The Textbook for this class is “Handbook of Christian Apologetics” by Peter Kreeft &
Ronald K. Tacelli
Recommended readings for the Instructor and interested Students
C.S. Lewis Mere Christianity
C.S. Lewis Quotable Lewis, very helpful
Josh McDowell The New Evidence That Demands A Verdict Vol. I & II
The Apologetics Study Bible (excellent tool)
This Website has an enormous number of free books for Christian Apologetics.
Anslem, Aquinas, Augustine, and all other ancient apologists can be found at
www.catholicprimer.org under Library, for free downloads.
Norman Geisler Library
These are just a few; however the instructor may choose other apologetics as well.
Instructions and Guidelines
This course has extensive homework. The textbook contains 400 pages and must be
read in order to complete the homework. There is no quizzing or testing in written form
due to the extent of the homework.
Final
The students need to prepare an argument from both sides. The student may choose
their own criteria, whether they will be scientists, atheists or unbelievers, etc. This will
involve doing some research on their own criteria. Students are expected to argue
according to the rules learned from the book. The argument must be presented in a
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professional way. The subject must be approved by the Dean of Administration.
Outlines must be provided to the Dean prior to the argument. If there is no outline
presented the student will lose a letter grade.
A Few More Things
The students are expected to go beyond the one book that is provided. It is important in
the development of the students to motivate them to go beyond what is required for their
own enrichment. The Christian student should differ from the secular student in that he
should prepare for excellence in his field for the future work in the Kingdom of God.
