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Basic Courses

APO 101 — Foundations in Creation Apologetics

Sep. 8 – Dec. 7
Enrollment opens 8/4/2013

APO 111 — Foundations in Creation Apologetics (self-paced)

Enrollment open

Advanced Courses

In addition to Foundations in Creation Apologetics, we also offer advanced 6-week courses:

APO 201 — Creation Apologetics and the Bible

Feb. 3 – Mar. 16
Registration Closed. New session coming soon.

APO 202 — Creation Apologetics and Biology

Mar. 18 – Apr. 29
Registration Closed. New session coming soon.

APO 203 — Creation Apologetics and Geology

Sep. 8 – Oct. 19
Enrollment opens 8/4/2013

APO 204 — Creation Apologetics and Astronomy

Oct. 20 – Dec. 7
Enrollment opens 9/15/2013

Cost

APO 101 (12-week course): $159*

APO 111 (Self-paced course): $129**

Six-week 200 level courses: $89*

Receive 20% off each additional enrollment fee when you sign up other family members in your household!

* Students receive a discount code for 20% off all purchases in the Answers Bookstore—for the entire duration of the course.

** Students in APO 111 receive a discount code for a one-time discount of 20% off in the Answers Bookstore.

Students will receive a certificate from Answers in Genesis upon successful completion of each course.

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APO 204: Creation Apologetics and Astronomy

Strengthen your walk and deepen your understanding of the integrity and authority of Scripture. No other document in history makes the bold claims the Bible does, and no other document has the integrity of the Bible. This 6-week course will teach you how to defend the young age of the universe and demonstrate the reliability of the biblical accounts of astronomy. Other topics will include the “problem” of distant starlight, the existence of extraterrestrial life, and problems with the big-bang hypothesis. God has created the heavens to declare His glory and this course will equip you to proclaim that message.

This course builds on the ideas presented in the Foundations course (we recommend APO 101 or 111 Foundations in Creation Apologetics be completed before any advanced course). The principles of presuppositional apologetics will be used to dive deeper into each topic in this course. Students will be involved in reading articles, researching issues related to astronomy from a biblical creationist perspective, watching videos, and completing assignments that uphold the Bible as the ultimate source of truth—even in the field of astronomy.

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APO 204 Overview

Topics

Overview of the structure of the universe, galaxies, planets, and introductory information
Astronomical references in the Bible and their reliability
Age of the universe
Distant starlight
Problems with the big bang hypothesis
Extraterrestrials and UFOs
The unique nature of the earth

Activities

Discussion forums where instructors and students can interact
Online quizzes with immediate feedback
Online videos with integrated study guides
Live chats with the instructors
Independent projects that apply what you have learned
Reading assignments that will engage and equip you

Goals

Upon completing the course, students will be able to:

Describe the scientific accuracy of biblical passages that relate to astronomy.
Use astronomical observations, alongside Scripture, to defend the young age of the universe.
Identify strengths and weaknesses of different solutions to the distant starlight “problem.”
Relate problems with the big-bang hypothesis and model of the formation of the universe.
Describe the theological issues surrounding the existence of life outside of the earth.

Expectations

A certificate of completion will be awarded to those finishing the course with a final score of 75% or higher. In addition, those who pass the course can receive 2 ACSI-accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 1 in biblical studies and 1 in educational studies.
Students should expect to spend 6–8 hours per week working on the assignments and participating in discussion forums. Complete the coursework at your own pace within each week-long block. More time may be required on weeks that include an independent project.
The advanced courses are open for enrollment but build on information from the APO 101/111 Foundations in Creation Apologetics course. Students are expected to have a firm grasp on presuppositional apologetics to be successful in any advanced course.

Cost is $89