APO 111 - Foundations in Creation Apologetics (Answers Education Online Self-Paced Course)

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This self-paced online class will give you a firm foundation in the fundamental ideas of creation apologetics and help you understand the battle between the authority of Scripture and the authority of man in modern culture.

The course will arm you with knowledge and resources to help you engage the culture with the truth of Scripture and will review the scriptural foundation that refutes those who compromise Scripture by espousing ideas like progressive creation and theistic evolution.

In addition, you will study important concepts in biology and geology to become better able to provide answers “to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you.” (1 Peter 3:15)

You will have access to an AiG instructor throughout the duration of the course. You will also receive a discount code for a one-time discount of 20% off in Answers Bookstore. (View a course comparison with Foundations in Creation Apologetics - APO 101.)

APO 111 Overview

Topics

• The relevance of creation to the gospel
• The incompatibility of evolution and the Bible
• Biblical and scientific support for a recent, six-day creation
• How to use logic to defend your faith
• The nature of Noah’s Flood
• Compromise in Christian doctrine
• Implications of death before sin
• The relationship between Genesis and the rest of the Bible
• The 7 C’s of biblical history
• Basic radiometric dating concepts
• Understanding mutations and evolution

Activities

• Online videos with integrated study guides
• Reading assignments that will engage and equip you
• Independent projects that apply what you have learned
• Online quizzes with immediate feedback
• Email support from an AiG instructor

Goals

Upon completing the course, students will be able to:

• Relate the relevance of biblical creation to the authority of the Bible
• Give reasons for a literal interpretation of the Genesis account of creation
• Explain why an evolutionary worldview is inconsistent with the teachings of the Bible
• Describe how a global flood is presented in the Bible
• Use principles of logic to expose and avoid invalid arguments
• State the importance of sin preceding death
• Point out inconsistencies in compromise theories such as the gap theory and progressive creationism
• Cite other passages from the Bible to confirm the literal Genesis account of creation
• Use science to refute evolutionary claims
• Answer questions from skeptics about biblical authority and the scientific validity of biblical creation

Expectations

• Students have up to six months to complete all assignments, quizzes, and the final test.
• 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 4 ACSI-accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 2 in biblical studies and 2 in educational studies.

Important notice for international customers

This course can only be purchased through Answers Bookstore–USA. If you typically shop in the United Kingdom store, you will need to create a new account in this store [USA] before registering. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you prefer, you may also register for this course by calling our customer service team at 1-800-778-3390 between 9 am – 7 pm ET.

Class drop and refund policy

Students who have registered and paid for this course from Answers Education Online and wish to drop the course may receive a refund less a $15 processing fee up to 21 days after the course begins. No refunds will be offered for students who drop the course after 21 days from the beginning date.