TH233 - Apologetics and Ethics in the Modern World

 

Kuyper Class General Information

3-Credit Accredited Class
Professor: Timothy Lyzenga and others
Location: Fellowship Church Campus (6610 36th Ave, Hudsonville, MI)
Cost: $500
Dates: June 2nd - August 5th, 2025
Time: 7pm-8:30pm

Class Meeting: Tuesdays and Thursdays
No class: June 17th, July 3rd, July 15th and July 17th

Scholarship available (up to 50% of the cost, while funds are available) to students of confessing members of Fellowship

Registration opens March 19th through Kuyper College (Fellowship Students who register will pay the full amount of the tuition and then submit an application for the scholarship with proof of registration at the Fellowship Church office)

Contact Pastor Tim with questions at tlyzenga@frchudsonville.org

 

Course Overview:

TH233 - Apologetics and Ethics in the Modern World is a 200-level college course designed to help students engage critically with ethical and philosophical challenges from a Christian worldview. The course focuses on defending the faith (apologetics) and applying biblical ethical principles to contemporary issues, encouraging students to think thoughtfully and biblically about modern challenges.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Foundations of Christian Apologetics

  • Moral Reasoning and Ethical Decision-Making

  • Addressing Secular and Religious Worldviews

  • Contemporary Ethical Issues (Bioethics, Social Justice, Technology, etc.)

  • Engaging Culture with a Biblical Perspective

College Credit and Transferability:

  • Accreditation: Kuyper College is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), meaning credits are more widely accepted at other institutions.

  • Transfer Potential: Many colleges and universities accept TH233 as a general elective, and some may count it toward humanities, religious studies, or ethics requirements.

  • Public Universities: Schools like Michigan State University may accept this course as a general elective, though students should verify with their desired institution.

  • Christian Colleges: Many faith-based institutions are likely to accept this course as part of a theology, ethics, or philosophy requirement.

  • Liberal Arts Colleges: Depending on the institution, TH233 may transfer as a philosophy, ethics, or religious studies elective, and in some cases, may fulfill a humanities or interdisciplinary studies requirement.

Maximizing Transferability:

  • Students are encouraged to check with their future college’s transfer office to determine how the course will apply to their degree.

  • A course syllabus is available upon request for submission to receiving institutions.