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Apologetics I

By R.C. Sproul

Gain confidence and skill in defending your faith as you learn from Dr. R.C. Sproul who demonstrates that reason and science are your allies in defending the existence of God and the historical truth claims of Jesus Christ.

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    Take this course with a class of Ligonier Connect students from around the world. Registration includes:

    • 24/7 access for 6 months to complete the course at your own pace
    • Video lectures from Dr. R.C. Sproul along with the full, downloadable study guide
    • Discuss questions and share notes with up to 30 other Ligonier Connect students in your class
    • Approved by the Association of Christian Schools International for one continuing education unit

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    Take this course with your own private group of friends, family, or colleagues (a minimum of 5 students is required). You’ll receive:

    • 24/7 access for 6 months for you and your group of 4 or more
    • Ability to monitor your group's progress and moderate discussion
    • Includes video lectures from Dr. R.C. Sproul along with the full, downloadable study guide
    • Approved by the Association of Christian Schools International for one continuing education unit

About this course

This is the first of a two part course in apologetics. In this course Dr. Sproul surveys the history of apologetics and demonstrates that reason and science are your allies in defending the existence of God and the historical truth claims of Jesus Christ. He affirms four logical premises that are necessary for all reasonable discourse, and teaches you how to defend your faith in a faithless world. Furthermore, he points out that there are many levels on which to defend your faith, and shows how apologetics brings comfort and confidence to Christians of all ages.

An optional book Defending Your Faith can be purchased from the Ligonier Store here to enhance the learning experience.

Course Path Preview

  • GETTING STARTED

    • Welcome to Apologetics I

      • to-do Review course material
      • to-do Update your student profile
      • to-do Introduce yourself

  • INTRODUCTION

    • Lesson 1: Introduction

      • watch The Introduction
      • read Chapter 1 in “Defending Your Faith”
      • to-do Setting Goals

  • WHY APOLOGETICS?

    • Lesson 2 Why Apologetics?

      • watch Why Apologetics?
      • to-do Putting it into practice.

  • PRE-EVANGELISM

    • Lesson 3: Pre-Evangelism

      • watch Pre-Evangelism
      • read Chapter 2 in “Defending Your Faith”
      • to-do Putting it into practice

  • FOUR STEPS BACKWARD

    • Lesson 4: Four Steps Backward

      • watch Four Steps Backward
      • read Chapter 3 in “Defending Your Faith”
      • to-do Putting it into practice

  • LAW OF CONTRADICTION

    • Lesson 5: Law of Contradiction

      • watch The Law of Contradiction
      • read Chapter 4 in “Defending Your Faith”
      • to-do Putting it into practice

  • LAW OF CAUSALITY

    • Lesson 6: Law of Causality

      • watch The Law of Causality
      • read Chapter 6 in “Defending Your Faith”
      • to-do Thinking in depth

  • RELIABILITY OF SENSE PERCEPTION

    • Lesson 7: Reliability of Sense Perception

      • watch The Reliability of Sense Perception
      • read Chapter 7 in “Defending Your Faith”
      • to-do Thinking in depth

  • ANALOGICAL LANGUAGE

    • Lesson 8: Analogical Language (Part 1)

      • watch Analogical Language (Part 1)
      • to-do Thinking in depth
      • read Chapter 8 in “Defending Your Faith”

    • Lesson 9: Analogical Language (Part 2)

      • watch Analogical Language (Part 2)

  • CONTRADICTION AND PARADOX

    • Lesson 10: Contradiction and Paradox

      • watch Contradiction and Paradox
      • read Chapter 5 in “Defending Your Faith”
      • to-do Thinking in depth

  • MYSTERY

    • Lesson 11: Mystery

      • watch Mystery
      • read Chapter 5 in “Defending Your Faith”
      • to-do Putting it into practice

  • NATURAL THEOLOGY

    • Lesson 12: Natural Theology (Part 1)

      • watch Natural Theology (Part 1)
      • read Chapter 9 in “Defending Your Faith”
      • to-do Thinking in depth

    • Lesson 13: Natural Theology (Part 2)

      • watch Natural Theology (Part 2)
      • to-do Thinking in depth

  • AQUINAS VS. KANT

    • Lesson 14: Aquinas vs. Kant

      • watch Aquinas vs. Kant
      • read Chapter 10 in “Defending Your Faith”
      • to-do Putting it into practice

  • THE CASE FOR GOD

    • Lesson 15: The Case for God

      • watch The Case for God
      • read Chapter 11 in “Defending Your Faith
      • to-do Putting it into practice

  • FOUR POSSIBILITIES

    • Lesson 16: Four Possibilities

      • watch The Four Possibilities
      • read Chapters 12, 13, 14, and 15 in “Defending Your Faith”
      • to-do Putting it into practice

  • FINAL ASSESSMENT

    • Final Assessment

      • Take Final Assessment

About the teacher

R.C. Sproul
Dr. R.C. Sproul is founder and president of Ligonier Ministries, Ligonier Academy and Reformation Bible College.

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