Online Christian Courses

“Sean McDowell is a knowledgeable, committed instructor and effective witness for the historical Christian teaching on human sexuality. The teaching materials presented in text, book, video, and interactive zoom lessons--along with additional suggested resources and a session with Dr Christopher Yuan--challenged, inspired, convicted, and equipped to begin to address what Jesus taught about human sexuality to those who are confused, skeptical, or opposed, and to strengthen the Church in holding fast to Biblical truth. I see this as only the beginning, however, for me. If the course were offered again, or a part 2 were added, I would take it. ”

“As a Christian, I want to love people in a God-honoring way. Because this issue is so political, it was really helpful to have Sean McDowell serve as a guide to arguments on both sides. The course work was excellent. The lessons taught you the key points and counterpoints to the major arguments in these debates, but most importantly focused on the need to show love, not legalism. Sean also offered plenty of resources to go deeper on every topic. The live classes were really helpful and helped me remain focused on the course each week. I also appreciated that he took one session just to discuss transgenderism, something not originally part of the course curriculum.”

“This course is terrific! Even at the basic level, you get a wealth of teaching and resources. The premium level includes 6 Zoom sessions for live interaction with classmates and the instructor, which really added to my enjoyment. Personally and professionally, responding to people who have adopted a revisionist or "pro-gay" view is a challenge for me. This course helped me articulate and defend my more traditional (but NOT, therefore, "anti-gay") beliefs and to know that I'm not alone in holding them. I'm looking forward to revisiting the resource lists and continuing to think about the issues. The course coordinator is very responsive by e-mail, and the instructor (Sean McDowell) modeled grace both in the taped lectures and in our Zoom sessions. If you are dealing with this issue in any way, take the course. Just amazingly good. ”

“This course is a highly recommended undertaking for a Christian who wants to engage our culture. I am newly informed about the dialogue that takes place surrounding the idea of Gay Christianity. The emotional argument from the homosexual community is extremely convincing when interfacing with the gay person, human-to-human. But when the Christian returns to the cross and the fundamentals of the moral code, the argument changes and the call to discipleship turns one's gaze toward man's design and eternal call. All of these thoughts come to the forefront in this course and gives a Biblically based premise for the dialogue. I want to spread the wealth of knowledge I've gained in my locale.”

“If you would like to learn how to engage in conversation with others about same-sex attraction, marriage, and what Jesus taught about God's design for relationships, you should take advantage of this course, taught by Dr. McDowell. His compassion, clarity, and thoughtfulness in preparing for this course are exemplary. The preparation is thorough, thoughtful, and purposeful for speaking truthfully and empathetically with our culture.”

“I really enjoyed learning the different views, historical and revisionist, that were explained in the course. I learned a lot about how others frame the question of same sex attraction and relationships and the church's response. Sean McDowell is an excellent instructor and the Zoom interactive sessions were definitely a highlight!”

“This was a very thorough and well taught class!!! I was extremely impressed!!”

“This course has taught me so much about the issue and how I can approach it in a more compassionate and humble manner. I needed a course like this to teach me how to love those in the LGBTQ better without affirming the behavior.”