Spring 2026 Course​

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 6, 2026

Philosophy of Religion (Apologetics)
Instructor: Dr. Greg Crawford
Beginning on January 13th
Tuesdays | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
@ The HCN Office & on Zoom
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This course will offer a provisional study of the major issues in religion, including the existence of God, the problem of evil, freedom and determinism, and religious language.

Students who complete this course will be able to:
  1. Evaluate different perspectives on apologetics, the problem of evil, freedom and determinism, and religious language in light of Scriptural teaching.
  2. Explain arguments for and against the existence of God in light of Scriptural teaching.
  3. Employ apologetics appropriately in evangelism outside the church as well as ministry in the local church.
  4. Equip students to give a rational defense for the existence of God and to implement biblical categories when addressing difficult matters of religious philosophy.

Instructor Contact Info: [email protected]

Course Materials

"Apologetics at the Cross"
by Joshua D. Chatraw & Mark D. Allen

"Why Believe?"
by Neil Shenvi

$100 Participative Course Fee

​$50 Audit Course Fee

​Contextualized Leadership Development (CLD)

Accredited Bible College Classes 

     Through Contextualized Leadership Development (CLD), Spurgeon College at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary partners with the Heartland Church Network to deliver accredited, accessible, and flexible ministry training to unique or underserved environments. Courses in the CLD program are equivalent to college courses offered at Spurgeon College, the undergraduate division of Midwestern. CLD courses are built to serve those who serve in a variety of roles: small group leaders, Sunday School teachers, ministry staff, pastoral residents, missionary team members, bi-vocational pastors, and more. In short, this program is meant for growing disciples and developing church leaders.

     The CLD Program offers a pathway to tuition-free undergraduate credit (1) applicable to a certificate, diploma, or degree (2) for qualified students.

Student Qualifications

   Qualified CLD students must have completed a high school diploma or equivalent, be 18 years of age or older, and successfully complete the CLD admissions and enrollment process. CLD students are designated as “non-degree seeking” regardless of their intention to complete a certificate or diploma or to later apply CLD credit to a degree program (unless they are concurrently enrolled in a degree program at Spurgeon College).

​CLD Diplomas and Certificates

​Admission, Graduation, and Fees
Diploma in Christian Studies
​Certificate in Christian Studies
Certificate in Biblical Studies
Certificate in Pastoral Ministry
  • Registration Fees​: CLD students will pay $100 per class in registration fees. Payment can be brought to the first night of class or paid online.​
  • Transcripts:  CLD students can order transcripts online: Order Transcript
  • Graduation: CLD students must apply for graduation with a Certificate or Diploma by contacting the Spurgeon College Registrar’s Office ([email protected]) and paying the required fees to receive a mailed diploma