Introduction to International Apologetics

An Accelerated Course from

Apologetics on Mission

Description

This course will introduce students to the core evidences of the Christian faith, helpful to anyone wishing to better “give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope you have.” (I Peter 3:15 NIV).

You may register for this course at the bottom of this page.


The course will follow a “flipped-classroom” model. Students will watch video lectures before class and submit questions for discussion. The Instructors will choose the top questions to discuss during the class sessions.

The class will meet on Zoom four times, discussing the following lectures:

  1. August 15, 2026, 15:00-16:00  UTC (here’s a simple UTC time converter): Course Introduction and Philosophical Apologetics 1:

    1. What is Apologetics

    2. What is Truth

    3. The Problem of Evil

  2. August 22, 2026, 15:00-16:00  UTC: Philosophical Apologetics 2 and Scientific Apologetics:

    1. Philosophical Arguments for God’s Existence 1

    2. Philosophical Arguments for God’s Existence 2

    3. Scientific Arguments for God’s Existence 1

    4. Scientific Arguments for God’s Existence 2

  3. August 29, 2026, 15:00-16:00  UTC: Historical Apologetics:

    1. The Apologetics of Jesus

    2. The Reliability of the Bible

    3. The Evidence for the Resurrection

    4. Archeology and the Bible

  4. September 5, 2026, 15:00-16:00  UTC: Cultural Apologetics and Course Conclusion:

    1. Worldviews 1

    2. Worldviews 2

    3. Gender Ideology

Certificate Requirements 

  • You may audit this course, in which case no assignments are due. However, you will not be able to submit questions for discussion or earn a certificate, the benefits of which are discussed during the Course Introduction. 

  • To earn a certificate, all requirements must be satisfactorily completed by their due dates.


  1. Watch all 14 videos and submit a discussion question for each

  2. Attend all four class sessions and record your attendance 

  3. Submit a final paper

  • Topic: A question you have had, or a skeptic has raised, about any issue discussed in this course. Include a clear statement of the question, how you are now prepared to respond, objections that may be raised to your response(s), and your replies to these objections. Note: AI-generated papers will be disqualified.

  • Length: Three pages (Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced, 2.5 cm/1 inch margins).

  • Format: PDF

  • Submit to: Administrator

  • Due by: September 12, 2026

  • Evaluation Criterion: Does the paper indicate you are able to answer this question adequately the next time it arises?

Required Materials

  • Computer with a camera, microphone, and Zoom 

  • Internet Access 


Assignment Make-up Policy

No late/makeup work will be accepted, with the exception of class attendance if your internet is down (in which case you will be required to watch the recorded discussion within the next week).


Communication

If you have any questions, technical difficulties, or other concerns, please contact the Administrator, Gary Ayers (gary@apologeticsonmission.org)