Answers Education Online: Creation Apologetics and Astronomy - APO 204: Fall Session

Format: 6-week online course

Ages: 15 & up

Enrollment for our spring session opens March 10, 2009

Registration for the next session, April 19 – May 30, will open March 10, 2009. After signing up, you will receive an enrollment email about two weeks before the course begins. Don’t miss out—availability is limited, so return soon to sign up!

Creation Apologetics and Astronomy

Strengthen your walk and deepen your understanding of the integrity and authority of Scripture. No other document in history makes the bold claims the Bible does, and no other document has the integrity of the Bible. This 6-week course will teach you how to defend the young age of the universe and demonstrate the reliability of the biblical accounts of astronomy. Other topics will include the “problem” of distant starlight, the existence of extraterrestrial life, and problems with the big bang hypothesis. God has created the heavens to declare His glory and this course will equip you to proclaim that message.

Students will be involved in reading articles, researching issues related to astronomy from a creationist perspective, watching videos, and completing assignments that uphold the Bible as the ultimate source of truth—even in the field of astronomy. Students will receive a discount code for 20% off all purchases in Answers Bookstore for the entire duration of the course.

APO 204 overview

Topics

• Overview of the structure of the universe, galaxies, planets, and introductory information
• Astronomical references in the Bible and their reliability
• Age of the universe
• Distant starlight
• Problems with the big bang hypothesis
• Extraterrestrials and UFOs
• The unique nature of the earth

Activities

• Discussion forums where instructors and students can interact
• Online quizzes with immediate feedback
• Online videos with integrated study guides
• Live chats with the instructors
• Independent projects that apply what you have learned
• Reading assignments that will engage and equip you

Goals

Upon completing the course, students will be able to:

• Describe the scientific accuracy of biblical passages that relate to astronomy.
• Use astronomical observations, alongside Scripture, to defend the young age of the universe.
• Identify strengths and weaknesses of different solutions to the distant starlight “problem.”
• Relate problems with the big bang hypothesis and model of the formation of the universe.
• Describe the theological issues surrounding the existence of life outside of the earth.

Expectations

• A certificate of completion will be awarded to those finishing the course with a final score of 75% or higher. In addition, those who pass the course can receive 2 ACSI-accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 1 in biblical studies and 1 in educational studies.
• Students should expect to spend 6–8 hours per week working on the assignments and participating in discussion forums. Complete the coursework at your own pace within each week-long block. More time may be required on weeks that include an independent project.

APO 204 upcoming courses

• Spring 2009: April 19 – May 30, 2009. Registration opens March 10, 2009.
       This is our next available session. For all the details, visit edu.AnswersInGenesis.org.
• Fall 2009: October 4 – November 14, 2009. Registration opens August 31, 2009.

Class drop and refund policy

Students who have registered and paid for this course from Answers Education Online and wish to drop the course may receive a refund less a $15 processing fee up to 10 days after the course begins. No refunds will be offered for students who drop the course after 10 days from the beginning date.

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