AP 101 Course at a Glance

Introduction to Apologetics

Lecturing Faculty: William Edgar

Effective for the 2023-2024 Academic Year


Course Description

This course introduces students to Christian apologetics and focuses on the biblical basis for apologetics, developing a world-and-life view, and engaging contemporary culture. Special attention will be given to the problem of meaning, the problem of evil, world religions, science and faith, reason and revelation, and aesthetics.


Books to Purchase

The books listed below are required readings which students should acquire by the start of the term. Additional required readings will be listed in the course syllabus and available electronically in Canvas.

Covenantal Apologetics: Principles and Practice in Defense of Our Faith
by K. Scott Oliphint
Crossway, 2013
ISBN: 9781433576362
*Any version can be used.
Covenantal Apologetics, 2nd ed.
by Cornelius Van Til
P & R, 2003
ISBN: 9780875525112

Estimated Workload

Lectures Readings Assignments
1.75-3 45-90 3.5-5.5
Hours Per Week Pages Per Week Hours Per Week

Course Assignments

The assignments listed below are provided for general guidance for students to reference as they plan and register. Please reach out to support@wts.edu if you have any questions.

  • Small Group Meetings [4 - 1 hr mtgs]
  • Final Project [10 pages]
  • Final Exam [2 hours]