Apologetics Course Explanation
A Five-Course Curriculum by Pamela Christian
OPEN ENROLLMENT
This course is suitable for both ministry training and personal enrichment as it introduces students to basic issues in apologetics (defending and contending for the faith). Students learn the biblical worldview, cultural analysis, and how to present the gospel in a way that demonstrates its superior plausibility and how to address common religious objections.
Each class begins with an instructional video averaging about 30 minutes, followed by an online quiz that increases in difficulty from AP101 through AP501. All answers to quiz questions are provided from the video, unless specifically stated to be within the required additional study material.
Pamela Christian is the lead Professor and Course Developer. Professor Frank Codispoti provides interactive instruction to assure student’s best experience.
“If you want apologetics with the combination of excellent research, relevant topics, and solid biblical theology, follow Pamela Christian.
Pamela communicates apologetics in a way that everyone can understand.”
Jerry Dirmann, Founder of The Rock and Operation Solid Lives
Earn a Certificate in Apologetics
Students enrolled for personal enrichment purposes can take the specific classes of interest. Students seeking ministry training or who complete all five courses will receive a Certificate of Completion from the FTLB TC.
This Apologetics Course curriculum offers 5 courses, with a total of 29 weekly classes to be completed at student’s pace, in as little as just over 6 months or as much as 58 weeks. (Maximum access to all online courses is twice the weeks purchased).
Students interested in securing accreditation, associate or bachelor’s degree can avail of this course material through partner affiliate academic institutions through their online program. Inquire for details.
Apologetics Course Costs
Course Registration: All students one-time – $99.00
Course Study – $99.00 each selected course
Required Study Materials – average $20.00 each course.
A 15% course fee discount is available through FTLBTC for students who register and pay for the entire course at time of registration.
Certificate Alumni electing to avail of other course/study material through FTLBTC will receive a 10% discount for life.
See a sampling of the Course Materials
Pamela Christian Apologetics Course Overview
Course 1: Why Apologetics? FTLBTC-AP101 (A 5-week course)
Learn the ways basic Christian apologetics best satisfies human felt-needs and equips people to confidently live their faith.
Week 1 – Apologetics Uniquely Offers Both Evangelism and Discipleship
Week 2 – Objective Reasoning/Truth vs. Subject Feelings/Desires
Week 3 – Common Human Felt Needs/Answering Basic Life Questions
Week 4 – Develop Critical Thinking Skills to Counter the Cancel Culture
Week 5 – A Proper Defense of Christianity Rules Out All Other Religions
Course II: True Foundation Basis of the Christian Faith FTLBTC-AP201 (A 6-week course)
Learn the specific considerations that make the Christian faith the most compelling of all worldviews, philosophies and religions.
Week 1 – Understanding Worldviews
Week 2 – Examining the Validity and Benefits of the Bible
Week 3 – Explaining the Problem of Good and Evil
Week 4 – Truth Vs. Relativism
Week 5 – Considering Religious Pluralism
Week 6 – Considering Jesus
Course III – Biblical Morality vs. Cultural Norms FTLBTC-AP301 (A 6-week course)
Learn how the enemy has strategically infiltrated prominent people and institutions to advance his agenda in our culture.
Week 1 – Introduction
Week 2 – Biblical Marriage vs. Same-sex Marriage
Week 3 – Two Biological Genders vs. Transgenderism
Week 4 – Sex God’s Way
Week 5 – Sanctity of Life, Abortion/Infanticide
Week 6 – Growing Cultural Trend to Replace God
Course IV – The Nations Are Christ’s Inheritance FTLBTC-AP401 (A 6-week course)
Learn the history of the nations/people groups and God’s consistent plan for the nations, emphasizing the importance of God’s people to be the greatest influence in the world.
Week 1 – Introduction
Week 2 – History of the Nations Before Abram
Week 3 – History of the Nations After Abraham
Week 4 – History of the Israel and the United States
Week 5 – Sheep and Goat Nations
Week 6 – God’s Promises for the Nations
Course V – Real Science FTLBTC-AP501 (A 6-week course)
Learn how truth and science must both always line up with reality, making it even easier to use apologetics in sharing truth.
Week 1 – Introduction and Biology
Week 2 – Creation
Week 3 – The Great Flood Evidence in Genealogy
Week 4 – Cosmology
Week 5 – Archeology
Week 6 – Prophecy and the Probability of Statistics
Preview of Student Syllabus
Certificate of Christian Apologetics Curriculum Overview
A Five-Course Curriculum by Pamela Christian
Welcome to this curriculum on Christian Apologetics.
Christian Apologetics has traditionally been a specialized field of study. However, since apologetics provides reasoned arguments to justify the Christian faith, and all Christians are commissioned to share the gospel (Matthew 28:18-20) I believe apologetics should be taught to all Christians to better equip them to confidently know and share their faith. This curriculum seeks to help us integrate apologetics into every area of Christian living and is for both Christian leaders and everyday Believers.
Jesus instructs us to demonstrate our faith in such a way that we attract others to Him, and being prepared with a ready answer for the reason of our hope is essential. Therefore, expect to learn the importance of apologetics, how to effectively use apologetics to reach people, and how to train others to do the same.
Whether you are taking these courses in support of a formally registered church, home church, chaplaincy or para-church ministry, this material will help you become better equipped as a leader in the faith—something all Christians should be regardless of their particular role in the Body of Christ.
As you progress through this curriculum, if you have specific questions please reach out to your assistant instructor, Professor Frank Codispoti.
Pamela Christian
Lead Professor, Course Developer
Class Videos and Discussions
Each week you’ll enjoy a video of approximately 30 minutes followed by a discussion question for you to answer. Unless otherwise stated all scripture quoted is from the English Standard Version, copyright 2008 by Crossway, used according to permission.
BOOK READING AND REFLECTION
In addition to the basic weekly assignments, throughout the entire course study, you will have recommended books with assigned chapters to read, specific to the particular week study topic. The particular assignment will be identified within each week of study, where applicable.
Please note, in order to move onto the subsequent week, you must complete the video, discussion question, and reflection (prior week material and/or book assignment reflection).
In addition to Required Reading, you will find Recommended Reading that accompanies specific week instructions in the class notes.
Christian Apologetics Curriculum Courses and overviews
This five-course curriculum is suitable for both ministry training and personal enrichment as it introduces students to basic issues in apologetics (defending and contending for the faith).
This curriculum will educate students about the timely importance of apologetics for the world of people who are hungrier for truth today than ever before; how to effectively use apologetics to engage people and reach them with the truth and supremacy of the Christian faith, and; how to train others to embrace apologetics so they are confidently equipped to reach the lost for Christ.
Course 1 Why Apologetics? – AP101
Learn the ways basic Christian apologetics best satisfies human felt-needs and equips people to confidently live their faith.
Required reading includes: Examine Your Faith! Finding Truth in a World of Lies, by Pamela Christian. Week Two will require you to have this book in your possession to complete the post video assignment before advancing to Week Three. Click the link to get this book from Amazon.
Course 2 True Foundation Basis of the Christian Faith – AP 201
Learn the specific considerations that make the Christian faith the most compelling of all worldviews, philosophies, and religions.
Required reading includes: Examine Your Faith! Finding Truth in a World of Lies, by Pamela Christian. Click the link to get this book from Amazon.
Course 3 Biblical Morality vs. Cultural Norms – AP301
Learn how the enemy has strategically infiltrated prominent people and institutions to advance his agenda in our culture.
Required reading includes: Prepare for the Harvest! God’s Challenge to the Church Today. Click the link to get this book from Amazon.
Course 4 Nations are Christ’s Inheritance – AP401
Learn the history of the nations/people groups and God’s consistent plan for the nations, emphasizing the importance of God’s people to be the greatest influence in the world.
Required reading includes: Prepare for the Harvest! Confidence in God’s End-Time Promises. Click the link to get this book from Amazon.
Course 5 Real Science – AP501
Learn how truth and science must both always line up with reality, making it even easier to use apologetics in sharing truth.
Course 5 Required Additional Study includes: Top Ten Proofs Evolution is Scientifically Impossible and Top Ten Proofs for a Young Earth (MP3 or CD). Both these resources are authored by Bob Dutko. He is graciously extending a 10% discount for my students on all purchases with the discount code SLTC at checkout. And at the time of first publishing this course, He is running a 25% discount which means with the discount code, you’ll receive a total of 35% savings until the 25% discount is discontinued. Direct to purchase the specific individual MPD/CD use this link: https://toptenproofs.com/pages/products To purchase bundled packages use this link: https://toptenproofs.com/
Learn more here: https://bobdutko.com/toptenproofs/
See a sampling of the Course Materials
Faith to Live By Training Center Course Instructors
Lead Professor and Course Developer: Pamela Christian
Former entrepreneur and founder of a residential Property Management company, a corporate gift business and a catering company, Pamela Christian has worked in Christian ministry and media for nearly 30 years. As a Bible Teacher, Retreat and Conference Speaker, Award-winning Author of the Faith to Live By book series, Media Host of traditional radio, internet television and podcasts, and now Lead Professor and Course Developer, Pam has relentlessly pursued her passion to help others discover and live in life-giving truth to experience all the hope truth provides. Certified in apologetics from Biola University, Pam has also been recognized as an International Itinerant Ministry and awarded a Doctorate of Divinity from the HSBN International School of Ministry.
Associated Professor and Student Liaison: Frank Codispoti
In addition to his extensive professional accomplishments in the fields of information technology, real estate development, financial services and as a solution architect that supported the IT departments of Fortune 100 companies, as well as government, and education entities, since January 1982 Frank has been an avid Bible student, and has served in various capacities. As a pastoral layman, he has directed several children’s and home-schooling ministries supporting both on and off campus programs. Frank has also developed Christian apologetics curriculum, and served as coach/mentor in various adult support and education programs. His research in Christian Apologetics lead to the writing of his first book: Angels and Demons—The Battle for Your Mind—Finding Truth in a Sea of Lies available on Amazon.
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