Defending Our Hope: An Introduction to Christian Apologetics

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.

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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.

Total course duration: 6 hours, 13 minutes.

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.

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Course Orientation
Foundations of Hope: Understanding Apologetics [26min] 1 Quiz
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Seeing Clearly: Shaping a Biblical Worldview [47min] 1 Quiz
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The One We Defend: The Doctrine of God [38min] 1 Quiz
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God Speaks: The Doctrine of Revelation [35min] 1 Quiz
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Bearers of His Image: The Doctrine of Man [39min] 1 Quiz
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The Great Divide: Life in and outside of Christ [36min] 1 Quiz
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The Bridge: Finding a Connection through Common Grace [43min] 1 Quiz
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Starting Points: The Role of Presuppositions [26min] 1 Quiz
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Standing Firm: Engaging in Spiritual Conflict [26min] 1 Quiz
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Providing Testimony: The Role of Proof and Evidence [26min] 1 Quiz
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Conclusion: A Vision for Faithful Apologetics [3min]

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