Apologetics Basics

In this course you will gain a foundational understanding of Christian apologetics and learn basic answers to some of the major objections raised against the Christian faith.
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Apologetics Basics is designed to provide a foundational understanding of what Christian Apologetics is and why it is important to practice. According to 1 Peter 3:15, all believers are called to defend the faith they hold dear. This course will examine that call and seek to provide basic answers to the major questions that are commonly raised against the Christian faith.

  1. To gain a basic understanding of the study of Christian apologetics and its importance in a believer’s life.
  2. To formulate a foundational answer to the most common questions asked of the Christian faith related to God’s existence, the Bible, and core Christian beliefs.
  • For a basic course in Apologetics this was really good, well written and understandable

    — Mark
  • It was a great introduction to the meaning of Apologetics and has helped arm me with responses to the difficult questions I receive on Christianity.

    — Mary
  • This course clarified and answered many questions that plagued me regarding Christ and the Bible.

    — Andrew
  • i very much enjoyed it. Course was easy to follow and easy to understand.

    — Melanie
  • Clear, concise, and condensed.

    — Jeffrey
  • I truly loved this course. It was concise & very interesting. I feel that, given enough review of this course material, I will be well equipped to defend the Christian faith in the most fundamental way. Thank you for providing these courses for such a small investment. I am a single mother on assistance & I could not have afforded to take this course had you charged the typical fee associated with a course of such substance. May God bless all of you at Our Daily Bread. You are truly doing the work of God here on earth. Bless you!

    — Natasha
  • It was a good reinforcement of my beliefs. I can be more confident when sharing my faith.

    — Mark
  • The course was good. It gave me answers to skeptics who are reluctant to believe. It also strengthened my faith.

    — Mark
  • This course was effective as I was able to present the Gospel to a man working at Fast Lube.

    — Tommie
  • This is a wonderful course and it has been a tremendous learning experience for me. I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in learning more about the Bible.

    — Margaret
  • The course is very helpful when talking to people about accepting Jesus as Savior, it is simple to understand, not over the head of unbelievers. It also strengthened me when sharing the Gospel.

    — Arlo
  • I feel more confident in discussing the issues of why I believe what I believe and I now have the facts to back it up.

    — Joanne
  • Loved the course but I think for myself anyway I went to fast through. In the future I will have go through again.

    — Normand
  • Very basic yet helpful for someone who may be a complete beginner

    — Molly
  • This course if very well thought out and very well made. It helped me a lot.

    — Kathleen
  • Through this lecture, I gained confidence in sharing the gospel with my neighbors. Also, I will have periodic repetition of the contents of this lecture. Looking forward to the next lectures.

    — Woo seob
  • Interesting and systematic.

    — Alvin
  • I like this foundational course on Apologetics and learned many things.

    — Abey
  • Grateful for any knowledge I can obtain concerning Christ.

    — Lisa
  • I have learned a great deal from this course. Being a life-long learner I really appreciated the order in which things were presented. Thank you for this lesson and I plan to take more.

    — Sidney
  • Very well thought out, put together, and conveyed.

    — Albert
  • Really loved this course. Very knowledgable for a basic course. I would definitely recommend ODBU. I love your videos on Youtube and this course was fantastic. I really plan to take all courses as long as I live. Thank you guys and God bless you all.

    — Andre luiz
  • Very interesting and easy to read.

    — Karol
  • The lectures are very informative and easy to understand.

    — Kenneth
  • This was a great course.

    — Steven
  • I am so happy to have completed this course as I feel that a lot of questions have been answered for me. I feel much better informed and my belief has been strengthened. I hope to be able to pass on what I have learned when asked questions about my faith.

    — Marilyn
  • This course was very informative and inspiring. It held my interest so that I wanted to complete each lesson with one sitting. I am definitely going to recommend the university to church members that I know love to study. I can't wait to get started on the next course. Thank you.

    — Patricia
  • A appreciate the course being clear and concise, admonishing us to continue to learn.

    — Roberto
  • I like the way it was structured.

    — Wayne
  • Very good and basic course on a very important subject matter for any Christian.

    — Sterling
  • The courses were very interesting for Christianity maturity in apologetics faith.

    — Judith kamugisha
  • Great course, gave me a deeper understanding of the universe and how Christianity came to be. Very informative, I look forward to many more courses.

    — Henson
  • This was a very good course. It was easy to read, follow, and understand.

    — George
  • Although I have heard some of the topics covered in this course discussed before, this course delved more deeply and explained the topics in much more detail. Thank you very much!

    — Deborah
  • Taking this course helped me understand more and answered some questions that I have had trouble with in the past.

    — Eric
  • I was so pleased to learn about apologetics - wish I had done this before.

    — Sharon
  • I enjoyed the topics covered and the presentations. They were clear and easy to understand.

    — Donna
  • These are good but I struggle just listening and doing quizzes. I will always prefer a real life person.

    — Jennie
  • Very helpful in growing my walk with Christ.

    — Amanda
  • Actually, all lessons were very helpful to our basis of faith and Christian maturity. Also helps how to encounter challenges of this world concerning our faith. So I recommend all people who are in the true faith of Christianity to take this course to enlarge their knowledge, understanding, and God's wisdom in doing his work.

    — Frank
  • It was very educational and gave good knowledge of the Bible.

    — Margaret
  • Very helpful in understanding how to respond to common questions asked about my faith. It has also led me to want to learn more.

    — Preethi
  • Loved it. It opened my knowledge to some more biblical truths.

    — Robert
  • I enjoyed the courses. I was refreshed and reminded on a few things but was also given new insight on others.

    — Kathy
  • I really enjoyed that lesson. It helped me to understand how to break down answers when someone ask a question.

    — Kathy
  • I truly enjoyed this course and was able to fit it into my busy schedule at my own pace.

    — Salima
  • I appreciate that I was offered the opportunity to both hear and read the lectures. This helped me to understand them much better.

    — Patricia
  • I am satisfied with the course and its content.

    — Carrie
  • Excellent course - loved it.

    — Stan
  • I have thoroughly enjoyed this course. Many of the areas were familiar, but there was enough new content to keep me focused and interested. I am hoping that future courses will be as engaging.

    — Daniel

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Apprentice Level
Lifetime Access | ₹199

Course Details

  • Low Effort
  • 8 Lessons
  • 15 Min Average Lecture
  • Course Award
Lecturer

David Frees, MDiv and ThM