CHRISTIAN EVIDENCES:
APOLOGETICS
These studies may be undertaken as Theology, or Electives, or as arranged
with ABC Faculty. See also Biblical and Theological offerings.
APO 501 HERMENEUTICS:
THE SCIENCE OF INTERPRETATION
Three hours
This course outlines basic principles for the proper interpretation of
Scripture, considering symbolism and literalism, parables, poetry, and
prophecy. Various approaches to Biblical revelation and inspiration are
considered, together with evidences for the infallibility of the Scriptures. It
also considers the approach of Jesus to the Old Testament Scriptures, and that
of the apostles.
APO 502 INTRODUCTION TO APOLOGETICS
Three hours
This is an introduction to the field of Biblical Apologetics. It leads to a
study of important issues such as the existence of God, the problem of pain,
death and evil, miracles, the historical Jesus, and His resurrection.
APO 503 THE PROBLEM OF SUFFERING,
DEATH AND GRIEF
Three hours
This course goes beyond APO 502, looking at one area (the problem of
suffering) in some depth. It then considers the reality of death and grief.
Hope is contrasted with despair.
NOTE: Other areas may be examined in this way under APO 530 Directed
Study.
APO 504 MIRACLES AND THE SUPERNATURAL
Three hours
This goes beyond APO 502, examining in depth the philosophical, theological,
and evidential bases for miracles and the supernatural in general, and Biblical
miracles in particular. An examination of post-Biblical miracles is included,
especially those claimed for patristic and mediaeval times.
APO 505 REVELATION AND INSPIRATION
OF O.T. SCRIPTURES
Three hours
Answers are given to supposed problems of the 0.T. Scriptures, showing how
archaeological and other research has consistently demonstrated that "the Bible
was right after all". Elaborate lecture notes are made available, but the
candidate is also encouraged to personally research the evidence.
APO 506 REVELATION AND INSPIRATION
OF N.T. SCRIPTURES
Three hours
This a consideration of texts in N.T. writings on which there is light from
archaeology and other modern findings. Such evidences do not "prove the Bible,"
for the Bible is above such proofs. Nevertheless they do point to the integrity
of the N.T. texts.
APO 507 THE ORIGIN AND HISTORY
OF THE BIBLE
Three hours
APO 530 DIRECTED STUDY
Three hours
CHRISTIAN EVIDENCES:
ARCHAEOLOGY AND THE BIBLE
ARC 500 INTRODUCTION TO
BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY
Three hours
This study includes a critique of The Documentary Hypothesis, demonstrating
the authority of the Law of Moses, and the historicity of the Bible in general.
We see how archaeology touches Bible lands, peoples, geography, cities and
animals.
ARC 501 GENESIS IN THE LIGHT
OF ARCHAEOLOGY
Three hours
Archaeological finds touch early Genesis - Creation, the Flood, long-living
men, and more. The Bible records about the patriarchs are considered in the
light of ancient customs.
ARC 502 ANCIENT RELIGIONS AND
THE GODS OF THE NATIONS
Three hours
The religions of the Sumerians, the Egyptians, the Canaanites, the
Babylonians, the Assyrians, the Greeks and the Romans are examined. Biblical
warnings against idolatry are also considered. The superiority of the true
Biblical revelation of God in Christ is seen.
ARC 503THE MAJOR AND MINOR PROPHETS
IN THE LIGHT OF ARCHAEOLOGY
Three Hours
These prophets wrote against the background of their times, as endorsed by
archaeological findings. They were authentic history writers, and inspired of
God as they pointed to the future.
ARC 504 A SURVEY OF BIBLICAL HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY:
PART I - MOSES TO SOLOMON
Three hours
This deals with Bible history in the light of archaeology as it touches
Exodus, the Conquest of Canaan, the establishment and expansion of the kingdom
of Israel under David and Solomon.
ARC 505 A SURVEY OF BIBLICAL HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY:
PART II - THE KINGDOM DIVIDES, THE EXILE, AND
THE RETURN FROM EXILE
Three hours
This deals with Bible history in the light of archaeological discoveries
relating to the reign of Solomon, the divided kingdom, the exile and the
return.
ARC 506 A SURVEY OF BIBLICAL HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY:
PART III - THE NEW TESTAMENT
Three hours
This deals with Bible history in the light of discoveries touching N.T.
times, the life of Christ, apostolic times, and the early church.
ARC 507 THE OLD TESTAMENT DOCUMENTS,
THEIR WRITERS AND BACKGROUNDS
Three hours
Recovered documents have done much to destroy false arguments against the
veracity of the Old Testament. Finds from Nuzi, Ebla, Ugarit, Qumran, and other
sites are considered.
ARC 508 NEW LIGHT ON THE GOSPELS
Three hours
Recovered documents have done much to vindicate the veracity of the Gospels.
Special attention is given to recovered documents from Egypt.
ARC 509 NEW LIGHT ON NEW TESTAMENT LETTERS
Three hours
Important findings are considered from Palestine, Asia Minor and Egypt.
ARC 510 ARCHAEOLOGY AND EVANGELISM
Three hours
This course surveys a wide range of subjects relating archaeology to the
Bible and gives many suggestions as to how archaeology can be very useful in
"pre-evangelism",
ARC 511 THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS AND JESUS
Three hours
In this course some of the major finds from the Dead Sea Scrolls are
considered and attention is given as to the way a number of these have
relevance to the teachings of Jesus.
ARC 512 THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF ASIA
Three hours
This course gives "eye-witness" material relating to the sites of the Seven
Churches as they are today and presents relevant spiritual teachings.
ARC 530 DIRECTED STUDY
Three hours
This may include specialized research along the lines of monographs provided
by ABC and dealing with a wide range of subjects linked with Biblical
Archaeology.
Archaeology throws light on cultures of Bible times, often clarifies
Biblical language, adds additional information to backgrounds, endorses
specific Bible incidents, supports Biblical prophecies when they are properly
understood, and demonstrates the superiority of the Bible records. A useful
mnemonic for lecturing purposes is as follows:
C Cultures and customs
L Language and words
A Additional information
S Specific stories and people
P Prophecies endorsed
S Superiority as written documents
CHRISTIAN EVIDENCES:
THEORIES OF ORIGINS
There is necessarily some overlap in these offerings. Some lecture outlines
are provided but much of the material will depend on readings from prescribed
text books. These courses do not purport to cover areas of science such as
Physics, Botany, Biology and Geology except as they relate directly to the
study of origins. The courses are intended as an outline for use by Church
leaders.
CEC 500 THE CREATION/EVOLUTION CONTROVERSY
Three hours
"Creation/Evolution: Facts or Fairy Tales?" is the aptly named Clifford
Wilson text used in this survey which considers the on-going controversy as to
the origins of the universe and of life.
CEC 501 BASIC COSMOLOGY
Three hours
General philosophies of origins are considered. Limitations of science are
considered, as well as orderly patterns in the universe itself (e.g. the
structure of matter, constellations, planets).
CEC 502 THE ORIGIN OF THE UNIVERSE
Three hours
This study builds on CEC 501. It zeroes in on the universe per se,
dealing with such matters as the how and when of creation, dating, the
formation of the stars, discoveries about the solar system, the environment,
the earth's beginning, and its design.
CEC 503 BIOGENESIS AND THE ORIGIN OF LIFE
Three hours
The evolution model for the origin of life is considered and problems are
explored. Special conditions are required because of the great complexity of
life, long before the cell stage.
CEC 504 THE ORIGIN OF MAN
Three hours
Fossils supposedly leading to or actually described as hominid are
considered. Theories of some modern anthropologists are analyzed. Similarities
and differences between humans and other creatures are studied, including brain
and cognitive functions.
CEC 505 THE LANGUAGE OF CHIMPANZEES AND HUMANS
Three hours
There are essential differences between the communication patterns of
chimpanzees and humans. Experiments with chimpanzees demonstrate the uniqueness
of human speech and language.
CEC 506 EARLY GENESIS AND ARCHAEOLOGY
Three hours
This is an introductory survey demonstrating the factual nature of the early
Genesis records relating to origins, the fall of man, the flood, long living
men, and other early history.
CEC 509 THE FLOOD AND HUMAN HISTORY
Three hours
The impact of the Flood as described in Genesis was enormous. The
implications are considered.
CEC 530 DIRECTED STUDY
Three hours
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