"Thousands of teenagers who claimed no religious system of belief said, when interviewed for the 2005 National Study of Youth and Religion, that they had been raised to be religious, but over time had become 'non-religious.' The teenagers were asked, in an open-ended question with no set answers from which to choose, why they left the faith in which they were raised. The most common answer (thirty-two percent) was intellectual skepticism." Sean McDowell, CRJ

Core I (Basic)

The Core I (Basic) class provides an introductory foundation for students to begin religious debate and apologetics. It spans topics such as the classic arguments for the existence of God and for Christianity in particular, a beginning hermeneutic (genres in the Bible), and an introduction to logic. Requires basic writing skills.

Recommended for students who have no previous exposure to debate and/or apologetics. Also a good class to review the basics for those who want more dialogue about these topics.

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Core I (Basic)

The best way to experience a Crossing Currents class is in a group. Crossing Currents is accepting groups of 8 or more students at a time.

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Core II (Intermediate)

The Core II (Intermediate) class introduces students to several Christian apologists and their differing approaches to apologetics. Students will also learn how to address the arguments of famous thinkers who oppose Christianity. Students will explore viable responses to apparent Bible contradictions, and become more familiar with logical fallacies and how they affect both sides of the debate. Because of the inquisitive nature of the apologetic process, a special focus of this class will be on faith, doubt, and certainty. Requires research and report writing.

Recommended for students who have some previous exposure to debate and/or apologetics, and who are familiar with the basic arguments for the existence of God and for Christianity.

Price per student:

Group of 8-14: $85.00

 Group of 15-20 $75.00

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Core III (Advanced)

In the Core III class, students will learn to distinguish between absolute and relative truth, the strengths and problems with modernism and postmodernism, and how to address one of the most common issues they will face--objections to the Biblical God. We will also discuss the need for objective assessment and maintaining respect for the individual without endorsing or approving of competing worldviews. This is a critically important but rigorous class. Requires research and essay writing.

Recommended for students who have a solid background in basic apologetics similar to what is offered in the Crossing Currents’ Core I and Core II classes. Not recommended for young teens.

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Elective Classes:

Science and the Bible

History and the Church