduction to Christian Witness
- Taught by Josh Chatraw and Mark D. Allen
- 14 units
- 7 hours of video lectures
The Story of Reality: How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important that Happens in Between
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Taught by Greg Koukl
- 6 units
- 3 hours of video lectures
Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus
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Taught by Nabeel Qureshi
- 8 units
- 3.7 hours of video lectures
Evangelism in a Skeptical World: How to Make the Unbelievable News about Jesus More Believable
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Taught by Sam Chan
- 15 units
- 5 hours of video lectures
Cultural Apologetics: Renewing the Christian Voice, Conscience, and Imagination in a Disenchanted World
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Taught by Paul M. Gould
- 17 units
- 6 hours of video lectures
Designed to Help You Succeed
- Work at your own pace.
Take as much time as you need to work through each course and each lesson—up to 36 months. We’ll walk you through every lesson, step-by-step, to make sure you understand each concept before you move on. Pause and rewind video lectures, work through the review sessions as many times as you’d like, and study at the times of day that work best for you. With this program, you’ll get the flexibility to learn in a way that’s best for you.
- Learn from seasoned teachers and scholars.
Your instructors have taught the material for decades both in traditional classroom settings and online. Everything has been expertly designed and time-tested.
- Get access to tools proven to help you learn.
Take advantage of the most sophisticated adaptive learning technology that will help you retain and remember what you learn.
- Get digital access to all course materials—anytime, anywhere.
Get access to 43.75+ hours of video materials, plus all textbook readings, exercises, quizzes, and more.
The Certificate Program Is Ideal for:
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Preachers, teachers, and leaders who desire to equip others to defend their faith
- Pastors who may have taken courses on apologetics and philosophy in the past but are looking to refresh their knowledge
- Beginning students who desire a solid foundation in apologetics
- Anyone who wants to be equipped to defend their faith, explain what they believe, and explore the reasonableness of Christian belief
How to earn the Certificate
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Achieve an 80% or higher grade in each of the six required courses.
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Complete all coursework within 36 months of enrolling.
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Notify us of completion.
When we have confirmed you have satisfied the program requirements, we will issue a Certificate of Completion.
