STACKABLE CERTIFICATE
in APOLOGETICS
This certificate program equips you to confidently defend and share your faith offering the tools to engage in thoughtful debate, address doubts, and communicate the truth with conviction. This is a focused certificate consisting of 4 courses (12 credit hours).
Confidently defend and testify your Christian faith.
APOLOGETICS
SKILLS
Learn to construct well-reasoned responses to challenges, engage in thoughtful debate, and address doubts with confidence and clarity.
IMPROVED TESTIMONY ABILITIES
Gain the tools to share your faith in a compelling manner, conveying the significance of Christian teachings in ways that resonate with and inspire others.
DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF FAITH
Acquire a robust foundation for understanding and justifying the exclusive truth claims of Christianity.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Introduction to Apologetics
PH-203
3 Credit hours
“Apologetics” is the technical term for making a reasoned argument in defense of a position or to encourage that position’s acceptance. Perhaps the most famous Christian example is Paul’s speech to the Athenians on the Areopagus (Acts 17). Apologetics draws its evidence from everyday experience and academic disciplines such as philosophy, history, cosmology, and other sciences. Students will learn what they need to be able defenders of Christian faith as well as having their own faith strengthened.
Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics
PH-102
3 Credit hours
Beginning with the ancient Greeks and moving to modern times, this course will survey the major philosophical schools and their assumptions and teachings. The course will help students better understand how Christianity has both adapted and used various philosophical systems, while also resisting others.
Biblical Interpretation
BI-100
3 Credit hours
This course examines the fundamental principles, practices and tools of biblical interpretation and exegesis. It will introduce hermeneutical strategies and methods will be taught towards gaining competent and faithful proficiency in delivering the biblical author’s intended message for a contemporary audience.
Advanced Apologetics (prerequisite PH-203 Introduction to Apologetics)
Ph 303
3 Credit hours
This course will build upon Introduction to Apologetics (Ph 203). It will examine serious intellectual challenges to Christian faith, compare and contrast worldviews and major religions with Christianity, and provide students the opportunity to develop a functional worldview which is consistent with divine revelation.
We provide
FLEXIBLE LEARNING FORMATS
for busy students and working professionals
IN-PERSON COURSES
Many courses are offered in-person, fostering an interactive learning environment and hands-on learning experience.
INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSES
Our independent study courses allow students to work one-on-one with a professor to complete a course at an agreed pace.
ONLINE COURSES
All courses are available as Live Classes via Zoom for real-time interaction, or as Fully Online Classes for flexible lecture viewing.
ONE-AT-A-TIME COURSES
Students can also take courses one at a time without full-time enrollment requirements, allowing for a lighter workload.
Advance your education while maintaining your commitments and schedule.
TUITION, FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
We offer low-cost tuition at $600/course for all classes.
We also offer generous financial aid to ensure all students can attend, regardless of personal finances. If you sincerely desire to attend but are worried about the cost, please talk to one of our advisors.
WHY NEBCS?
High-Quality Instruction & Mentorship
Our faculty members include accomplished ministers, pastors, coaches, counselors, researchers, and published authors that can mentor you along your spiritual and professional journey.
Affordability
We offer low-cost tuition as well as generous financial aid and merit scholarships to make sure that no student is excluded from attending due to financial constraints.
Flexible Classes
Choose how you want to attend classes, in-person or online, and take courses at your own pace.
Small Class Size
Our students experience individualized attention, greater participation and collaboration, improved academic performance, and a supportive learning environment.
REQUIREMENTS
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following for admission:
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Admissions application.
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Non-refundable application fee of $25.00
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One pastoral reference. All references must be from non-family members.
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Applicants must submit high school or college transcripts and/or test scores.
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Applicants may be invited to interview prior to admission.
