APOL 520 - History of Christian Apologetics

APOL 520 Discussion Board Forums (3)

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to 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. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 200 words. (MLO: A, B)

APOL 520 Journal (3)

The student will keep a journal of his or her research which explains in detail the type of research undertaken, the sources used, provisional conclusions reached, and questions arising from the research. The writing style must be informal, and there is no minimal word count. (MLO: D)

APOL 520 Research Paper (MLO: C, D)

Part 1

The student will prepare a 300-word document which includes the following: the focused area of the paper, a starting bibliography of 5 titles, and a list of issues to be addressed.

Part 2

The student will prepare a document which includes the following: a working thesis for the paper; a description of the argument of the paper; a final outline for the paper; and a final bibliography containing at least 12 sources.

Part 3

The student will write a 3,600-word research-based paper of at leas 3,600 words in current Turabian format that focuses on one of the following topics: the ontological argument; God, evil, and suffering; or the reality of hell. The paper must include at least 12 sources in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible.

APOL 520 Exams (4)

Each exam will cover the Reading & Study material for the modules/weeks in which it is assigned. Each exam will be open-book/open-notes; contain 25–27 multiple-choice, true/false, and short answer questions; and have a 30-minute time limit. (MLO: A, B)