Course Reflection - Apologetics

Apologetics is one of my favorite subjects and as a former atheist I believe this topic is crucial for the church. There are people we encounter every day that have little to no understanding of who God is and who he has made them to be. They are outright against Christianity in the way they live, interact with people and work. It is the desire of my heart to see more people in the church equipped to confront their friends, family and strangers in a loving way with the message of truth that will transform their lives. This course has equipped me to that end and instilled a deep desire in my heart towards loving the lost, sharing the gospel with them and defending the faith that has transformed my life.

An Unlikely Conversation

Assignment:
Write a paper of approximately 3000 words presenting an apologetic dialogue between a Christian and a non-Christian. Chapter 9 of AGG provides you a model for the dialogue form. Your dialogue may deal with any subject that might arise in such a conversation, such as the existence of God, the problem of evil, the nature of truth, the authority of Scripture, etc. For this paper, you should do some research beyond the course assignments.

Relational Presuppositional Apologetics

Assignment:
Write a paper of approximately 2000 words describing and arguing your own view of apologetic method. This should show interaction with the course lectures and readings and should present a biblical basis for your view. Some research beyond assigned readings required. The paper should interact with Van Til and with some of the other alternative apologetic methods discussed (both in the historical lectures and in the book Five Views of Apologetics).