Is there evidence for Christianity?
Explore the evidence for God, the Bible and the resurrection in 10 short, free lessons.
- 10 video lessons
- 82 minutes
- Self-paced
- Free to enroll
- 1 bonus mini book
Ever asked a Christian why they believe?
Ask most people why they’re Christians and you’ll often hear “I grew up in church” or “It works for me.” Those answers are honest. But they leave a bigger question hanging: is any of it actually true?
Maybe you grew up somewhere hard questions weren’t welcome. Maybe you’re curious about Christianity but assume it asks you to switch off your mind. Either way, you deserve better reasons than habit or preference.
Christianity makes a bold claim: it holds up to honest examination. This course invites you to weigh the evidence for yourself.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
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Explain why belief in God is reasonable.
Walk through three of the strongest arguments: the beginning of the universe, its fine-tuning for life and the reality of right and wrong.
02
Show why the Bible hasn’t been lost or changed.
See how scholars rebuild ancient texts from copies, and why the New Testament’s early manuscripts hold up.
03
Weigh the evidence for the resurrection.
Test the leading explanations against the facts most scholars accept, and see which one fits them all.
04
Answer hard questions with gentleness and respect.
Respond to suffering, God’s judgment and “Is Jesus the only way?” with reasons, not arguments to win.
Course Syllabus
What's the evidence, lesson by lesson?
The case for Christianity isn't one argument. It's many kinds of evidence, from philosophy, history, and the text of the Bible itself, all pointing the same way. This crash course in Christian apologetics (giving thoughtful reasons for faith and answering honest objections) walks you through the strongest of them, and the hardest questions people ask.
Ten video lessons, 6 to 11 minutes each, conversational rather than academic. Every lesson ends with a summary and a short quiz.
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Start here
Welcome to the course, how it works, and your course materials.
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Bonus mini-book
How Can I Trust the Bible? by Matthew Tingblad, included free. Save it for Lessons 4 and 6.
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Is faith blind?
Lesson 1: Faith and Reason, 6 min. What apologetics is, and why reasons strengthen faith instead of replacing it.
02
Is there good reason to believe God exists?
Lesson 2: The Case for God, 8 min. The beginning of the universe, its fine-tuning for life, and the reality of right and wrong.
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If God is good, why is there suffering?
Lesson 3: Suffering and a Good God, 8 min. Why suffering doesn't disprove a good God, and the hope Christianity offers in it.
04
Has the Bible changed?
Lesson 4: The Text We Can Weigh, 8 min. How scholars rebuild ancient texts from copies, and why the New Testament holds up.
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Did the Bible predict the future?
Lesson 5: Prophecy Fulfilled, 10 min. Specific predictions about Israel and the Messiah, and why coincidence falls short.
06
Can we trust the Gospels?
Lesson 6: Witnesses on the Stand, 11 min. Whether the Gospel writers meant to record history, could remember it, and had any reason to lie.
07
Did Jesus really rise from the dead?
Lesson 7: The Empty Tomb, 7 min. The facts scholars agree on, tested against every leading explanation.
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Why is God's judgment so severe?
Lesson 8: The Hard Stories, 8 min. God's holiness, patience, and mercy in the Bible's hardest stories.
09
Is Jesus really the only way to God?
Lesson 9: One Way? 7 min. Popular slogans about religion, brought back to the question of truth.
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Can arguments bring someone to faith?
Lesson 10: More Than an Argument, 7 min. Why apologetics is a tool, not a silver bullet, and where to go next.
How It Works
How does the course work?
Built for busy people. Each lesson is short, focused and practical, so you can make real progress in the time you have.
6 to 11 min
Short videos
Ten lessons you can watch on any device, in one sitting or a few minutes at a time.
After every lesson
Summaries and quizzes
Key takeaways and a short quiz help what you learn stick.
In your own words
Real-life practice
Each lesson ends with a reflection question: how would you answer a friend who asks?
Free
Your pace
Enroll for free, start anytime, and pick up right where you left off.
Who's Teaching
Led by Matthew Tingblad
Matthew Tingblad is a speaker and author on Sightline's global team, with master's degrees in philosophy and pastoral ministry. He has spent years working through the arguments of Christianity's sharpest critics, and he's still a Christian because he's convinced it's true. In this course, he brings both disciplines to the questions people ask most.
Bonus Mini-Book
Go deeper with a free mini-book
How Can I Trust the Bible? takes the questions from Lessons 4 and 6 further: has the Bible changed, and can we trust the Gospels? It's included free when you enroll.
What's inside
- A Reasonable Faith
- Has the Bible Changed?
- Did They Intend to Tell the Truth?
- Were They Qualified to Speak About Jesus?
- Do the Gospels Contradict?
48 pages · 5 chapters · read online or download (PDF, EPUB)
FAQ
Questions about the course
What is Christian apologetics?
Apologetics comes from the Greek word apologia, meaning a defense or an answer. It's the practice of giving thoughtful reasons for Christianity and answering objections to it, with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15).
Is this course really free?
Yes. Create a free Sightline U account and start right away.
How long does it take?
About 82 minutes of video across 10 lessons, plus a short quiz after each one. Go at whatever pace suits you.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. Finish the course and you'll receive a certificate of completion from Sightline U.
Do I need to know a lot about the Bible?
No. Each lesson starts with the basics and explains new terms as it goes.
Is this course only for Christians?
No. It's built for Christians who want to know why their faith holds, and it's equally open to anyone curious about Christianity. Matthew speaks to both in the final lesson.
Know what you believe.
And why it holds.
Ten short lessons. One honest look at the evidence. Start today, free.
10 video lessons · 82 minutes · Free · Self-paced