Apologetics

The aims of this module are to familiarize students with the principles of Christian apologetics, the relationship beween faith and reason, and the concept of truth. And to analyse the intellectual barriers to faith in contemporary society and equip students with appropriate responses. Students engage with the Moore College course material on apologetics for 10 weeks and then engage in 2 weeks of independent study.

Syllabus

• The Christian apologist
• Varieties of approach
• Faith and reason
• Concepts of truth
• Arguing for the existence of God
• Intellectual barriers to faith: Traditional questions
• Intellectual barriers to faith: Alernative world views
• Intellectual barriers to faith: Christian doctrines
• Personal barriers to faith
• Apologetics in action

Other set texts include:

Pratt, R (1996) Every thought captive P&R Publishing

Murray, M (1998) Reason for the hope within Eerdmans

McGrath, A (1992)Bridge Building IVP

Students are provided with all necessary set texts as part of their module study pack.

Assessment

This module is assessed through an essay, case study, self-reflective paper and short telephone viva