Description
In John 14:6, Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” There is a common belief in our culture that all religions lead to God. Is this true? Will Buddhism and Islam lead us to the same God that Christianity proclaims? In Apologia’s Live World Religions and Refuting Cults Class, students will study the claims of other religions in contrast to Christianity. In doing so, our students will discover the fundamental differences between Jesus and other gods while preparing themselves to share the gospel with those who serve other gods. The Apostle Paul repeatedly warns in the epistles of false teachers and fables intended to lead people astray. This course will help students prepare for the false teachings and false religions and cults in our world today.
Course Credit: One High School Elective Credit
Syllabus
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View SyllabusRequired Class Materials
- Hodge, Bodie & Patterson, Roger. World Religions and Cults Book & Poster Set. Master Books. 2016 (ISBN 9780890519714)
- Comfort, Ray. World Religions in a Nutshell: A Compact Guide to Reaching Those of Other Faiths. Bridge-Logos Publishing. 2016. (ISBN 9780882709017)
- Carlson, Ron & Decker, Ed. Fast Facts on False Teachings, Harvest House Publishers. 2003. (ISBN 978-0736912143)
- McDowell, Josh & Walker, Jim. Understanding Islam & Christianity: Beliefs That Separate Us & How to Talk About Them. Harvest House Publishers. 2013. (ISBN 9780736949903)
- Rhodes, Ron. Reasoning From The Scriptures with The Jehovah’s Witnesses, Updated and Expanded. Harvest House Publisher. 2009. (ISBN 9780736924511)
- Ankerberg, John, Weldon, John, & Burroughs, Dillon. Fast Facts on Mormonism. Harvest House Publishers. 2003. (ISBN 9780736922166)
- Computer with microphone
Course Topics
- Questions discussed throughout the course include:
- Why are there so many religions?
- Is there only one path to God, Heaven, and ultimate fulfillment?
- How does Christianity compare to other religions?
- Does it really matter what others believe?
- Basic beliefs of some of the major world religions and cults and why they are not true religions
- Basic beliefs of Christianity and ways to explain how other religious groups contradict the Word of God and truth
- Ways to effectively address the questions of doubting Christians or those questioning their faith
- Methods of witnessing to Mormons and “Jehovah’s Witnesses”
Recorded Classes
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