Christian Apologetics

An introduction to apologetics that surveys recent scholarship regarding the justification of the truth claims of Christianity and that provides practical ways to use apologetics in evangelism.

  • Course Categories: General Theology
  • Science Topics: History & Philosophy of Science
  • Syllabus: Christian Apologetics
  • Tags:
    philosophy, Christian theology, Philosophy of Religion, evangelical, conservative protestant, general theology, christian apologetics

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