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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 apologetic material.

THEOPEDIA has a very useful list of noted Christian apologists. It also has a developing section on apologetics.

 

RESPECTED CHRISTIAN APOLOGISTS:

RAVI ZACHARIAS

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

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)

GARY HABERMAS

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)

PAUL COPAN

Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics Palm Beach Atlantic University (West Palm Beach, FL) (Theopedia)

MICHAEL GREEN

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.

 

ORGANISATIONS & 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.

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.

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.

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

 

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.