Come join us as we help equip you with the right tools to share your faith. Here at NOBTS we offer a multiple of Christian apologetic programs.
Our programs are run by some very respected and passionate thinkers and scholars in the field.
If you are someone who is interested in how both reason and faith can engage the world, then NOBTS is for you. We seek to train Christ followers to defend the faith and share the gospel for the glory of God.
A professional degree that seeks to offer hands-on training in Christian Apologetics. Perfect for student ministry, evangelism, and cultural engagement. Already earned a seminary degree? Transfer in up to half the credit of this degree.
Exploring the Old Testament (3 hours)
Exploring the New Testament (3 hours)
Systematic Theology 1 (3 hours)
Systematic Theology 2 (3 hours)
NOBTS, SBC, and Cooperative Program (0 hours)
Supervised Apologetics Ministry Practicum (3 hours)
Christian Apologetics (3 hours)
The Problem of Evil (3 hours)
Logic (3 hours)
A research-oriented degree that prepares students to engage in scholarship. This degree prepares students to proceed to the doctoral level with little or no leveling work. Students will conclude this degree with a unique thesis-writing component.
Greek Exegesis courses (6 hours)
Hebrew Exegesis courses (6 hours)
History of Christianity: Early-Medieval (2 hours)
History of Christianity: Reformation-Modern (3 hours)
NOBTS, SBC, and Cooperative Program (0 hours)
Systematic Theology 1 (3 hours)
Systematic Theology 2 (3 hours)
Philosophy of Religion (3 hours)
Christian Ethics OR Biblical Ethics (3 hours)
Christian Apologetics (3 hours)
The Problem of Evil (3 hours)
Logic (3 hours)
Get excellent training in Apologetics both practically and academically while receiving training in ministry. This degree provides students excellent preparation for doctoral studies.
Exploring the Old Testament (3 hours)
Exploring the New Testament (3 hours)
Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics (3 hours)
Introductory Hebrew Grammar (3 hours)
Intermediate Hebrew Grammar for OT Exegesis (3 hours)
Introductory Greek Grammar (3 hours)
Intermediate Greek Grammar for NT Exegesis (3 hours)
Encountering the Biblical World (2 hours)
Systematic Theology 1 (3 hours)
Systematic Theology 2 (3 hours)
History of Christianity: Early-Medieval (2 hours)
History of Christianity: Reformation-Modern (3 hours)
Baptist Heritage (2 hours)
Philosophy of Religion (3 hours)
NOBTS, SBC, and Cooperative Program (0 hours)
Supervised Ministry 1: Personal Evangelism Practicum (2 hours)
Church Evangelism OR Church Revitalization (2 hours)
Christian Missions OR Discipleship Strategies (3/2 hours)
Interpersonal Relationship Skills OR Counseling in Ministry (2 hours)
Supervised Ministry 2: Ministry Practicum (2 hours)
Church Leadership and Administration (3 hours)
Pastoral Ministry OR Christian Ministry (3 hours)
Christian Ethics OR Biblical Ethics (3 hours)
Spiritual Formation 1: Basic Spiritual Disciplines (1 hour)
Spiritual Formation 2: Multiplication (1 hour)
Proclaiming the Bible OR Teaching the Bible (3 hours)
Preaching Practicum OR Teaching Practicum (2 hours)
Christian Apologetics (3 hours)
The Problem of Evil (3 hours)
Logic (3 hours)
The Institute for Christian Apologetics at NOBTS is dedicated to equipping local churches to defend their faith.
Schedule one of our Apologetics speakers to come train your church or ministry in Christian Apologetics through a conference, individual session, or custom special event to fit your needs.
Former President
International Mission Board
Southern Baptist Convention
