I. Course Description
This course offers a study of modern day cults in light of Biblical Christianity.
The history and doctrines of the major cults will be studied. The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an irrefutable Biblical response to all false teachings. Special emphasis will be given to methods of witnessing to members of the major cults.
II. Objectives
Realizing our Biblical mandate to defend the truth, students who complete this course should feel confident in defending their faith against other cults. As a result of instruction and course projects, the student will be able to:
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List characteristics of a cult.
Explain teaching of major cults.
Identify when major cults were started and by whom.
Quote (or write out) Bible verses that refute specific teachings of many cults.
Give a correct Bible interpretation of passages often twisted by cults.
III. Course Requirements
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Students are to keep a neat and well organized notebook. This notebook is to be turned in with the final exam. Notes are to be typed, hole-punched, and placed in chronological order as presented in class. (Handouts must be included). A cover sheet is to be

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used and the student’s name and box number should also be on the outside of the paper binder.
The required text for this course is, The Kingdom of the Cults by
Walter Martin, edited by Ravi Zacharias. Students are expected to be prepared for daily quizzes on lecture notes and assigned reading.
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A four page class paper will be due on Thursday, November 8 th . A title page, outline, and bibliography is to be included (these pages are in addition to the four pages of text). Students may choose any cult, and must give a rebuttal to their arguments against
Christianity.
Papers submitted for this class should adhere to the following guidelines. a.
Use Times New Roman, 12 pt. font. Double space the text, but do not add an additional space between paragraphs. Indent the first line of each paragraph, do not use block format. (i.e. the spacing between paragraphs should be the same as between lines of text). b.
Margins should be 1” on all sides except the first page of text, which should have a 2” margin at the top of the page. c.
Footnotes are strictly required for work that is not your own or general knowledge. You will need to cite quotations (three or more words that are from another author), ideas, facts, and information. A good essay paper will often have several citations per page. d.
Students should refer to James Chapman’s Handbook of
Grammar & Composition for correct format. Be sure to use footnotes and a bibliography. e.
Do not rely too heavily on electronic resources (internet, etc.).
Doing so indicates a shallow level of research. Using printed sources such as books will improve your understanding of the topic as well as your grade!

IV. Course Grading
Course grade will be determined by the following measurements of learning:
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Notebook
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Quizzes
Mid-Term
Class paper
Final
V. Course Attendance
Every class period a student misses is a lost opportunity for learning. Students who miss more than 15% of this class as recorded on the portal will be dropped from the roster and receive an “F” in this course. Please attend on a consistent and punctual basis.
You are responsible for material covered, projects due, and tests given even on days that you are absent. No late projects will be accepted. All projects can be physically printed and submitted by 5:00 on the day they are due, or e-mailed to the instructor by 11:00 PM. All missed quizzes or tests will be rewritten and made available for make up for 48 hours. Anything not completed in that time frame will be recorded as a “0”.
VI. Academic Dishonesty
Scholastic dishonesty includes cheating, plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration, or any other action that is not an honest participation in the learning process. By enrolling in this course, you have agreed to
WCBC’s guidelines for handling academic dishonesty.