AE501.2‒ Comparative Religious Systems 2: Description
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course represents COURSE 2 of a 2-course series.
As Christian leaders in today’s world, awareness of the fundamentals of competing religions or cultish deceptions is mandatory. This course provides a sound foundation in the beliefs of the Christian faith as compared to opposing world religions, religious philosophies and cults.
Each belief is authored by an individual authority rather than by a single textbook author. The curriculum includes origin accounts, doctrines, traditions, and strategies to reach the group for Christ. Divided into 3 volumes‒ 1) Counterfeits of Christianity, 2) Moralistic, Mythical, and Mysticism Religions, and 3) Atheist and Humanistic Religions‒ the volumes include nearly 50 faiths.
Students focus on about 20 of them within the 2-course series‒ the rest available for reference. Relevant, fascinating and easy to comprehend.
REQUIREMENT DESIGNATION:
Bridge Requirement
✓ MDiv Requirement
MDiv Elective
DMin Requirement
✓ DMin Elective
PREREQUISITE DESIGNATION:
No Prerequisite
✓ Prerequisite: AE501.1‒ Comparative Religious Systems 1
CREDIT HOUR DESIGNATION:
✓ 2.5 Credits
E‒ Easy
C‒ Comfortable
S‒ Sizable
✓ R‒ Rigorous
F‒ Formidable
✓ Textbook or Books
Video or PowerPoint Lessons
Video Intro or Commentary
Online Text Lessons
RETENTION & ASSESSMENT:
✓ Study Guides
✓ Quizzes
Workbook
Forum Posting
Written Submission
EXPECTED
EXPENDITURES:
✓ Tuition
✓ Educational Materials
Admin or Instructional Support Fee
Optional Mailing Cost
Roger Patterson
Bodie Hodge
DEPARTMENT: Apologetics & Evangelism
Roger Patterson
Dr. Patterson is Senior Pastor of West University Baptist and Crosspoint Church– a multi-site church in Houston, Texas. His A Minute of Vision broadcast is heard in over 300 markets across the US reaching Canada and Australia as well. He has authored A Minute of Vision for Men and Evolution Exposed, as well as co-authored Leading from the Second Chair. He holds a BA in Christianity and Speech from Houston Baptist University; and MDiv and PMin degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, a Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
SSS COURSES
AE501.1‒ Comparative Religious Systems 1
AE501.2‒ Comparative Religious Systems 2
TEXTBOOK CO-AUTHOR: • World Religions and Cults: Counterfeits of Christianity- 3 Volumes
DEPARTMENT: Apologetics & Evangelism
Bodie Hodge
Bodie Hodge holds Bachelor of Science and Master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and developed a New Method of Production of Submicron Titanium Diboride. Just as passionate about apologetics; Hodge speaks, writes, and researches for Answers in Genesis, a ministry dedicated to helping Christians defend their faith and proclaim the gospel effectively. His genius is in gathering authorities to address each topic. Brodie brings a unique skill set to Ignite University and Seminary textbook authors.
SSS COURSES
AE501.1‒ Comparative Religious Systems 1
AE501.2‒ Comparative Religious Systems 2
TEXTBOOK CO-AUTHOR: • World Religions and Cults: Counterfeits of Christianity- 3 Volumes