Apologetics
The study of the tenants of the defense and proofs of the Christian faith from a practical perspective. Other areas examined are the authority of the Scriptures, existence of God, miracles, the incarnation, and the various philosophy and methodology in the Scriptures.
Degree Information
Guarded Heart’s four year degree program is designed for Christian adults of any age and background who desire to serve in the local church at any level. All graduates of each degree program will:
• Know the Bible thoroughly.
• Interpret the Bible with sound exegesis.
• Understand the major doctrines of the Bible.
• Evangelize and disciple others at home and around the world.
• Counsel themselves and others from the Bible alone.
• Teach and preach for life-change.
• Think critically, according to a Biblical world view.
• Read, write, speak, and research with basic, college-level competencies.
• Recognize God’s unfolding plan of redemption in Church and world history.
Days & Times Of Classes
Classes for this program are offered during the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer terms for both Undergraduate and Graduate students.
Classes typically meet weekly through each term on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm and 8:10 pm to 9:40 pm.
Please refer to the Academic Calendar for exceptions related to the observance of holidays.
Academic Requirements
All degrees are earned through students meeting the expected course requirements. The trimester hours required to earn our degrees may be earned through a combination of studies offered at GHBC and the credit we allow for our religious training and religious life work experience.
Academic Calendar
Bachelor of Apologetics (B.Ap.) – 120 Credit Hours Required
Courses include:
- Grasping God’s Word BS
- Evangelism and Discipleship MIN
- Bible Doctrine 1 TH
- Old Testament Survey 2 OT
- New Testament Survey 2 NT
- Foundations of Christian Apologetics AP
- Can Man Live Without God? AP
- Choosing My Religion AP
- I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist AP
- Bible Doctrine 2 TH
- Knowing God TH
- Biblical Management Principles MIN
- Interpreting Isaiah OT
- Romans (by Kevin Conner) NT
- Contemporary Error CPH
- The Tabernacle of Moses (by Kevin Conner) BS
- Church History 2 CH
- Introducing Christian Education CE
- Holy Spirit in Counseling CC
- Public Speaking GE
Master of Apologetics (M.Ap.) – 30 Credit Hours Required
Courses include:
Apologetics
- Introduction to Christian Apologetics
- Logic
- Ethics
- Christian Apologetic Systems
- Resurrection of Jesus
- Scientific Apologetics (Elective)
Philosophy
- Classical Philosophy
- Philosophy of Religion
Biblical Studies
- Old Testament Survey 2
- Old Testament Survey 3
- New Testament Survey 1
- New Testament Survey 2
- Electives (9 hours)
Systematic Theology
- Bibliology
- Theology Proper and Creation
- Hamartiology and Soteriology
- Pneumatology, Ecclesiology and Eschatology
- Thesis Research or Apologetics elective course
Doctor of Apologetics (D.Ap.) – 36 Credit Hours Required
Courses include:
- AP801 Introduction to Christian Apologetics (3)
- AP802 New Religious Movements (3)
- AP804 World Religions (3)
- PH-601 Advanced Apologetics I
- PH-602 Advanced Apologetics II
- AP800–900 Electives (3)
- Major Project – 18 hours
- RES901 Ministry Dissertation (9)
- RES902 Ministry Dissertation Defense (9)
The required total amount of credits stated for the doctorate degrees is inclusive of credits from the Master’s degree.
A maximum of 16 credit hours can be transferred into the doctorate program from outside schools.