(Recorded Course) Is the New Testament Reliable? Exploring Its Authenticity, Integrity, and Veracity (Christian Apologetics) with Gary Michuta

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Total Classes:  6

Prerequisite: Introduction to Apologetics (available through Unlimited Access), or equivalent

Suggested Grade Level: 9th to 12th grade

Suggested Credit: ½ semester Apologetics or Theology. For a full credit, add another theology course or add the optional reading list provided by the instructor.

Instructor: Gary Michuta

Course Description: This is an exploration in the realm of Christian apologetics, specifically establishing the authenticity, integrity, and veracity of the Gospels. Students will learn the basics of why our information about Jesus is sound and how to answer basic objections.

Course Outline:

  • Class 1: What are the Gospels compared to other ancient works?
  • Class 2: Did the writers of the events know the subject they recorded?
  • Class 3: Who wrote the four Gospels? (Authenticity)
  • Class 4: When were the Gospels written?
  • Class 5: Are our copies of the Gospels accurate?
  • Class 6: Could the Gospel authors have lied?

Course Materials: Highly recommended (but not required): The Case for Jesus: The Biblical and Historical Evidence for Christ (Brant Pitre), Is the New Testament Reliable? by Paul Barnett.

Homework: Each class will have a multi-choice quiz. There will also be a final exam to review material from the semester. Quizzes and the exam are automatically graded by the computer so that students have immediate feedback. Parents give the final grade.Students will be encouraged to review the material and practice the responses.