THS213/THS613: Know Why You Believe
The BibleMesh Institute

THS213/THS613: Know Why You Believe

This course introduces you to compelling reasons for a belief in God, the Bible, and the foundational teachings of the Christian faith.

At a Glance

  • Assigned proctor to guide you through the course and provide extra assignments
  • Access to all course material—video lectures; readings enhanced by key concept reviews, and quizzes
  • Access to the textbook Know Why You Believe within the course and via an eReader
  • Access to the Cerego learning system to build memory retention of course objectives
  • $250 per month access to complete the course at your own pace

Advanced

120 hours


Only enroll in this course if you have applied to the BibleMesh Institute, been accepted and directed to take this course.

More Details

The Christian life depends upon faith, but there are good reasons for that faith. The Know Why You Believe course answers the "why" questions both Christians and non-Christians often ask, laying out a simple and convincing case for the core teachings of Christianity.

This course is useful for both traditional and non-traditional students wanting to better understand defenses of Christian belief. Each unit covers a foundational teaching and includes a rationale for that teaching, responses to common objections, reflection questions to prompt further consideration, and suggested readings for further study.

This course is supported by the textbook Know Why You Believe, authored K. Scott Oliphint.

All course material—video lectures, readings, pronunciation guides, review questions, and assessments—is available online for study at your own convenience.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Why Believe in the Bible
  3. Why Believe in God
  4. Why Believe in Jesus
  5. Why Believe in miracles
  6. Why Believe Jesus Rose from the Dead
  7. MIDTERM EXAM
  8. Why Believe in Salvation
  9. Why Believe in Life after Death
  10. Why Believe in God in the Face of Modern Science
  11. Why Believe in God Despite the Evil in the World
  12. Why Believe in Christianity Alone
  13. Conclusion
  14. FINAL EXAM