Defending Our Hope: An Introduction to Christian Apologetics

Taught by Camden M. Bucey, this course will help you defend the faith with confidence, humility, and a heart devoted to the risen Lord.

Format

Online
Course

Duration

6 hours, 13 minutes

Subtitles Included

English

Price

$397
Free

Course Overview

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Christians are regularly confronted with questions, doubts, and challenges that test the foundations of their faith. Defending Our Hope is a clear and accessible introduction to Reformed apologetics, designed to equip believers to respond with biblical clarity and theological depth. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by the insights of Cornelius Van Til, this course explores the nature of worldviews, the role of presuppositions, the significance of common grace, and the proper use of evidence in bearing witness to the gospel.

Apologetics is not merely the task of scholars or pastors—it is the calling of every believer. As Peter exhorts us, we must always be “prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you” (1 Pet. 3:15). That hope is not grounded in human wisdom or personal experience, but in the historical and glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Whether you’re new to apologetics or seeking to deepen your understanding, this course will help you defend the faith with confidence, humility, and a heart devoted to the risen Lord.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Explain the biblical foundations of apologetics using key texts such as 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Corinthians 10:5, and Acts 17.
Articulate the relationship between theology and apologetics, demonstrating how doctrine shapes one’s method in defending the faith.
Compare presuppositional apologetics with classical and evidential approaches, highlighting the strengths and theological distinctives of the Reformed tradition.
Engage in apologetics and evangelism with humility, gentleness, and reverence, reflecting the character of Christ and the fruit of the Spirit.

Resources and Information

Accreditation
Course Materials
Certification

Reformed Forum is an approved provider of Continuing Education Units through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). As of 5/14/2025, this course is approved by ACSI for 6.22 Bible CEUs. Take this course for ACSI CEU credit.

Course Handouts (English)

Each lesson concludes with a brief quiz, which will assist you in assessing your progress. The questions are multiple choice or true/false. Each question is designed to reinforce basic points of the lectures and to provide a means of self-assessment.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will have the option to download a certificate of completion on the main course page.

Course Lessons

Your Teacher

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Camden M. Bucey

Camden Bucey (MDiv, PhD) is Executive Director of Reformed Forum and a minister of Hope Presbyterian Church (OPC) in Grayslake, Illinois. He is the author of Karl Rahner (Great Thinkers) and Lamentations, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah: A 12-Week Study.

Defending Our Hope: An Introduction to Christian Apologetics

Taught by Camden M. Bucey, this course will help you defend the faith with confidence, humility, and a heart devoted to the risen Lord.

Format

Online
Course

Duration

6 hours, 13 minutes

Subtitles Included

English

Price

$397
Free