CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS

This course offers an in-depth introduction to the field of Christian Apologetics, equipping students to articulate and defend the Christian faith with clarity, conviction, and compassion. It explores the rational, philosophical, and existential grounds for belief in God, the authority of Scripture, and the uniqueness of Christ, especially in the face of modern ideologies, skepticism, and pluralistic worldviews. Structured across a series of foundational and thematic units, the course begins by examining the nature, purpose, and historical development of apologetics. It introduces key philosophical systems—such as relativism, empiricism, existentialism, and naturalism—and engages them through a biblical lens. Students will learn to construct logical arguments for the existence of God, address epistemological questions about truth, and offer reasoned responses to challenges posed by atheism, agnosticism, and scientific naturalism. Special attention is given to the relevance of Christian apologetics in the South Asian context, encouraging students to communicate faith respectfully and meaningfully across cultures and religions. Through guided readings, lectures, and discussions, students will grow in their ability to respond to common objections to Christianity, defend the truth of the gospel, and present Christ not merely as one among many religious figures, but as the living Lord and Savior.