Objectives, Resources, Assignments and Evaluation
week 1
A. Introduction to the course (Notes)
B. What is apologetics?
C. The creation of religion (Study of Gen. 3 and 11)
D. Bible study - Paul in Athens (Acts 17)
E. Why study other religions?
F. Glossary of Terms in the Study of Religions (Quizlet) (pdf)
Map and Statistics of the Major World Religions
Video: Growth of Religions by Population 1800-2100
B. What is apologetics?
C. The creation of religion (Study of Gen. 3 and 11)
D. Bible study - Paul in Athens (Acts 17)
E. Why study other religions?
F. Glossary of Terms in the Study of Religions (Quizlet) (pdf)
Map and Statistics of the Major World Religions
Video: Growth of Religions by Population 1800-2100
WEEK 2
A. Principal Religions of the Middle East
1) Judaism - Notes, Video, Video 2
Quizlet
2) Islam - Notes, Video, Video 2
Quizlet
B. Comparison with Christianity:
Resource: Comparative Chart: Islam and Christianity
C. How to reach them
D. Glossary of Terms (Quizlets)
https://www.prayercast.com/love-muslims-home.html
1) Judaism - Notes, Video, Video 2
Quizlet
2) Islam - Notes, Video, Video 2
Quizlet
B. Comparison with Christianity:
Resource: Comparative Chart: Islam and Christianity
C. How to reach them
D. Glossary of Terms (Quizlets)
https://www.prayercast.com/love-muslims-home.html
WEEK 3
A. Major Religions of the East
1) Hinduism - Notes, Video Video 2
2) Buddhism - Notes, Video Video 2
B. Comparison with Christianity:
C. How to reach them
D. Glossary of Terms in the Study of Hinduism and Buddhism (Quizlets)
E. Assignment - Religions Exam - Part 1
1) Hinduism - Notes, Video Video 2
2) Buddhism - Notes, Video Video 2
B. Comparison with Christianity:
C. How to reach them
D. Glossary of Terms in the Study of Hinduism and Buddhism (Quizlets)
E. Assignment - Religions Exam - Part 1
WEEK 4
A. Major Sects in the United States
1) Mormons - Notes, Videos
2) Jehovah's Witnesses - Notes, Videos
B. Comparison with Christianity:
C. How to reach them
D. Glossary of Terms (Quizlet)
1) Mormons - Notes, Videos
2) Jehovah's Witnesses - Notes, Videos
B. Comparison with Christianity:
C. How to reach them
D. Glossary of Terms (Quizlet)
WEEK 5
A. Other movements: the Occult
1) Sorcery, divination and Spiritism - Notes, Video
2) Scientology - Notes, Video
B. Comparison with Christianity:
C. How to reach them
D. Glossary of Terms (Quizlet)
E. Review for Final Exam - Assignment - Quizlet of Comparative Religions
Video
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1) Sorcery, divination and Spiritism - Notes, Video
2) Scientology - Notes, Video
B. Comparison with Christianity:
C. How to reach them
D. Glossary of Terms (Quizlet)
E. Review for Final Exam - Assignment - Quizlet of Comparative Religions
Video
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WEEK 6
A. Final Exam
B. Presentation of local church project
B. Presentation of local church project
resource books
BIBLES
Bible Gateway (online)
Chronological Life Application Study Bible (NLT)
CSB Baker Illustrated Study Bible (**)
CSB Worldview Study Bible
ESV Global Study Bible
Life Application Study Bible (NLT)
NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible by D. A. Carson
The NET Bible, First Edition
The Voice Compass Bible
**Requires download of Adobe Digital Editions
APOLOGETICS (see Apologetics II page)
Bible Gateway (online)
Chronological Life Application Study Bible (NLT)
CSB Baker Illustrated Study Bible (**)
CSB Worldview Study Bible
ESV Global Study Bible
Life Application Study Bible (NLT)
NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible by D. A. Carson
The NET Bible, First Edition
The Voice Compass Bible
**Requires download of Adobe Digital Editions
APOLOGETICS (see Apologetics II page)
ENGLISH RESOURCES - RELIGIONS/CULTS
Christianity and World Religions: Questions We Ask About Other Faiths by Adam Hamilton
Christianity encountering world religions the practice of mission in the twenty-first century by Muck, Terry C. Adeney, Frances S
Encyclopedic Dictionary of Cults, Sects, and World Religions: by Larry A. Nichols (Author), George Mather
Handbook of Religious Practices
Jesus Among Other Gods: The Absolute Claims Of The Christian Message by Ravi Zacharias
Kingdom of the Cults by Walter Martin
Neighboring Faiths A Christian Introduction to World Religions by Winfried Corduan
Pocket Dictionary of New Religious Movements by Irving Hexham
So What’s the Difference? by Fritz Ridenour
The Evangelical Dictionary of World Religions by H. Wayne House
The Religions Book (Big Ideas Simply Explained) by DK
The Uniqueness of Jesus Christ among the Major World Religions by Gary Habermas
Understanding World Religions by Irving Hexham
World Religions and Cults 101: A Guide to Spiritual Beliefs by Bruce Bickel & Stan Jantz
World Religions in a Nutshell A Compact Guide to Reaching Those of Other Faiths by Ray Comfort
Christianity and World Religions: Questions We Ask About Other Faiths by Adam Hamilton
Christianity encountering world religions the practice of mission in the twenty-first century by Muck, Terry C. Adeney, Frances S
Encyclopedic Dictionary of Cults, Sects, and World Religions: by Larry A. Nichols (Author), George Mather
Handbook of Religious Practices
Jesus Among Other Gods: The Absolute Claims Of The Christian Message by Ravi Zacharias
Kingdom of the Cults by Walter Martin
Neighboring Faiths A Christian Introduction to World Religions by Winfried Corduan
Pocket Dictionary of New Religious Movements by Irving Hexham
So What’s the Difference? by Fritz Ridenour
The Evangelical Dictionary of World Religions by H. Wayne House
The Religions Book (Big Ideas Simply Explained) by DK
The Uniqueness of Jesus Christ among the Major World Religions by Gary Habermas
Understanding World Religions by Irving Hexham
World Religions and Cults 101: A Guide to Spiritual Beliefs by Bruce Bickel & Stan Jantz
World Religions in a Nutshell A Compact Guide to Reaching Those of Other Faiths by Ray Comfort
ISLAM
40 Questions about Islam
Answering Jihad a better way forward by Qureshi, Nabeel
Answering Islam: The Crescent in Light of the Cross by Abdul Saleeb, Norman L. Geisler
Ask your Muslim friend : an introduction to Islam and a Christian’s guide for interaction with Muslims by Andreas Maurer
Breaking the Islam Code: Understanding the Soul Questions of Every Muslim by J.D. Greear
Christianity Explained to Muslims A Manual for Christian Workers by L. Bevan Jones
Connecting with Muslims: a guide to communicating effectively by Fouad Masri
Do Christians Worship Three Gods Al-Tawheed in the Injeel by Fouad Masri
Engaging with Muslims Understanding their world sharing good news by John Klaassen
Essential Islam: A Comprehensive Guide to Belief and Practice by Diane Morgan
Essentials_of_Islam_Guide
Is Muhammad in the Bible?: What Does the Injeel Say About the Prophet of Islam? by Fouad Masri
Is the Injeel Corrupted: My Search for the Truth about the New Testament by Fouad Masri
Muslims Ask, Christians Answer by Christian W. Troll
No God but One, Allah or Jesus: A Former Muslim Investigates the Evidence for Islam and Christianity by Nabeel Qureshi
Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity by Nabeel Qureshi, Lee Strobel
The Crescent Through the Eyes of the Cross: Insights From an Arab Christian by Dr. Nabeel T. Jabbour
The Gospel for Muslims: An Encouragement to Share Christ With Confidence by Thabiti Anyabwile
The History of Jihad: From Muhammad to ISIS by Robert Spencer
The Mind of Terror A Former Muslim Sniper Explores What Motivates ISIS and Other Extremist Groups by Tass Saada
The Quran with Christian Commentary: A Guide to Understanding the Scripture of Islam by Gordon D. Nickel
The Secrets of the Koran Revealing Insights into Islam's Holy Bible by Don Richardson
What Everyone Needs to Know about Islam, Second Edition by John L. Esposito
Who Died on the Cross?: The Final Days of the Victorious Messenger by Fouad Masri
Who Is Isa Bin Maryam?: My Search for the Truth About the Messiah by Fouad Masri
JUDAISM
A Rabbi Talks with Jesus (Jacob Neusner)
Encyclopedia Of Judaism (Encyclopedia of World Religions) (Sara E. Karesh)
Engaging with Jewish People: Understanding their world; sharing good news by Randy Newman
Evangelizing the Chosen People Missions to the Jews in America, 1880 - 2000
Isaiah 53 Explained by Mitch Glaser
Judaism A Very Short Introduction (Norman Solomon)
Judaism in the New Testament Practices and Beliefs (Bruce Chilton, Jacob Neusner)
Performing Israel's Faith Narrative and Law in Rabbinic Theology (Jacob Neusner)
The Blackwell Companion to Judaism (Jacob Neusner, Alan Avery-Peck)
The Cambridge Dictionary of Judaism and Jewish Culture (Judith R. Baskin)
The encyclopaedia of Judaism (Neusner, Jacob)
The fall feasts of Israel (Mitch Glaser, Zhava)
The Oxford dictionary of the Jewish religion (R. J. Zwi Werblowsky etc.)
The People, the Land, and the Future of Israel Israel and the Jewish People by Darrell Bock and Mitch Glaser
The reader's guide to the Talmud (Jacob Neusner)
The Real Kosher Jesus Revealing the Mysteries of the Hidden Messiah (Michael L. Brown)
The Routledge Dictionary of Judaism (Alan Avery-Peck, Jacob Neusner)
To the Jew First: The Case for Jewish Evangelism in Scripture and History
HINDUISM
Bhagavad-Gita As It Is (A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada)
Discovering the Vedas Origins, Mantras, Rituals, Insights (Frits Staal)
Engaging with Hindus by Robin Thomson
Four Testaments: Tao Te Ching, Analects, Dhammapada, Bhagavad Gita Sa
Introducing Hinduism A Graphic Guide (Vinay Lal, Borin van Loon)
Srimad Bhagavad Gita (Swami Gambhirananda)
The Gita For Children (Pai, Roopa)
The Mahabharata (Set of 10 Volumes) (Bibek Debroy, Vyasa)
The Vedas and Upanishads for Children (Roopa Pai)
Was Hinduism Invented? Britons, Indians, and the Colonial Construction of Hinduism
What is Hinduism? A Guide for the Global Mind (David Frawley)
What is Hinduism (Editors of Hinduism Today)
BUDDHISM
An Introduction to Buddhism Teachings, History and Practices (Peter Harvey)
Buddhism 101 From Karma to the Four Noble Truths, Your Guide to Understanding
Encyclopedia Of Buddhism (Edward A. Irons)
Encyclopedia of Buddhism by Robert E. Buswell
From Buddha to Jesus: An Insider’s View of Buddhism and Christianity by Steve Cioccolanti
Introducing Buddha A Graphic Guide (Jane Hope Borin van Loon)
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism (Gary Gach)
The Lotus and the Cross (Ravi K. Zacharias)
CHINESE PHILOSOPHY/RELIGION
Four Testaments: Tao Te Ching, Analects, Dhammapada, Bhagavad Gita Sa
40 Questions about Islam
Answering Jihad a better way forward by Qureshi, Nabeel
Answering Islam: The Crescent in Light of the Cross by Abdul Saleeb, Norman L. Geisler
Ask your Muslim friend : an introduction to Islam and a Christian’s guide for interaction with Muslims by Andreas Maurer
Breaking the Islam Code: Understanding the Soul Questions of Every Muslim by J.D. Greear
Christianity Explained to Muslims A Manual for Christian Workers by L. Bevan Jones
Connecting with Muslims: a guide to communicating effectively by Fouad Masri
Do Christians Worship Three Gods Al-Tawheed in the Injeel by Fouad Masri
Engaging with Muslims Understanding their world sharing good news by John Klaassen
Essential Islam: A Comprehensive Guide to Belief and Practice by Diane Morgan
Essentials_of_Islam_Guide
Is Muhammad in the Bible?: What Does the Injeel Say About the Prophet of Islam? by Fouad Masri
Is the Injeel Corrupted: My Search for the Truth about the New Testament by Fouad Masri
Muslims Ask, Christians Answer by Christian W. Troll
No God but One, Allah or Jesus: A Former Muslim Investigates the Evidence for Islam and Christianity by Nabeel Qureshi
Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity by Nabeel Qureshi, Lee Strobel
The Crescent Through the Eyes of the Cross: Insights From an Arab Christian by Dr. Nabeel T. Jabbour
The Gospel for Muslims: An Encouragement to Share Christ With Confidence by Thabiti Anyabwile
The History of Jihad: From Muhammad to ISIS by Robert Spencer
The Mind of Terror A Former Muslim Sniper Explores What Motivates ISIS and Other Extremist Groups by Tass Saada
The Quran with Christian Commentary: A Guide to Understanding the Scripture of Islam by Gordon D. Nickel
The Secrets of the Koran Revealing Insights into Islam's Holy Bible by Don Richardson
What Everyone Needs to Know about Islam, Second Edition by John L. Esposito
Who Died on the Cross?: The Final Days of the Victorious Messenger by Fouad Masri
Who Is Isa Bin Maryam?: My Search for the Truth About the Messiah by Fouad Masri
JUDAISM
A Rabbi Talks with Jesus (Jacob Neusner)
Encyclopedia Of Judaism (Encyclopedia of World Religions) (Sara E. Karesh)
Engaging with Jewish People: Understanding their world; sharing good news by Randy Newman
Evangelizing the Chosen People Missions to the Jews in America, 1880 - 2000
Isaiah 53 Explained by Mitch Glaser
Judaism A Very Short Introduction (Norman Solomon)
Judaism in the New Testament Practices and Beliefs (Bruce Chilton, Jacob Neusner)
Performing Israel's Faith Narrative and Law in Rabbinic Theology (Jacob Neusner)
The Blackwell Companion to Judaism (Jacob Neusner, Alan Avery-Peck)
The Cambridge Dictionary of Judaism and Jewish Culture (Judith R. Baskin)
The encyclopaedia of Judaism (Neusner, Jacob)
The fall feasts of Israel (Mitch Glaser, Zhava)
The Oxford dictionary of the Jewish religion (R. J. Zwi Werblowsky etc.)
The People, the Land, and the Future of Israel Israel and the Jewish People by Darrell Bock and Mitch Glaser
The reader's guide to the Talmud (Jacob Neusner)
The Real Kosher Jesus Revealing the Mysteries of the Hidden Messiah (Michael L. Brown)
The Routledge Dictionary of Judaism (Alan Avery-Peck, Jacob Neusner)
To the Jew First: The Case for Jewish Evangelism in Scripture and History
HINDUISM
Bhagavad-Gita As It Is (A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada)
Discovering the Vedas Origins, Mantras, Rituals, Insights (Frits Staal)
Engaging with Hindus by Robin Thomson
Four Testaments: Tao Te Ching, Analects, Dhammapada, Bhagavad Gita Sa
Introducing Hinduism A Graphic Guide (Vinay Lal, Borin van Loon)
Srimad Bhagavad Gita (Swami Gambhirananda)
The Gita For Children (Pai, Roopa)
The Mahabharata (Set of 10 Volumes) (Bibek Debroy, Vyasa)
The Vedas and Upanishads for Children (Roopa Pai)
Was Hinduism Invented? Britons, Indians, and the Colonial Construction of Hinduism
What is Hinduism? A Guide for the Global Mind (David Frawley)
What is Hinduism (Editors of Hinduism Today)
BUDDHISM
An Introduction to Buddhism Teachings, History and Practices (Peter Harvey)
Buddhism 101 From Karma to the Four Noble Truths, Your Guide to Understanding
Encyclopedia Of Buddhism (Edward A. Irons)
Encyclopedia of Buddhism by Robert E. Buswell
From Buddha to Jesus: An Insider’s View of Buddhism and Christianity by Steve Cioccolanti
Introducing Buddha A Graphic Guide (Jane Hope Borin van Loon)
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism (Gary Gach)
The Lotus and the Cross (Ravi K. Zacharias)
CHINESE PHILOSOPHY/RELIGION
Four Testaments: Tao Te Ching, Analects, Dhammapada, Bhagavad Gita Sa
MORMONS
Mormonism Explained What Latter-day Saints Teach and Practice by Andrew Jackson
The 10 Most Important Things You Can Say to a Mormon by Ron Rhodes
Mormonism Explained What Latter-day Saints Teach and Practice by Andrew Jackson
The 10 Most Important Things You Can Say to a Mormon by Ron Rhodes
JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES
10 Questions and Answers on the Jehovah's Witnesses
30 Questions to Get a Jehovah’s Witness to Think!
10 Questions and Answers on the Jehovah's Witnesses
30 Questions to Get a Jehovah’s Witness to Think!
SCIENTOLOGY
Inside Scientology The Story of Americas Most Secretive Religion (Janet Reitman)
Scientology exposed The truth about the worlds most controversial religion
Inside Scientology The Story of Americas Most Secretive Religion (Janet Reitman)
Scientology exposed The truth about the worlds most controversial religion