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What is apologetics? and why is it important? As followers of Jesus - called to share and defend the truth of Christianity (1 Peter 3:15) - how are we to respond to the complex and difficult challenges raised by critics against the faith? In this subject we cover the basics of Christian apologetics. We look at the various types of apologetics, as well as the different apologetic approaches and methods that have been developed and utilised by Christian apologists from throughout church history.
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Does God exist? It's a question that's been asked since time immemorial. But how should we answer it? Is there any evidence or proof for God? Many skeptics and critics of Christianity allege that there is simply no evidence at all. Therefore, belief in God is irrational. Is this a fair and reasonable position? Is there really no evidence for the Creator in all of creation? In this subject we explore the most compelling arguments for the existence of God, and respond to some of the most difficult challenges to belief.
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Jesus of Nazareth is the most influential figure in history. However, throughout the centuries many have espoused a number of different versions and understandings of Him. Christians believe that Jesus is the Son of God and the saviour of the World. Others contend that Jesus didn't even exist, or at most was simply a wise moral teacher. So, who is Jesus...really? Start your investigation today, dive into the historical case for Jesus, examine the evidence, and answer for yourself the question...who is Jesus?
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The Bible is one large book comprised of 66 separate historical writings, written over thousands of years, by dozens of different authors, in various locations. The original writings of the Bible no longer exist. Today we read copies of copies translated from Hebrew and Greek into modern languages. For centuries these copies were made by human copyists transmitting by hand. How then can we be confident that the Bible we read today is a true and reliable copy of the original writings recorded thousands of years ago?
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Is Jesus really the one and only way to God and heaven? The one and only means of salvation and forgiveness? Isn't it arrogant and exclusive to say Christianity is true and all other religions are false? How can we know for sure?
What about Hinduism, Buddhism, or Islam?
In this subject we investigate 10 of the most popular world religions, comparing and contrasting the beliefs and practices of each to determine which religion offers the best answers to life's ultimate questions.
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Ideas have consequences. The world is overflowing with a myriad of different ideas and beliefs about the nature of reality. Every individual has his or her own unique underlying perspective on life and how it should be lived. What one believes is good, right and true, the next may consider wrong or evil. How do we explain this? We need to understand what a worldview is and how they shape our thinking, values, opinions, behaviour and the wider culture around us.
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What is right? What is wrong? Who has the authority to make such determinations? And by what justifications? Do objective moral values and laws actually exist? Or is morality nothing more than a social construct that can be deconstructed, changed, and remade? In this subject we firstly provide an introduction to the world of ethics and moral reasoning, before tackling a handful of today's most intensely debated ethical issues. Such as, abortion, assisted suicide, sexual ethics, race, and gender.
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Learning about the evidence and arguments for the truthfulness of Christianity is one thing; putting your knowledge into practice by going out into the world and sharing your faith is another. Engaging in conversation with friends and family members about matters of faith is often a difficult and dangerous task. However, there are many tips and tactics you can employ to help navigate these tricky but infinitely important discussions. In this subject we explore a range of strategies that Christians can use to help have better conversations about the faith with others.
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