Christian Apologetics
Equip the faithful to make a rational defense of the Christian faith. St. Peter exhorts: “Always be prepared to make ...
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Purpose
Equip the faithful to make a rational defense of the Christian faith. St. Peter exhorts: “Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you…” (1 Pet 3,15).
Christian faith is reasonable. Faith and Reason are not contradictory but complimentary. Saint John Paul II wrote: “Faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth” (Fides et Ratio, preface).
Section I- Foundational Courses
Lesson 1- Introduction to Bible
Lesson 2-Introduction to Theology
Lesson 3 -Art of Correct Thinking and Arguing- Fr Johnson Neelanirappel
Section II- Christian Apologetics
Lesson 1- Relevance of Apologetics: Fr Arun Kalamattathil
Lesson 2- History of Apologetics: Fr Mathew Kochdampallil
Lesson 3- Biblical Apologetics: Fr George Kudilil
Lesson 4- Fathers of the Church and Apologetics: Fr Thomas Kuzhuppil
Contemporary Issues
Lesson 1- Biblical Narrative of Creation... Evolution: Fr Cyriac Valiakunnumpurath
Lesson 2- Christological Problems: Fr Rajesh Maruthukunnel
Lesson 3- Faith and Reason: A False Opposition?: Fr Jojo Varakukalayil CST
Lesson 04- Christian Sects: Fr Noble Parackal
Lesson 5- Sacramental Questions: Fr Dominic Vechoor
Lesson 6- Ecclesiological Misunderstandings: Fr Varghese Kochuparampil
Lesson 7- Eschatology and Life after Death: Fr Sebastian Chalakal
Lesson 8- Philosophical Atheism: Fr Lindo Kuttikkadan
Lesson 9- Ecumenical Relations: Fr Philip Nelpuraparampil
Lesson 10- Dialogue with other Religions: Fr Dominic Muriyankavumkal
Lesson 11- Theology of Eucharist: Fr Pauly Maniyatt
Lesson 12- Church and Islam: Fr Antony Tharekadavil
Lesson 13- Same Sex Union, LGBT etc.: Fr Scaria Kanniakonil
Lesson 14- Mariology: Fr Baby Karintholil
Lesson 15- Scientific Atheism: Fr Jose Mariadas OIC
Lesson 16- Neuro Science and Religious Experience like stigmata: Fr Bibin Madathil
Lesson 17- Social Media Platforms for spreading Faith: Fr George Kadoopara MCBS
Course details
Duration
1 Year
Lectures
46
Assignments
23
Quizzes
1
Level
Intermediate
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