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Old 11-10-2010, 05:07 PM   #1
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Examining Christianity (SEC 221) This course examines the religion of Christianity, questioning its claims about such things as scripture, Jesus, salvation, the afterlife, and God.

Course Topics: The composition of the New Testament, the mythical and theological invention of Jesus, the implausibility of miracles and the resurrection, the criticism of Christianity for its immorality and injustices, and the general refutation of Christianity in light of reason and science.

Instructor: John Shook, PhD, CFI director of education;

Visiting Lecturer: Robert Price, PhD, religion scholar and author.

Readings: The Incredible Shrinking Son of Man (or via: amazon.co.uk) (2003) by Robert Price and The God Debates (or via: amazon.co.uk) (2010) by John Shook. Students will purchase their own copies. Additional lectures will be provided electronically at no cost to students. This is a two-month course, running from December 1st, 2010 through January 31st, 2011. This course costs $90 for General Registration; $75 for Friends-of-the-Center; and $20 for college students.
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Has anyone taken one of these courses before?
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I also want to know. Do not want to get ripped off.
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I can't figure out how to register.
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To register, go to the detail and click the button that says "register online."

I haven't taken this course, but other CFI courses have been good.
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