Discussion: Introduction to Apologetics
The student will complete two discussions in this course. The student will post one thread of at least 400 words. There are two parts to each prompt, so approximately half of the 400 words should be dedicated to each part. For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least one scholarly citation for each prompt part. Be sure to avoid extended quotes. These citations must be in the current Turabian format. Each reply must incorporate at least one scholarly citation in the current Turabian format, also while avoiding extended quotes. Acceptable sources include the textbooks and the Bible.
Answer the following questions:
Why do we engage in apologetics (chapter 1 in Gould)?
What is the relationship of truth to knowledge and faith (chapter 2 in Gould)?
In your thread, give a cohesive response to those 2 questions. Your thread must incorporate the following topics from your assigned reading:
A definition of apologetics that is supported by biblical and practical reasons for doing apologetics (chapter 1 in Gould)
A definition of truth that indicates the relationship of truth to knowledge as well as to faith (chapter 2 in Gould)
