Description: This course begins with a study of church history, denominations, and doctrine, bringing students to the present-day reformed doctrine, as understood in the Heidelberg Catechism, Cannons of Dort, and Belgic Confessions. Special attention is given to the Biblical roots of these doctrines. Learners then explore the concept of “worldview," starting with an understanding of the Christian worldview, followed by exploration and critique of other worldviews. Students will examine how a Christian worldview impacts moral thinking and choices by studying ethics and discovering how to live out their faith in a Christ-centered, God-honoring way. Finally, the students will learn to defend their Christian worldview by studying apologetics, where they will learn how to respond to common questions about and charges against the Christian faith.
Books: Holy Bible, ESV Translation; Copy of the Heidelberg Catechism, Cannons of Dort, and Belgic Confession. (These can be a computer printout, its own source, or supplemental material in a different text.)
The following books can be found used at a much-reduced cost:
The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog ISBN-13: 978-0830838509
Defending your Faith: An Introduction to Apologetics by R.C. Sproul ISBN-13: 978-1433503153
The Problem of Pain by C.S. Lewis ISBN-13: 9780060652968
Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Christian Convictions by Greg Koukl ISBN-13: 9780310101468
Prerequisite: None
Supplies: None
- Teacher: Joshua Greer