About this course
This course is free because of the generosity of our Vision Partners.
Have questions about defending the Christian faith? Dr. Heiser has answers. Sharing God’s Word as the Truth and solution for today’s problems is necessary for all Christ followers. In this course, we get answers to your most frequently asked questions about the so-called “problems” with the Bible. It’s designed to introduce you to defending the Old and New Testaments and prepare you for Contemporary Post-Modern Apologetics 201 (Old Testament) and Contemporary Post-Modern Apologetics 202 (New Testament).
Course objectives
After completing this course, you'll be able to explain the:
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Bible’s authorship and what biblical inspiration is.
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Creation narrative in Genesis and other myths and legends of the Old Testament.
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Validity and authorship of the New Testament.
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Definition and purpose of prayer.
Course outline
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About this course
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What you will learn
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Objectives 01
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Pre-work 01
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Episode 01
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Quiz 01
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Discussion 01
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Objectives 02
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Episode 02
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Questions Aloud: Introduction to Basic Apologetics
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- 2 hours of video content
- 4 Modules
Course material
All instructional material is provided in the course.
Instructor
Dr. Michael S. Heiser
Dr. Michael S. Heiser (who prefers to be called Mike) is a scholar of the Bible and its ancient context. He earned master’s degrees in Ancient History from the University of Pennsylvania and Hebrew Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has a Ph.D. in Hebrew and Semitic Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Before teaching at AWKNG School of Theology, Dr. Heiser taught at the university level for over 20 years and was the Academic Editor and Scholar for Logos Bible Software for 15 years. He supervised scholarly data projects related to the Dead Sea Scrolls, Hebrew and Semitic inscriptions, the Septuagint, and the Greek Pseudepigrapha. Dr. Heiser is published widely in scholarly academic journals, including the Bible Study Magazine, and authored several portions of the Faithlife Study Bible.
What our students are saying
Good
Alan Grills
The combination of the resources was very helpful, Dr .Michael blended the material with the Bible Project, it was very helpful.
The combination of the resources was very helpful, Dr .Michael blended the material with the Bible Project, it was very helpful.
Read LessDifferent apologetics that I am used to. I used to talk to different cults like Jehovah witnesses, Mormons, etc. basically about the gospel. Both of their errors.
Sherri Knapp
One of the questions that I had about predestination and for knowledge. That was answered for me praise God.
One of the questions that I had about predestination and for knowledge. That was answered for me praise God.
Read LessHighly recommended
Nadja Fluri
This course was very exciting and informative - I look forward to the next course with Dr. Michael Heiser.
This course was very exciting and informative - I look forward to the next course with Dr. Michael Heiser.
Read LessI absolutely loved it
Dawn Sevier
I wish I had the money to take every single course. I loved and learned so much just from this little course I took. I cannot fathom how much more I’d learn from the Biblical Studies. I am absolutely going to try to earn enough money to purchase t...
Read MoreI wish I had the money to take every single course. I loved and learned so much just from this little course I took. I cannot fathom how much more I’d learn from the Biblical Studies. I am absolutely going to try to earn enough money to purchase that course.
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