However, for the past two centuries, the Bible has come under increasing attack from both nonbelievers and even Protestant and Catholic scholars. This class will examine the doctrines of revelation, inspiration, and inerrancy of the Scriptures including issues relating to historical criticism. It will also consider the topics of the authority, canonicity, and reliability of the Bible. Students will have the opportunity to research such contemporary issues as postmodernism and current Roman Catholic or Eastern Orthodox views of the relation between Scripture and tradition. Develops a biblical framework from which to understand individual, couple, and family problems.
Students apply theoretical concepts and develop basic counseling skills.
The Book of Acts is more than a sequel to Luke's gospel. The student will delve into the culture, background and politics of the period to understand how the church came into existence, and examine the foundations on which almost 2000 years of church history was built. Be prepared for a wide-ranging multipronged approach to studying one of the most fascinating books ever written. This course seeks to analyze as well as understand postmodern philosophy and influence in culture which presents new challenges to the use of apologetics in evangelism. Issues of relativism, pluralism, and tolerance will be addressed as they relate to apologetics.