Describe your background of apologetics as you begin this course. What have been your conceptions of apologetics (both positive and/or negative)? Have you previously studied apologetics? If so, explain the chief motivators for and the benefits of your study. If you have not studied apologetics in the past, how do you think studying it now could prove helpful? What do you hope to gain from this study? Guidelines to follow include: Paper length of approximately 400 – 500 words (not including title and bibliography pages) submitted in a Word document Turabian format (review the Sample Paper for a great guide) At least three (3) citations from scholarly/academic sources, in addition to citations from Apologetics at the Cross and the Bible, for a minimum of five (5) references Acceptable sources include scholarly journals, books, articles, and other published works; videos, blogs, and the like can be referenced but should not make up the main (or only) source of your research
