AP 101 Apologetics
Spring 2016 Syllabus
Tobias England
I.
Course Description
This course is designed to equip students in effectively defending their Christian faith. This
course will examine and present evidence that supports the authenticity of the Bible and the
basic doctrines and fundamentals of the Christian faith. Students will learn how to
“earnestly contend” for their faith in Christ Jesus.
II.
Course Objectives
The student who successfully completes this course
will be able to:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Institutional
Objectives*
Bible
Course
Program Requirement
Objectives (Assignment)
1
Textbook
Present sound, persuasive arguments for Christian
theism
Differentiate between major apologetic approaches
1
1
3
Identify common mistakes in reasoning and
argumentation and provide examples of valid
syllogisms
Expose critical errors in significant, contemporary
belief systems that are critical of the Christian
worldview
Utilize rhetorical tactics of persuasion and
argumentation in evangelistic contexts
3
2
3,5
4
3,5
4
2
1,4
Quizzes,
Class
participation
Quizzes
2
4
Term Paper
Defend a correspondence view of truth that is
cohesive, comprehensive, and exclusive
Draw logically valid conclusions from independent
research in fields related to their research paper
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Lectures
Quizzes
Class
participation
Term Paper,
Quizzes
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III.
Course Requirements
1. Students are to keep a neat and well-organized notebook of typed lecture notes.
2. Class Participation
Students will be asked to respond to scenarios, questions, and give examples of
application to lecture material.
3. The required text for this course is Many Infallible Proofs by Henry Morris. A book
review will be required for this text, and is due on April 15th. This project should be at
least 4 pages long but no longer than 5. Please consult separate instruction sheet and
rubric at http://england.wcbc.edu for instructions.
4. A five-page research paper will be due on March 25th. A title page, outline, and
bibliography are to be included in addition to the five-page body. Students must select
an approved apologetic topic for their paper. Please consult separate instruction sheet
and rubric at http://england.wcbc.edu for instructions.
IV.
Course Grading Factors
Quizzes
Mid Term Exam
Book Critique
Term Paper
Final Exam
V.
30%
14%
16%
20%
20%
Spiritual and Academic Integrity
Attendance Policy
In your student portal, you are able to track your attendance. You should be checking this
weekly. If you miss more than fifteen (15) percent of this class, you will be automatically
dropped from the roster and receive an “F” for the course. The amount missed contains the
accumulation of tardies, cuts, and any other absences.
Academic Honesty
Cheating, plagiarism, collusion, and any act designed to give an unfair advantage to the
student (such as, but not limited to, submitting the same assignment for two courses or
providing false or misleading information in an effort to receive a postponement or an
extension on a test, quiz, exam, or other assignment) is considered cheating and will not be
tolerated.
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is “the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of
another author and the representation of them as one’s own original work.” Common forms
of plagiarism are copying words or ideas and not giving the author credit for them by
providing proper reference.
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Another author’s specific words must be placed within quotation marks with an
appropriate reference given. Another author’s ideas must include an appropriate reference.
VI.
Contact Info
Please let me know if you have questions regarding course assignments or materials. If
there is anything I can do for you, do not hesitate to contact me (e-mail preferred). I also
have an open-door policy, and you are always welcome to come by my office in the North
Auditorium.
VII.
1. Email
tobi.england@wcbc.edu
2. Text
661.544.4631
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Chesterton, G. H. Orthodoxy. 1908. Kindle Edition.
Collins, Francis S., The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief. New York,
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Geisler, Norman. Miracles and the Modern Mind: A Defense of Biblical Miracles. Eugene, OR:
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_____, Norman L. and Frank Turek. I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist. Wheaton:
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_____, Phillip E. Darwin on Trial. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1993
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