Foundational Apologetics

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ASSIGNMENT 1

Obtain a copy of the book titled “Faith Has Its Reasons” by Kenneth D. Boa & Robert M. Bowman Jr. Read Chapter 3 - Issues and Methods in Apologetics. Write a short paper (500-1000 words) summarizing the fours approaches to apologetics. In your paper, state clearly which of the four approaches you find to be more in your thinking and mindset. (There is no correct or incorrect choice – all four can be applicable).  





ASSIGNMENT 2

Watch the following video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyWx73wGsKc  if the link does not work properly, go to www.youtube.com   type in the query bar - With No Apology Joe Boot Philo Trust,  and watch the segment on “Truth and the Bible” Discuss in a paper of 300 words or less what is wrong with “Mr. Autonomy”.



Check only one box for each question. You are allowed to reference the course material as you take the examination. Your examination is 1/3 of your total grade. Assignment # 2 & 3 are worth 1/3 of your total grade each. Please turn all of your assignments in with your examination at the same time.   





1). We know that textual reliability of the Bible and specifically the text of the New Testament is a verifiable fact. 


qTRUE         qFALSE


 


 


2). Our current experience in the use of apologetics is generally limited to the intense corners of sacred or secular academia. 


qTRUE         qFALSE


 


 


3). We all accept some things on the basis of authority.   


qTRUE         qFALSE


 


 


4). The whole concept of using accurate apologetics is to move the doubter into a position in which they will encounter the very cross of Jesus Christ.  


qTRUE         qFALSE


 


 


5). Christians need to know “what” they believe, but not “why” they believe it.


qTRUE         qFALSE


 


 


6). This technological era has opened up a vast array of information and challenging discussions.


qTRUE         qFALSE


 


 


7). The external test yields data that confirms from sources outside the text that these things happened and were recorded by the identified authors.


qTRUE         qFALSE


 


 


8). Apologetics is no longer a matter of trying to prove who is right and who is wrong.


qTRUE         qFALSE


 


 


9). Joe Boot defines “authority” as a person or organization with recognized knowledge or expertise.


qTRUE         qFALSE


 


10). Reformed apologetics emphasize the use of logical criteria in determining the validity of competing religious philosophies.


qTRUE         qFALSE


 


 


11). We have no original autograph text in the New Testament Scriptures.


qTRUE         qFALSE


 


 


12).  Classical Apologetics are…


qauthoritarian   qempirical q intuitive   q rational


 


 


13).  Evidentialist Apologetics are…


qauthoritarian   qempirical q intuitive   q rational


 


 


14).  Reformed Apologetics are…


qauthoritarian   qempirical q intuitive   q rational


 


 


15).  Fideist Apologetics are….


qauthoritarian   qempirical q intuitive   q rational


 


 


16). The world perceives truth as entirely absolute


qTRUE         qFALSE


 


 


17). It is the Christian’s responsibility to be able to defend the faith to the best of their ability


qTRUE         qFALSE


 


 


18). Information is now more readily accessible than it has been in any other age.


qTRUE         qFALSE


 


 


19). New Testament documents cannot be considered to be reliable.


qTRUE         qFALSE


 


 


20). Van Til comes across from an atheistic view regarding the inerrancy of, and the inspiration of scripture.


qTRUE         qFALSE


 


 


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