Online Courses to Explore God’s World & God’s Word
Gain clarity and confidence in your Christian faith with Reasons Institute—an expert-led apologetics program open to everyone, no matter your background. Learn how science, Scripture, and logic work together so you can share the truth of the Bible with gentleness and respect.

Choose Your Learning Pathway
Whether you’re exploring apologetics for personal growth or aiming to earn a certificate, our curriculum offers flexible pathways to match your goals.
Certificate Pathway – For Credit
Looking for a comprehensive experience that prepares you to engage with scientists and skeptics alike? Our certificate programs provide a solid, evidence-based foundation in science apologetics—equipping you with knowledge and confidence to share the gospel effectively.
Single Course – For Credit
Want to explore one specific course? Our single course pathway gives you the flexibility to choose whichever topic excites you most. Later, if you choose to pursue a certificate, your progress will automatically apply toward that goal.
Audit – No Credit
Looking for a personal enrichment experience? Our audit pathway gives you access to class lectures, videos, and discussions—all without the pressure of homework, grades, or earning credit.
College Credit
Through our strategic partnerships with select Christian institutions, we’re able to help equip the next generation of thoughtful leaders.




Faculty & Staff
All Reasons Institute faculty are accomplished scholars. They also believe in Jesus Christ as their Creator and Savior, share a common conviction that the Bible is the error-free Word of God, and adhere to RTB’s Statement of Faith.
Fazale “Fuz” Rana
President & CEO
Fuz Rana is a biochemist, author, and Christian apologist specializing in human origins, genetics, and the scientific evidence for design. President, CEO, and senior scholar at Reasons to Believe (RTB), he formerly served as a senior scientist in research and development at Procter & Gamble. Rana earned a BS in chemistry with highest honors from West Virginia State College (now University) and a PhD in chemistry with an emphasis in biochemistry from Ohio University. He pursued postdoctoral studies on cell membranes at the Universities of Virginia and Georgia.
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Fazale “Fuz” Rana
President & CEO
Hugh Ross
Founder & Senior Scholar
Astrophysicist and founder Hugh Ross equips believers with scientific evidence and biblical apologetics, revealing how the cosmos points to its Creator.
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Hugh Ross
Founder & Senior Scholar
George Haraksin II
Senior Research Scholar
George Haraksin II is a philosopher-ethicist and senior research scholar at Reasons to Believe, specializing in philosophy of religion, ethics, and Christian apologetics.
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George Haraksin II
Senior Research Scholar
Jeff Zweerink
Former Staff Scholar
Jeff Zweerink, astrophysicist and apologist, explores cosmic origins, fine-tuning, and the harmony of science and Scripture to reveal God’s design in the universe.
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Jeff Zweerink
Former Staff Scholar
Kenneth Samples
Retired Staff Scholar
Kenneth Samples, scholar (retired), equips believers with thoughtful apologetics, exploring theology, philosophy, and Christian doctrine with clarity and intellectual depth.
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Kenneth Samples
Retired Staff Scholar
John Bloom
Scholar
John Bloom earned a PhD in physics from Cornell University and a second PhD in ancient Near Eastern studies.
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John Bloom
Scholar
Benjamin Shaw
Scholar
Benjamin (Ben) C. F. Shaw has a PhD in theology from Liberty University in Virginia and is president of Core Apologetics. He is the author of Trustworthy: Thirteen Arguments for the Reliability of the New Testament. Ben also serves as adjunct professor of theology at Liberty University and as an…
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Benjamin Shaw
Scholar
Joseph Bergeron
Scholar
Joseph W. Bergeron earned his MD at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and is a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Drawing from decades of experience in treating musculoskeletal injuries, he published peer-reviewed articles on Jesus’s cause of death in the Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine and on…
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Joseph Bergeron
Scholar
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How to Get Started
Enrollment is easy. Follow the steps below to start your learning journey with Reasons Institute.
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Choose Your Course
Browse our upcoming courses by season and choose the one that best fits your schedule and interests. Each course runs for either 8 or 15 weeks—focused, meaningful time with content that truly matters.

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Submit the Registration Form
Click “Register Now” to open the registration form. Fill out all required fields and submit your information to begin the enrollment process.


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Check Your Email for Next Steps
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