CAP 204 - Creation Apologetics and Astronomy (Answers Education Online)

Creation Apologetics and Astronomy

Excellent for students, church leaders, Christian school teachers, homeschool teachers...anyone who desires to have a firm grasp on the basics of the true science and the Christian faith.

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 7-lesson 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.

CAP 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

• Online quizzes
• Online videos with integrated study guides
• 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.
• This course is a self-directed learning experience and does not provide instructor feedback.