Course Syllabus
Apologetics 101

Welcome to APO-101 Apologetics 101: An Introduction to Defending the Faith. I am thrilled to have you in the course. Let me introduce myself. I am Dr. Wes Moore, founder of Prophet Scholar Academy.

This course comes out of nearly 30 years of studying and using apologetics out in the world (with the lost) and in the church (with the saved). It is truly one of my favorite topics, and one of the most important for the church today.

This powerful course provides a big-picture overview of what apologetics is, where Scripture commands it, and how it assists in both reaching the lost and preserving the faith of believers. You’ll also be guided through its major components, brief answers to popular apologetics questions, and a four-step process to teach it.

In this section, I want to give you a thumbnail of what is covered in the course itself, how it is set up, and how to get help if you need it. 

OVERVIEW

Course details

Course name: APO-101 Apologetics 101: An Introduction to Defending the Faith

Instructor: Dr. Wes Moore

Method of delivery: This course is asynchronous, meaning you complete it on whatever schedule is best for you. All the content is available on demand, so you can access it at any time.

Grading: To pass the course, you must score 90% or better on each Learning Assessment, including the Final Learning Assessment. You can take them as many times as you need, and there is no time limit.

Getting help: If you have any questions along the way, or run into any problems, please email us.
INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Wes Moore

I am an author, teacher, and founder of Prophet Scholar Academy. I am passionate about preparing men of God to change the church and culture through the power of the Bible.
CERTIFICATION

Become certified to revitalize a Baptist church

This course is part of a comprehensive certification program called the Certified Baptist Revitalization Specialist (CBRS). This program prepares men to assist churches, pastors, and denominations in addressing the biblical causes of church decline, thereby making genuine revival possible.

If you are interested in learning more, visit the CBRS Program page.

OFFERINGS

What you will learn

  • A clear definition of apologetics and where the Bible commands it
  • Apologetics' role in converting the lost and building up believers
  • The "evidentiary" and "presuppositional" approaches to apologetics
  • Answers to God’s existence, Bible objections, suffering, and more
  • The 7 Laws of Apologetics, important rules for using apologetics in ministry
  • How to teach apologetics—selecting a topic, doing research, making presentations, and more

content

Course components

Lecture videos

These are pre-recorded 5-15 minutes videos on topics related to the course. Most courses have videos for nearly every topic, and transcripts are available for each one. 

Articles

Sometimes lecture videos will be complemented by written articles on key subjects. These may appear in text form within the platform itself, as pdfs to download, or as links to websites.

Learning exercises

These are learning games used to help you remember the course content and prepare you for the Learning Assessments (next item). They are not graded. Generally, every lecture or article will have at least one learning exercise. 

Learning assessments

These are the graded portions of the course. They contain standard multiple choice, true/false, and fill-in-the-blank questions. There is one Learning Assessment per module and one Final Learning Assessment for the entire course.

You must earn a 90% or better to pass each of them. Don't worry, though. If you participate in all the Learning Exercises, you will know most of the answers by heart (all assessment questions come from the exercises), and you will pass these easily.

Additional resources

Many modules provide additional material to help you in learning the course content or using it in ministry. These sections are not graded. 
COURSE SUMMARY

Course flow & schedule

Module 1: Overview of Apologetics

  • Apologetics - definition and biblical support
  • Apologetics examples in the Bible
  • The two functions of apologetics
  • Apologetics categories and resources
  • Module 1 Learning Assessment

Module 2: Apologetic Content, Part 1

  • God's existence
  • Why God does not appear to us
  • How God sees the future
  • Bible questions and answers
  • Jesus questions and answers
  • Module 2 Learning Assessment

Module 3: Apologetic Content, Part 2

  • The Council of Nicaea
  • Jesus spoke Aramaic but the New Testament is written in Greek
  • Why did God let Adam sin?
  • God's purpose in suffering
  • God's purpose in hell
  • Module 3 Learning Assessment

Module 4: Using Apologetics in Ministry

  • Two approaches to apologetics
  • The 7 laws of apologetics
  • Teaching apologetics
  • Objections to apologetics
  • Module 4 Learning Assessment 

Final Learning Assessment

Final course exam covering all modules
NEXT STEPS

What to do now

1. Follow the course navigation menu

All items included in the course are in the course navigation menu.

2. Work through course items in order

Start at the top and work your way down. Don't skip anything.

3. Once a task is completed, go to the next

When everything is completed, you're all done.

4. Keep learning

If you are ever unsure about what to do next feel free to send us an email!