Here are the 2 discussion assignments for my 2 classes: FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

This weeks required reading:

·         Textbook Readings

·         Bush: chs. 1–3

·         Groothuis: chs. 3–9

Topic: Apologetic Method 

Based on the various methods and strategies of apologetics described in the assigned reading, identify what you think is the best apologetic method and defend your view. Your thread must incorporate the following topics addressed from your assigned readings: 

• The relationship between faith and reason and
• A comparison between the evidentialist, presuppositionalist, and experientialist strategies.

At the bottom of your thread, be sure to include a total word count.

APOL 500 REQUIRED BOOKS

Beilby, James K. Thinking About Christian Apologetics: What It Is and Why We Do It. Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2011. ISBN: 9780830839452.

Bush, L. Russ. The Advancement. Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishing Group, 2003. ISBN: 9781943965168.

Groothuis, Douglas. Christian Apologetics: A Comprehensive Case for Biblical Faith. Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2011. ISBN: 9780830839353.

Discussion Board Forum Instructions

There are 4 Discussion Board Forums in this course. You will create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be at least 400 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. For each thread, you must support your assertions with at least 2 specific references to the assigned course textbook readings and materials (citations to these sources may be informal, but you must include enough information for your classmates to find the original).

Second Assignment:

ASSIGNMENT:

After reading Moreau et al., ch. 4 and Winter & Hawthorne, ch. 25, discuss 5 characteristics of Paul’s missionary methods.

I.               Required Resource

Moreau, A. Scott, Gary R. Corwin, and Gary B. McGee. Introducing World Missions: A Biblical, Historical, and Practical Survey. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2015. ISBN: 9780801049200.

Winter, Ralph D., and Steven C. Hawthorne. Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: A Reader. 4th ed. Pasadena: William Carey Library, 2009. IBSN:9780878083909.

DISCUSSION BOARD FORUM INSTRUCTIONS

There will be 5 Discussion Board Forums throughout the course. The purpose of Discussion Board Forums is to generate interaction among students in regard to relevant current course topics. You are required to post 1 thread of at least 400 words. For each thread, you must support your assertions with at least 3 citations in current Turabian format.