Birmingham
Theological Seminary
Department of Apologetics
AP8510 LOGIC AND CRITICAL THINKING I
An introductory study of the methods and principles of sound reasoning.
The course will discuss the nature of arguments and how to evaluate
them, and covering such topics as deduction and induction, fallacies,
and procedures for testing validity and soundness. REQUIRED FOR M.A.A. -
Two Credit Hours
AP8511 LOGIC AND CRITICAL THINKING II
An advanced study of the methods and principles of sound reasoning.
The course will discuss natural deduction, quantification theory,
probability and modal logic. PREREQUISITE: AP8510. REQUIRED FOR M.A.A. - Two Credit Hours
AP8521 INTRODUCTION TO APOLOGETICS
A study of the defense of the Christian faith. Topics discussed will
include apologetic methodology, arguments for God’s existence,
miracles, evidence for the deity and resurrection of Jesus, and responses
to several major objections to the Christian faith. REQUIRED FOR
M.A.A., M.DIV., M.A.B.C., M.A.M., M.A.B.S., C.A., C.MIS. - Two Credit
Hours
AP8525 APOLOGETICS AND THE BIBLE
A study and defense of the historical reliability, inerrancy, and divine
authority of the Bible. The course will focus on giving responses
to major objections to the reliability and authority of the Bible,
including the challenge of contemporary historical Jesus research.
REQUIRED FOR M.A.A. - Two Credit Hours
AP8531 WORLD RELIGIONS
A study and evaluation of the major world religions, including Judaism,
Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Roman Catholicism. REQUIRED FOR M.A.A.,
C.A. - Two Credit Hours
AP8532 CONTEMPORARY CULTS
A study and evaluation of the major cults, including, Latter Day Saints,
Jehovah’s Witnesses, the New Age Movement, Mind Science groups,
and the Word-Faith Movement. REQUIRED FOR M.A.A., C.A. - Two Credit
Hours
AP8611 ADVANCED APOLOGETICS I
An in-depth study of the positive case for the Christian faith. The
course will include discussions of faith and reason, arguments for
God’s existence, miracles, and evidence for the resurrection
and deity of Christ. PREREQUISITE: AP8521. REQUIRED FOR M.A.A., C.A. - Two Credit Hours
AP8612 ADVANCED APOLOGETICS II
An in-depth study and response to the major intellectual challenges
to the Christian faith. The course will include discussions of post-modern
relativism, the problem of evil, religious pluralism, and objections
to the historical reliability of the Bible. PREREQUISITE: AP8521 AND 8611. REQUIRED FOR M.A.A., C.A. - Two Credit Hours
AP8645 GOD, ETHICS AND SOCIETY
An advanced study of ethical theory and its application to major ethical
issues in contemporary society. Topics to be discussed will include
the relationship between God and ethics, various approaches to metaethics
and normative ethics, Christian social theory, and evaluations of
important ethical issues from a Christian perspective. PREREQUISITES:
ST3655. REQUIRED FOR M.A.A., C.A. - Two Credit Hours
AP8661 CHRISTIANITY AND CONTEMPORARY CULTURE
A study of that looks at the Christian’s relationship to various
spheres of culture such as art, politics, education, etc. and seeks
to develop a biblical model of cultural involvement so that the Christian
can be “in the world, but not of it.” . REQUIRED FOR M.A.A., C.A. - Two Credit Hours
AP8725 APOLOGETIC METHODOLOGY
A study and evaluation of the various approaches to the apologetic
task. Topics discussed will include religious epistemology, faith
and reason, and the relationship between theology and apologetics.
PREREQUISITE: AP8521. REQUIRED FOR M.A.A. - Two Credit Hours
Electives
AP8553 CHRISTIANITY AND COMPETING WORLDVIEWS
A comparison and critique of the major non-Christian worldviews, including
Deism, Naturalism, Pantheism, Process Theology, and Polytheism. Attention
will be given to apologetic strategy for engaging adherents of these
worldviews. - Two Credit Hours
AP8623 APOLOGETICS IN THE CHURCH
A discussion of the importance of integrating apologetics into the
life and ministry of the church, and practical ways of achieving
such integration. The student will develop a plan for apologetics
ministry in his own local church. - Two Credit Hours
AP8625 APOLOGETICS
AND PERSONAL EVANGELISM
A study of the relationship between apologetics and personal evangelism.
The course will include discussion of practical ways to integrate
apologetics into evangelistic opportunities. PREREQUISITE: 5667
- Two Credit Hours
AP8630 APOLOGETICS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
A study of contemporary youth culture and practical ways of reaching
them evangelistically and apologetically with the truth-claims of
Christianity. The course will also include discussions of the theology
of worship, and ethical issues relevant to youth. - Two Credit Hours
AP8657 CHRISTIANITY AND THE PUBLIC SQUARE
A study of the relationship between church and state, and an exploration
of the proper model for Christian involvement in the political arena.
Attention will be given to the evaluation of key social and political
issues from a Christian perspective. - Two Credit Hours
AP8675 APOLOGETIC DEBATE
A practical study of the principles and techniques of debating focusing
on issues in Christian apologetics. Students will get practical experience
in preparing for and engaging in public debates. PREREQUISITES: 8510,
8521 - Two Credit Hours
AP8711 CHRISTIANITY AND SCIENCE
A study of the relationship between the Christian worldview and contemporary
science. Special emphasis will be placed on constructing a sound
model for relating science and theology, and on the creation-evolution
debate. PREREQUISITES: 8511. Two Credit Hours
AP8730 PHILOSOPHICAL THEOLOGY
A philosophical study of the attributes of God and key Christian doctrines
such as the trinity, incarnation, atonement, and original sin. The
focus of the course will be on the logical consistency and rational
plausibility of these doctrines. PREREQUISITES: 8510, 8521 - Two
Credit Hours
AP8791 SPECIAL TOPICS IN APOLOGETICS
A concentrated study of a selected topic or person related to Christian
apologetics. Prerequisites may apply. - Two Credit Hours
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