Advice to Christian Apologists
In 1983, when Alvin Plantinga delivered his inaugural lecture as the John O’Brien Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre…
Our resources seek to show why Christians believe that Christianity is true and worth believing. The shorthand term for that is 'apologetics'. It's what Simon Peter was writing about when he wrote: "Always be ready to make your defence to anyone who demands from you an account of the hope that is in you" (1 Peter 3:15, NRSV). Defending the truth of Christian beliefs against objections is important, as is the ability to communicate that truth effectively and attractively. Explore what apologetics is, why it is Biblical and how to engage with it effectively.
In 1983, when Alvin Plantinga delivered his inaugural lecture as the John O’Brien Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre…
Principles from Proverbs to guide our apologetics conversations.
An examination of history, evidence, faith, fideism and natural theology.
The Apostle Peter wrote that all Christians need to be ready to give an 'apology' (Greek apologia) or defence of their Christian hope to…
An extract from Peter May's book The Search for God: and the Path to Persuasion.
What are the barriers that prevent people engaging with apologetics today? How can we make people aware of its potential to present the…
When questions come your way, what will you say? Here are three tips to help you prepare.
When teachers challenge Christianity it's hard to know how to respond. Here are some tips for having a good conversation with them.
How Christian apologetics has used science in its response to the claims of the New Atheists. Boyle Lecture 2014.