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Apologetics
APOLOGETICS is all about defending the truth of the Christian faith - NOT apologising for it! The following websites contain a wealth of apologetics material.
THEOPEDIA has a very useful list of noted Christian apologists. It also has a developing section on apologetics.
WELL RESPECTED CHRISTIAN APOLOGISTS:
Ravi (born in India) is one of the most well known defenders of the Christian faith in the world. His website is well worth the visit, including online questions & answers. We rate him highly. (Theopedia) (Also, his resources can be purchased here).
William Lane Craig is Research Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology in La Mirada, California. He is a highly intelligent & faithful apologist. (Theopedia). A comprehensive list of Dr. Craig's YouTube videos are here.
Dr. Gary Habermas is a Distinguished Professor at Liberty University. He is a highly gifted apologist - especially in the area of the resurrection of Jesus & the integrity of the Bible. (Theopedia)
Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics Palm Beach Atlantic University (West Palm Beach, FL) (Theopedia)
British Theologian and apologist who has written over 50 books including the wonderful book: You Must Be Joking: Popular Excuses for Avoiding Jesus Christ, Hodder & Stoughton.
CS LEWIS (under construction)
Lewis was, and is, a master of apologetics and has an enormous respect around the world for his defence of the faith.
Ken Boa discusses CS Lewis' famous book: Mere Christianity. This is a series of 36 mp3 download talks on this book.
The late Francis Schaeffer greatly impacted, not apologetics, but evangelicalism profoundly. Deeply respected, Schaeffer was a great thinker and expertly interpreted the world around us via a Biblical worldview. In fact, his insight was in many ways 'prophetic' via an intelligent Christian mind.
See:
The Dr. Schaeffer Collection (L'Abri)
Lectures on Francis Schaeffer MP3 Audio by Kim Riddlebarger
An Encounter with Francis Schaeffer
Francis Schaeffer Studies .Org
Many of you are probably familiar with Lee Strobel. A former atheist and journalist, he became a Christian (in part) through the influence of his wife - her testimony and changed life. He is best known for his books eg A Case For Faith. His website is called INVESTIGATING FAITH.
ALVIN PLANTINGA
Alvin Plantinga is a highly respected apologist who has influenced many Christian apologists around the globe. In fact, his influence has been immense.
ORGANISATIONS and WEBSITES
ACADEMY OF CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS is a collection of articles, lectures, video, audio etc.
ALPHA and OMEGA MINISTRIES is very sound, committed and cutting edge.
ALWAYS BE READY has a list of topics, too many to mention!
APOLOGETICS 315 is huge, really huge! Includes audio, debates, podcasts, book reviews, etc.
THE APOLOGETICS RESOURCE CENTER (ARC) is a non-profit ministry concerning the truth claims of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
CENTRE FOR PUBLIC CHRISTIANITY is an Australian website featuring John Dickson & Greg Clarke, among others. They have a strong media based resource section that is highly recommended.
CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS & RESEARCH MINISTRY
CARM is a very well structured website. Easy to navigate.
CHRISTIAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE has been involved in researching for nearly 50 years.
CONTEND FOR THE FAITH: An Apologetics and Theology Resource Page. This has an astounding array of links on many different topics.
EVANGELICAL PHILOSOPHY SOCIETY has been around since 1974.
FAITH INTERFACE is a discussion between science, philosophy and Christianity. It also has a long list of good apologetics sites. It's a very impressive Australian website.
FIXED POINT FOUNDATION is committed to publicly defending Christianity through education, events, and the development of innovative resources that empower Christians and challenge skeptics.
LEADERSHIP U has a staggering wealth of apologetic articles.
OXFORD CENTRE FOR CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS is strongly endorsed by Ravi Zacharias and Alistair McGrath
PROBE MINISTRIES. Various articles on apologetics called "Reasons to Believe" - very useful!
RATIONAL CHRISTIANITY is dedicated to answers to general questions, resolved Bible contradictions and articles for skeptics.
REAL APOLOGETICS is really a blog. Its strength is its 'academia'. Solid articles and messages.
STAND TO REASON has a page of apologetic website links
STAND TO REASON has a page of magazine & journal links
PRESUPPOSITIONAL APOLOGETICS
Is Presuppositional Apologetics Incoherent? (FAITH INTERFACE)
ONLINE COURSES
BIBLICAL TRAINING.ORG has an online course on Apologetics.
BIOLA UNIVERSITY (USA) has a very worthwhile certificate course (Distance Learning Certificate Program in Christian Apologetics) you can do from home - also, it's not too expensive.
WESTMINSTER APOLOGETICS COURSE available free on iTunes. Lectures are by Bahnsen, Oliphant, Edgar, Schaeffer and Lillback.
