Why Are Christians Such Hypocrites?
We know that nobody is perfect, but don't Christians claim to be 'good people'?
Breaking Dawn: Christianity's First 25 Years
An exploration of the ‘hidden’ first 25 years of the Christian era, examining the impact of Christ upon the ancient world.
Persuasive Evangelism
A challenging call, based on the Acts of the Apostles, to think about how persuasive our evangelism is.
C.S. Lewis' views on Science and Scientism
A talk on 'Science and Its Proper Boundaries: The Legacy of C.S. Lewis' outlining Lewis' views on science and scientism.
Real History, Real People
A brief account of some of the real history and real people to be found in the New Testament.
Transgender
A helpful talk for understanding transgender issues and thinking about how to respond to a transgender person.
Are You Ready to Give an Answer?
Four implications of 1 Peter 3:15 that will help you stand up and speak out about Jesus.
Who Would Want Eternal Life?
Why do people reject the idea of eternal life, and what are the consequences? What do Christians believe about it?
Sexuality and Same-Sex Relationships
This talk puts the issue of sexuality and same-sex relationships into the wider context of Christian belief.
Not Enough Evidence?: Why God Hides
A response to Bertrand Russell's criticism that God does not provide enough evidence for people to believe in him.
Did Key Christian Beliefs Slowly Change Over Time?
Did 'core' Christian beliefs slowly change over history? This talk considers: the Gospels; the divinity of Jesus; and the resurrection.
Agnosticism Explored
What is agnosticism and is it a sensible approach to take to issues of truth and, in particular, to the claims of Christianity?
How Good is Good Enough for God?
Are we good? Should we decide by comparing ourselves to other people or to God? Is goodness relative or absolute?
The Heart of Contentment
Does the philosophy of individualism lead to happiness? How does the desire for freedom link in with the human need for relationship?
Identity and self-worth
Examining the concepts of self-worth and self-esteem and why such ideologies can leave us emptier than ever.
Why Did Jesus Have to Die on the Cross?
Why did Jesus have to die on the cross? This talk addresses 6 misconceptions about the cross and its significance.
The Textual Histories of the Qur'an and New Testament
Dr Keith Small describes his research into the 'textual history' of the Qur'an, and compares it with that of the New Testament.
Christian Scholarship illustrated by the Social Sciences
General advice on how to approach your discipline of study from a Christian perspective to produce authentically Christian scholarship.
Don't Just Do Something, Sit There!
What does Christian scholarship look like when considered from the perspectives of Creation, Fall and Redemption?
Approaching Academic Life as a Christian
Advice for Christians in academic life and the workplace.
Approaching Scripture as an Academic
A consideration of the relationship of science and certain Biblical issues, including the nature of miracles and the Exodus.
Christian Intellectuals in the World
Advice on the role of, and issues facing, a Christian academic in the world.
Francis Schaeffer's "True Truth"
A reflection on the life of Francis Schaeffer, particularly getting into his ideas on Truth and their relevance for today.
The Real Francis Schaeffer
Andrew Fellows, Greg Jesson and Ranald Macaulay on the real Francis Schaeffer and his continuing influence and legacy today.
Seeking the Welfare of the University
How should Christian academics conduct their lives and research within the life of the university?
Christian Academics in the University
The challenges, temptations and opportunities of academic life as a Christian.
Engaging with Culture
Advice for those of us who want to engage with the culture in which we live, presenting the Gospel with integrity and relevance.
Being a Christian in Academia
Alister McGrath provides advice for Christians considering the possibility of working in academia.
What sort of God would send good people to hell?
Responding to the question of whether the existence of Hell means that God cannot be a God of love.
How could a loving God possibly allow so much suffering?
Examining the problem of suffering first as an intellectual question and then as an emotional and visceral issue.
Who would base their lives on a brutal book of fairy stories?
Considering the question of whether belief in God lacks the evidence to support it - and why arguments on their own are not enough.
How could any thinking person choose God over science?
Are God and science necessarily in competition? Does science fit better with Christian belief or with atheism?
Earliest Evidence
Peter May considers some of the earliest evidence for the resurrection: the early Christian creed recorded in 1 Corinthians 15:3-5
Why are Christians so hypocritical & judgmental?
Why are Christians so hypocritical, nasty & judgmental? A response to one of the most common objections to Christianity.
New Atheism, New Apologetics
How Christian apologetics has used science in its response to the claims of the New Atheists. Boyle Lecture 2014.
Cruel and Vindictive: How can God send good people to hell?
This talk considers the difficult issue of Hell - what it is and how a loving God can send anyone there.
Good for you but not for me: was Jesus just a moral teacher?
This talk explains why the claim that Jesus was no more than a moral teacher doesn't account for the evidence about him.
Powerless and Uncaring: A loving God & so much suffering?
We all know there's lots of suffering in the world. If there is a God why doesn't he do anything about it? Doesn't he care? Or is he…
Impossible and Unproven: How can you prove Jesus rose again?
Adrian Holloway examines the question of how sure we can be that Jesus really rose from the dead.
Ancient and Unreliable: Isn't the Bible just a book of myths?
Adrian Holloway tackles the question of whether we can trust what we read in the New Testament or should dismiss it as unsubstantiated myth.
Old Testament Morality
Richard Dawkins, Rabbi Josh Levy and Chris Sinkinson join Justin Brierley to discuss the morality of the Old Testament.
The Qur’an vs the Bible
For the first time, Western Orientalists (primarily in Europe) are applying an external historical / critical analysis of the Qur’an,…
Why Bother Arguing?
This talk covers some of the basic concepts of truth, logic and persuasion which are helpful when we are 'defending and communicating the…
Freud's Dad & Dawkins' Delusion – C.S. Lewis Responds?
"You would think that wouldn't you?" By way of Freud's Father complex and Dawkins' memes, Melvin Tinker examines how C.S. Lewis might…
Jesus and the Eyewitnesses
Richard Bauckham and James Crossley discuss Bauckham's book 'Jesus and the Eyewitnesses' and consider its implications, on Justin…
Does the Bible Condone Slavery?
Bob Price and David Instone-Brewer discuss the Bible's attitude to slavery on Justin Brierley's 'Unbelievable?' radio programme.
Big Questions
Socrates said 'The unexamined life is not worth living'. Taking this as his starting point, Os Guinness investigates the big questions.
Dialogues on Jehovah's Witnesses
These two dialogues explore some of the key areas where Jehovah's Witnesses differ from mainstream Christianity, to help in sharing faith…
William Lane Craig Debates A.C. Grayling on Suffering
Bill Craig and A.C. Grayling debate the problem of suffering in the light of tsunamis, on Justin Brierley's 'Unbelievable?' radio programme.
Are We Alone in the Universe?
Paul Davies & John Lennox discuss whether life might exist elsewhere in the universe and discuss signs of design in the universe.
A.C. Grayling and Peter S. Williams on The God Argument
A.C. Grayling discusses the arguments in his book The God Argument with Peter S. Williams on Justin Brierley's 'Unbelievable?' radio…
Does Belief in God Cause Wars?
A talk considering the question: 'Does belief in God simply lead to war and conflict?'
Jesus: the Rock on which Atheism Stumbles
This talk looks at who Jesus is and examines some of the misunderstandings about him, as well as his impact in history and the impact he…
My Biggest Mistakes in Philosophy and Theology
Two talks from the Theology Network's 'Biggest Mistakes' Conference provide helpful advice for anyone studying theology or philosophy.…
Why are Christians so Old-Fashioned about Sex?
In this talk, GP Dr Rhona Knight asks what it means to be 'old-fashioned' about sex and what it would mean to be 'up-to-date' God's way.…
Is Christianity Sexist?
This talk was given by Ann Brown at Canterbury University Christian Union. © 2012 Ann Brown This resource is provided by the kind…
Image - What Am I Worth?
Michael Ots considers the question of self-image and asks what is the value of any human being. The talk lasts about 30 mins and is…
Sex, Drugs and Rock-n-Roll – Does Jesus Spoil All the Fun?
Isn't following Jesus all about rules that stop you living the way you want?
Heaven, Hell & Eternal Life - Is Jesus the Only Way?
How can we know whether there is more than one way to salvation?
Good, Bad or Mad - Who Really Is Jesus?
There are many different views of Jesus. What's the truth?
Evil and the God Who Knows
The earthquake in Pakistan, the tsunami in Southeast Asia, the devastating hurricane in the gulf coast of United States, babies dying of…
What Kind of God Doesn't Prevent Suffering?
Michael Ots asks three questions about suffering: 1. Why is there suffering? 2. What, if anything, has God done about it? 3. What will…
Answering Four Misconceptions about the Christian Faith
There are a number of popular misconceptions about Christianity that arise in today's society. Brian Douglas answers four of these as he…
Getting Out of My Head - the Problem of Introspection
Many people today describe that they are 'living inside their own head'. This describes a state of disconnection from reality outside of…
What Does Jerusalem Have to do With Athens?
This talk, given by Stefan Lindholm from English L'Abri, considers the relationship between philosophy and theology – between…
Hobbits, Heroes and Jesus Christ: Is Christianity a Myth?
Myths are stories which are important to societies. But can it be helpful to compare the Gospel to stories such as The Lord of the Rings,…
Memory and Faith
Edith Reitsema, from English L'Abri,considers the relationship between memory and faith. She asks two key questions: 1. What should we do…
What is Spiritual?
Most people are comfortable with the idea that "spiritual = supernatural". The supernatural is invisible. Does this mean that when we…
The Affairs of the Heart - the longings of life
Tom Price gives a talk and leads a discussion on happiness, linked to clips from the film Thirteen Conversations About One Thing. The talk…
Creation or Evolution: do we have to choose?
Sincere, Bible-believing Christians often have sharply different views on the issue of creation and evolution. Some hold that evolution was…
Why Does God Allow Suffering and Evil?
This is the first of two talks given by Andrew Wilson at Grace Church, Chichester. He uses five stories from the Bible to illustrate his…
Fools for Christ
In this talk, Os Guinness considers how we can communicate creatively in our evangelism and apologetics. By considering the nature of…
Is Religious Experience Evidence for God?
Christians Richard Morgan and Todd Pitner discuss with atheist Gordon Livesey the value of religious experience for belief in God.…
Since Evil Exists, How Can I Believe in a Loving God?
The events of this past week leave us all numbed and confused as the appalling pictures from Haiti are beamed into our homes. This poor…
The Essence of Apologetics
These talks look at what apologetics is and how we can be more effective in defending and communicating the Christian message.
Absolutism: Don't we all have to find truth for ourselves?
Absolute truth is often thought to lead to oppression and injustice. But what if it is the only way to real freedom?
Writing from a Christian Worldview
What does it mean to write from a Christian worldview?
The Doctrine of the Word
Dr Timothy Keller considers the doctrine of the Word through reflections based around Psalm 19.
Is it God's Universe?
In a talk given at The Veritas Forum at the University of California, Santa Cruz, in February 2007, Professor Owen Gingerich, who has…
The Formation of Belief
This workshop addresses the function of the will both in the formation of a belief and the critical review (audit) of one’s network…
Is There Scientific Evidence for God?
In a talk given at The Veritas Forum at Texas A&M University, in February 2006, Dr Hugh Ross discusses whether there is scientific…
New Developments in Historical Jesus Research
In a talk given at The Veritas Forum at the University of California, Santa Barbara in October 2000, Professor Craig Blomberg discusses new…
Psychology as Religion
In a talk given at The Veritas Forum at the University of Florida in January 1995, Professor Paul Vitz provides a Christian critique of…
A Lawyer's Defence of Christianity
A lawyer's examination of the evidence for Christianity.
The Resurrection Factor
[This talk gives] the background for what we’re going to look at in the next few sessions, which will be on the resurrection of Jesus…
The Language of God
In a talk entitled 'The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief' given at The Veritas Forum at the California Institute…
Playing Dumb: Consequences of Violating the Natural Law
In a talk given at The Veritas Forum at Louisiana State University in March 2006, Jay Budziszewski considers "natural law" – the…
You Only Live Once (if then)
In a talk given at The Veritas Forum at the University of Virginia in March 2009, Dr Os Guiness considers the different ways that people…
Job and the Problem of Evil
In a talk given at The Veritas Forum at the Texas A&M University in February 2005, Professor Eleonore Stump considers how a 'second…
Why Should Anyone Believe Anything At All?
In a talk given at The Veritas Forum at the University of California, Santa Barbara in February 1998, Dr James Sire considers the role of…
What Your University Won't Teach You...
In a talk given at The Veritas Forum at Louisiana State University in February 2008, Dallas Willard asks where moral teaching is to be…
Why Does Jesus' Resurrection Matter?
Reflections on the resurrection of Jesus and what it says to us about our own resurrection life.
An Evolutionary Argument Against Naturalism
In this talk, Professor Plantinga provides an evolutionary argument against naturalism. An outline of the lecture is also given.
The Language of the Bible
Can the Bible tell us anything about God or is it just meaningless language?
Faith in a Pluralistic Society
In a talk given at The Veritas Forum at the University of Cambridge in March 2008, Dr Elaine Storkey considers what it means to have a…
Christianity & Politics - a volatile mix
This talk is based on Colossians 1:15-23, and calls Christians to be involved with the real world in which God has placed us. Paul Wooley…
The New Testament Documents - Changed Beyond Recognition?
Bart Ehrman and Pete Williams debate the trustworthiness of the New Testament documents on Justin Brierley's 'Unbelievable?' radio…
Communicating the Gospel
The first talk in this series asks why Christians often find it so difficult to talk about their faith and suggests that there are two key…
The Recovery of the Christian Mind
Ranald Macaulay considers the place of the mind in the life of the Christian. The talk lasts for about 25 minutes, followed by a Question…
If Christianity is True, Then Why do I Have These Problems?
Gavin McGrath takes a look at some of the problems that Christians experience in their lives. © Gavin McGrath Used by the kind…
Suffering: If God is good, why is there so much evil in the world?
When there is so much evil and suffering all around us, how can we believe God is good?
Exclusivity: How can there be just one true religion?
With so many different religions and ways of viewing the world, how can Christians claim their way is the right one?
Scientific Perspectives on Genesis 1-3
Three scientists present their own distinctive perspective on the proper understanding of Genesis chapters 1-3. Each speaker describes…
The Problem of Evil
In this talk, Mardi Keyes considers the problem of evil under four main headings: 1. The problem of evil for Christian believers.2. The…
The Two Streams: Integrating Reason and Imagination
Andrew Fellows examines the problems that can arise when reason and imagination are separated in human life. He argues that only in Christ…
Is There Any Truth to Know and can we Discuss it?
Gavin McGrath examines whether we can talk meaningfully about truth. Is the truth 'out there' or perhaps 'in here'?
Taking your Suffering to God
Dr John Dickson considers the approach to the problem of pain adopted by a number of different worldviews. Although the Bible does not…
An Islam Primer
Series of 5 talks giving an introduction to Islam from a Christian perspective.
Mission, Postmodernity and Apologetics
The late British missiologist Lesslie Newbigin made a profound impact on many evangelicals. His prophetical call to mission in the West was…
The Historical Reliability of Jesus' Resurrection
The resurrection of Jesus is the basis for Christian faith (1 Corinthians 15) and Christian hope (1 Peter 1–3). Therefore the…
Sources: A Spectator's Guide to Jesus
Dr John Dickson describes the key sources for our knowledge of the life of Jesus, assessing them from the perspective of an historian.
Did Jesus Think He was God?
Who did Jesus really think he was? Did he actually claim to be God? And does it matter if he did?
Why I Believe – Reasons for Faith
Jerram Barrs asks how Christians can connect with non-Christians. He urges all Christians to take people and their questions seriously.
Christianity is True
Ranald Macaulay considers the nature of truth and the revelation to be found in the Bible.
Is Intelligent Design Science?
Four individuals consider the issues raised by the ongoing debate concerning Intelligent Design (ID) and advocate their own perspectives on…
Sermons on Job
A series of sermons by Rev Melvin Tinker considering what we can learn about suffering from the book of Job.
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…
C.S. Lewis's Approach to Art and Literature
Please note that the content of this talk partially overlaps that of Jerry Root’s other talk entitled 'C.S. Lewis’s Approach to…
Reason, Experience and Knowledge
Greg Grooms reflects on knowledge, certainty and how we know what we know. After a whistlestop tour through the philosophical reflections…
Jane Austen - Great Christian Novelist
Why the growing popularity of Jane Austen? Is it accidental, a typical postmodern temporary fad, or is there some deeper reason for the…
One Way? Is Christianity the Only Truth?
What about other religions? When the world is moving in such a globalizing way, believing in one truth seems naive at best, and intolerant…
The Christian Mind and the Christian Heart
Jerram Barrs considers the place of the mind and the heart in the Christian faith, and argues that Christians have often failed to love God…
C.S. Lewis's Approach to Apologetics
C.S. Lewis had a first rate mind and a poet’s power of expression. This talk looks at how he applied his powerful imagination to…
Agnosticism and Christianity
In this talk, Dick Keyes considers what agnostics believe, why they believe it and whether they are justified in believing it. He then asks…
Addressing Moral Objections to Christianity
Moral objections to Christianity are some of the deepest and hardest to answer. This talk offers guidance for navigating this tricky area.
Jesus as a Logician and Apologist
Dallas Willard considers what we can learn from the example of Jesus as a master logician and an excellent apologist.
William Lane Craig's Testimony
During the Question and Answer session of Professor Craig's Manchester Lecture "Is Life without God Absurd?", he was asked how he came to…
Postmodernism and the Question of Identity
Is there such a thing as the 'self'? Who am I? An historical and Biblical perspective on understanding the self and human identity.
The Lost Tomb of Jesus Controversy
In this talk, Gary Habermas analyses the claims by James Cameron, in his Discovery Channel documentary 'The Lost Tomb of Jesus', that a…
What Would God say to Richard Dawkins?
Melvin Tinker considers what God might want to say to Richard Dawkins in the light of his recent book The God Delusion. For more…
The Artist Needs No Justification
In this talk, Hans Rookmaaker considers what art is, what its purpose is and what the attitude of Christians should be towards it.
Who Is This Jesus?
Who is Jesus? Who did he claim to be? What questions might we need to ask? What kind of evidence is there?
How do we Know Christianity is Right Out of All the Religions?
The message / idea, that it is intolerant if you actually think that a particular view might be true and that all views should be equally…
Bart Ehrman's Misquoting Jesus – an analysis
Bart D. Ehrman is a world expert in the textual criticism of the New Testament who has recently written a best-selling book entitled…
I Know Christianity is True but I Can't Believe it
Rudiger Sumann talks on the subject of 'I Know Christianity is True but I Can't Believe It'.
How Can a Good God allow Suffering?
This lecture was given by Professor William Lane Craig at Cambridge University as a part of UCCF's Reasonable Faith Tour. The lecture is…
"Is life without God absurd?"
This lecture was given by Professor William Lane Craig at Manchester University as a part of UCCF's Reasonable Faith Tour. The lecture is…
Who was Jesus of Nazareth?
This lecture was given by Professor William Lane Craig at Nottingham University as a part of UCCF's Reasonable Faith Tour. The lecture is…
The Evidence for Christianity
A 40 minute talk presenting evidence for the truth of Christianity. Followed by 30 minutes Q&A.
Paganism Strikes Back: the Return of Ancient Spirituality
What has led to the rise of modern paganism? This talk helpfully assesses the challenge paganism poses to Christianity, and vice versa.
The Bible's Canon: Authoritative or Arbitrary?
Nick Perrin investigates how the New Testament books came to be accepted into the Biblical 'canon'. Through an examination of the views of…
Christian Mission: Honest Questions
What is the Christian’s mission in the world? What should be our driving motivation both as individual believers and as Christians together?
Apologetics and Bioethics
Rapid advances in medical understanding and possible treatments present many challenges to society in general and challenge the Christian…
The Great Truth Divorce
Dr Little asks whether science and religion are completely different in how they find truth. Are there two ways of knowing - one by facts…
The Coherence of Theism
William Lane Craig considers one of the central concerns in the Philosophy of Religion - the coherence of theism.
The Meaning of the Statement 'Christianity is True'
What do Christians mean when they claim that Christianity is true?
Religious Epistemology
In this 50 minute talk, William Lane Craig considers how the philosophical study of knowledge (epistemology) illuminates the validity of…
Beyond the Big Bang
William Lane Craig examines the Big Bang theory and the question of why anything exists.
The Question of Miracles: The Contemporary Influence of Hume
The fundamental question concerning miracles is what is the nature of God’s relationship to the world? Christians claim: God is…
God and Richard Dawkins
John Lennox speaks about God and Richard Dawkins and undermines the concept that religion and science are in inevitable conflict with each…
The Challenge of Atheism
Three talks by Wim Rietkerk entitled 'The Challenge of Atheism' consider whether Christianity whould be seen as an ideology or as a…
Evaluating Eastern Religions
Most people in the world believe that when the world began, it was perfect. For the most part, humanity stands in agreement that something…
Peter Singer
John Lennox speaks on the topic of Peter Singer and Utilitarianism.
Psychological Barriers to Belief
Two talks on the 'Psychological Barriers to Belief' look at basic life patterns and past painful experiences.
Why Suffering?
Every day as you read the newspapers you are flooded and bombarded by a world that is imbued with suffering and pain. Why all this…
The Genealogy of Postmodernism
What has led to the current thinking on what we can know and how we come to know it? Bruce Little considers postmodernism and epistemology.
Understanding Depression
What is depression? Is depression sin or sickness? How can we recognize Clinical Depression? What makes some people more vulnerable to…
The Christian Life - Grace and Identity
How are we to think about our lives? The most basic thing we can say about our human life is that God created us to be like Himself –…
Allah vs. Yahweh / Tawhid vs. Trinity
One of the most common points on which Muslims attack Christians is on the whole question of the nature of God: in short, is God…
Forgiveness
What is the basic biblical teaching on forgiveness? Is there a difference between an apology and asking forgiveness? What about hard cases…
Christianity and the Arts
In this seminar, Bruce Little considers the broad range of Christianity and the Arts. “Why, if you are interested in the country…
Understanding Postmodernism from a Confessional Stance
Modernism and Postmodernism both have great influence. Which elements can be accepted, and which must be rejected,
Epistemology - What is it to Know?
This three part seminar gives an historical overview of the various schools of thought on the subject epistemology - how we can know…
Sacred and Sure
A series of four talks addressing Modernism and Postmodernism.
The Love of God
There have been times when Christians found it easy to believe in the justice of God, but found it difficult to believe in the love of God.…
Astrophysics Points to the God of the Bible
From the laws of physics themselves and their physical constants to the astrophysical picture of the development of the universe to the…
How Do Thinking and Faith Fit Together?
A talk on the relationship between intellectual proof and faith. How does faith fit in with thinking?
The Biblical Mandate for Proving Christianity
Should we endeavour to prove Christian faith? Is it wrong to try to? Should we just simply present the gospel and ask for a response?…
Nietzsche
Edith Reitsema discusses the life and philosophy of the late 19th century German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, who challenged Christian…
Narcissism - The Worldview of Self
Andrew Fellows' series of four talks on Narcissism - the Worldview of Self
Movies and Apologetics
In this talk, Andrew Fellows connects the use of films to the stage of subversion in the apologetics process. This can then be followed by…
Outreach to Muslims
This seminar on outreach to Muslims was given in the context of University evangelism, but its principles and advice are useful for a…
Dick Keyes on Apologetics
Dick Keyes' series of three talks on Apologetics considers the prevalence of idolatry today and how we can challenge people to realise and…
Pluralism, Relativism and Tolerance
Dick Keyes reflects on the three ideas of Pluralism, Relativism and Tolerance and the relationship between them. He argues that there is…
Possible Answers to Basic Philosophical Questions
Francis Schaeffer considers how Christians might provide possible answers to some of the basic philosophical questions that challenge…
The Relevance of C.S. Lewis
It is difficult to exaggerate the importance and impact of C.S. Lewis. Although he died in 1963, most of his books are still in print and…
What is Apologetics in Our Own Generation?
Francis Schaeffer shares his understanding of what apologetics is and how it can bring together historic Christianity and contemporary…
The Importance of Asking Honest Questions
Sometimes Christian pastors, parents and teachers are afraid of the questions young people and others might ask. Questions of another…
Shakespeare – A Christian Worldview?
William Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest writer in the English language - yet we know little about his personal life. Jerram Barrs…
The Jesus Seminar
The Jesus Seminar claims that some of the words of Jesus recorded in the Gospels were actually said by him but others were invented by the…
Breaking 'The Da Vinci Code'
In this workshop, we will discuss the specific problems with the novel The Da Vinci Code from the standpoint of its handling of Christian…
Historical Jesus vs Historical Muhammad
How does the historical Jesus compare with the Jesus we find in the Qur'an and with the historical Muhammad?
Are there Objective Truths about God?
Pilate entered the praetorium again and called Jesus, and said to him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered,…
J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter
The Harry Potter publishing phenomenon has divided many Christians, unsure how they should respond. Jerram Barrs considers some of the…
The Quest for Goodness in the Writings of J.R.R. Tolkien
In one poll, J.R.R. Tolkien's book The Lord of the Rings was voted the British public's best loved book. Jerram Barrs delves into Tolkien's…
Apologetics and the Environment
Environmental and 'Green' issues are a prime concern for many people today. David Cook considers whether Christianity is to blame and asks…
Has Science Eliminated God?
Alister McGrath explains how the atheism of Richard Dawkins is grounded in his understanding of the natural sciences.
Contemporary Scholarship and the Resurrection of Jesus
After an appraisal of recent scholarship on the historicity of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Professor William Craig contends that,…
Considering the Challenges of Apologetics
David Cook addresses the challenges that changes in cuture and thinking present to us as we do apologetics. Section I 1. THE NEED FOR…
What is Faith? Does belief require warrant?
This workshop will consider the relationship between faith and reason, what might count as evidence for religious claims, and the…
Using Popular Culture to Reach Postmoderns
The landscape within which we do apologetics has changed. Our arguments can be sound, our evidence convincing (at least to us), but…
John Hick's Apologetic for Agnosticism
Religious pluralism has gained a foothold both as a mainstream academic position and in popular culture. John Hick must be understood as a…
The Ethics of Apologetics
David Cook considers the ethics of apologetics. He looks at why people reject the use of apologetics and whether they have a good case or…
What is Apologetics and Why is it Important?
Dr Greg Pritchard explains why he sees apologetics as the Science and Art of Christian Persuasion.
Sharing Hope in a Cynical Age
Oscar Wilde once said, "There are two tragedies in life. One is not getting what you want. The other is getting it!" The writer Barry…
Biblical Foundations and Models for Contemporary Apologetics
What are the biblical foundations for apologetics and what models does it offer? Takes Acts 17 as a case study.
What are the Scientific Roadblocks to Faith?
People have great respect for science as they form their worldview. They adopt false beliefs and learn to ignore competing information…
The Need for Apologetic Communities
The fact that almost all aspects of human activity today are dominated by naturalistic assumptions means that for many the Christian…