Apologetics Events
The Christian Apologetics Program at Biola University:
Spring 2010 - At a Glance:
February
18-20 • Human Evolution: Confronting the Myth - Weekend Seminar
with Fazale Rana and John Bloom19-20 • Central Oregon Apologetics Conference
with Craig Blomberg, Daniel Wallace, Craig Hazen, and others26 • Debate: Is God the Best Explanation for Moral Values?
with Sean McDowell vs. James Corbett, moderated by Craig Hazen
March
4-6 • Making Sense of the Most Difficult Ideas in Christianity - Weekend Seminar
with Garry DeWeese9 • FREE: Confessions of a Former Catholic with Chris Castaldo
13 • The Answers: Virginia Apologetics Conference and Debate
with Mike Licona, Mark Mittelberg, Nabeel Qureshi, Mary Jo Sharp,
Craig Hazen, and more25-27 • Answering Islam - Weekend Seminar with Josh Lingel
April
26 • FREE: Education for Human Flourishing
with Paul Spears, J.P. Moreland, and others
May
6 • FREE: The Virtues of Capitalism Book Event with Scott Rae and Austin Hill
14 • FREE: Signature in the Cell Event with Steve Meyer and his Critics
15 • The Cambrian Explosion: The Data Behind Darwin's Dilemma
with Illustra Media and others15 • Intelligent Design and Issues in Religious Liberty
with Richard Land, John Bloom, William Dembski, and Craig Hazen
Event Descriptions
Human Evolution: Confronting the Myth
Weekend Seminar
with Fazale Rana, Ph.D. and John Bloom, Ph.D., Ph.D.
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Several months ago news services around the globe announced a startling new fossil find named “Ardi” that would revolutionize the way we view human evolution. But this is the same claim that was made when the “Hobbit” was found and before that “Lucy,” and many more. There is deep and abiding confusion for evolutionary scientists making sense of the fossil record in Darwinian terms. Maybe that’s because Darwinism has become bankrupt as a paradigm to understand human origins.
Dr. Fuz Rana and Dr. John Bloom will use clear thinking, the very best evidence, and open mindedness to sort out this difficult puzzle in this stimulating weekend seminar. Can the biblical narrative and the fossil record be reconciled? Come find out on the evening of February 18. (Hint: the answer is “yes.”)
February 18, 19, 20
Thursday & Friday, 6 - 10 pm
Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm
Business Building, Moats Lecture Hall
Biola University
Cost: $95
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Central Oregon Apologetics Conference 2010
Reliability of the New Testament
with Craig Blomberg, Ph.D., Daniel Wallace, Ph.D., and Craig Hazen, Ph.D.
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This conference features two of the top New Testament scholars in the country, Dr. Craig Blomberg and Dr. Daniel Wallace, as keynote speakers. They will be joined by Dr. Craig Hazen and other special guest experts to show beyond a shadow of a doubt that the Bible is true and reliable. Topics include the historical reliability of the Bible, the accuracy of the manuscript copies, archaeology, science, cults and more.
Sponsored with Kilns College.
February 19 & 20
Westside Church
2051 NW Shevlin Park Rd
Bend, OR 97701-5274
Cost: $45
To register: www.kilnscollege.com
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Debate: Is God the Best Explanation for Moral Values?
Sean McDowell vs. James Corbett, moderated by Craig Hazen
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Who says that Christians have cornered the market on goodness? Can’t atheists be good? Why do theists think it is necessary to point to God or gods to explain the existence of moral values? Come witness a stimulating debate on these questions between Biola’s distinguished alumnus and apologist Sean McDowell and Dr. James Corbett, a controversial teacher from Capistrano Valley High School who has been featured in the news for his inflammatory engagements with Christian students. Act fast, seating is very limited. Hosted by Campus Crusade for Christ and Saddleback Freethinkers. Sponsored by Americans United for Separation of Church and State and Rock Ministries.
February 26
Time: 7 - 9:30 pm
Saddleback College, SSC Building Room #212
28000 Marguerite Parkway
Mission Viejo, California
Cost: $5 at the door only
NOTE: Due to popularity, reserved seats for this event are gone.
Take your chance at the door or email the sponsors to get more information about overflow venues and webcasting. Click here for more info.
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Making Sense of the Most Difficult Ideas in Christianity
Weekend Seminar with Garry DeWeese, Ph.D.
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Is the Trinity an irrational idea? How can Jesus be both human and divine at the same time? How can Jesus' death on a cross make us righteous before God? Why do horrific things happen to God’s people? How can we be free when God knows where our lives will go? How does an eternal God relate to his creatures inside of time? Questions like this and much, much more will be discussed in this very special class where the best philosophical thinking meets theology.
March 4, 5, 6
Thursday & Friday, 6 - 10 pm
Saturday, 9 am - 4 pm
Business Building, Moats Lecture Hall
Biola University
Cost: $95
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Confessions of a Former Catholic
with Chris Castaldo
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Over the years, most of us have heard about evangelical thinkers and leaders who have decided to make the move into the Roman Catholic Church. However, for every one Evangelical converting to Catholicism, there are hundreds of Roman Catholics becoming Evangelicals. There are millions of former Catholics now following Jesus as Evangelical Protestants. Former Catholic and author of the new book Holy Ground (Zondervan), pastor and scholar Chris Castaldo will address this phenomenon in terms of doctrine, practice, and personal experience in this energizing lecture. Free to the public. Bring your Roman Catholic friends and family members. Book signing to follow. Copies of Holy Ground will be available for purchase.
March 9
Time: 7 - 9 pm
Mayers Auditorium
Biola University
Cost: FREE
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The Answers 2010
Virginia Regional Apologetics Conference and Debate
with Mike Licona, Mark Mittelberg, Nabeel Qureshi, Mary Jo Sharp, Craig Hazen, James Swanson, Rob Lundberg, Marshal Ausberry, Thomas Gilson, Prem Isaac, David Woods and others
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Questions bombard us from every angle: from our friends, our relatives, and even ourselves.
Does God really exist?
Is the Bible trustworthy?
Why does God allow so much suffering?
These questions are difficult, and they're important. Now, it's time to get The ANSWERS.
Parents, teens, college students, home-schoolers, new believers, and pastors--EVERYONE can come to this conference and get The ANSWERS. Experts from all over the country will gather to tackle your most difficult questions. The day will conclude with a major debate between David Woods (Christian) and John Loftus (atheist and former Evangelical apologist). Sponsored with Jackson Memorial Baptist Church.
March 13
Jackson Memorial Baptist Church
4316 Bruce Rd.
Chesapeake, VA 23321
Cost: $49
To register: theanswers2010.com
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Answering Islam Weekend Seminar
with Josh Lingel, M.A.
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Radical Islam is in the news every day. What is the Islamic faith all about? What are its founding stories? Who was Muhammad? What makes some Muslims peaceful and others violent? How can I have an effective evangelistic talk with a Muslim? How do I answer the Muslim claims about the nature of God, Jesus, and the Bible? All of this and more will be covered in this cutting-edge weekend seminar.
March 25, 26, 27
Thursday & Friday, 6 - 10 pm
Saturday, 9 am - 4 pm
Business Building, Moats Lecture Hall
Biola University
Cost: $95
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Real Education:
Raising Kids to Flourish in God and Knowledge
Book Release Event
with Paul Spears, Ph.D., J.P. Moreland, Ph.D., Fred Sanders, Ph.D., John Mark Reynolds, Ph.D., and Craig Hazen, Ph.D.
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Dr. Paul Spears has authored a thoughtful book that shows how to build a foundation for educating kids with an eye toward knowing God and flourishing as whole souls. Education for Human Flourishing is philosophically rich and biblically informed in a very deep way. This lecture will be perfect for every teacher and parent who wants to see children grow in knowledge and godliness. Dr. Spears will be joined by J.P. Moreland, Fred Sanders, John Mark Reynolds, and Craig Hazen to bring this important topic to life.
April 26
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Calvary Chapel
Biola University
Cost: FREE
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The Virtues of Capitalism:
A Moral Case for Free Markets
Book Release Event
with Scott Rae, Ph.D. and Austin Hill, M.A.
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Our country’s founding fathers took very seriously the selfish, fallen nature of human beings described in Holy Scripture. In a stroke of brilliance, they set up a system of governance and economics that harnessed this sinful nature for the betterment of humankind through competition in branches of government and between economic interests. Today everything seems turned on its head. Have we lost the ideas that undergird the greatest system of government and economics the world has ever seen? Is there hope for the economic well being of our children? Is it moral to be a successful business person? Dr. Scott Rae and Austin Hill will address these news-making concerns, based on their latest book.
May 6
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Mayers Auditorium
Biola Univeristy
Cost: FREE
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"Signature In The Cell" Event:
Stephen Meyer Faces His Critics
Free copy of the new DVD Darwin’s Dilemma for each family in attendance!
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Dr. Stephen Meyer has written a book that is shaking the evolutionary establishment like “Darwin’s Black Box” and “Evolution: A Theory in Crisis” did in previous decades. Meyer has assembled a set of ideas based on the latest research on living cells that must be answered if traditional Darwinism is to survive. So we have assembled a powerful group of credentialed critics of Meyer’s “Intelligent Design” position to let him have it with both barrels. No hiding in dark libraries or murky laboratories—if Meyer has the goods, he needs to debate his toughest critics face to face! In addition, we will be screening some clips of the latest Illustra Media DVD titled “Darwin’s Dilemma” and providing free copies to each family who attends.
May 14
Time: 7 - 10 pm
Chase Gymnasium
Biola University
Cost: FREE
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The Cambrian Explosion:
The Data Behind Darwin’s Dilemma
with Paul Nelson, Rick Sternberg, Doug Axe, Stephen Meyer, John Bloom, and more
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The “Cambrian Explosion” is one of the most difficult and dynamic counterexamples to Darwinian evolution that the fossil record has ever revealed. We have assembled a group of experts in the field to talk in detail about this “hard evidence” that cannot be easily dismissed by proponents of Darwinism. Most of our speakers are those featured in the DVD “Darwin’s Dilemma.” So come and hear the scientists themselves expound upon the data.
May 15
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Mayers Auditorium
Biola University
Cost: $25
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The Future of Intelligent Design Luncheon
with the leading thinkers in the movement
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Join the leading lights of the Intelligent Design Movement for a gourmet lunch and an insider’s briefing on the recent progress and future prospects of the movement.
May 15
Time: 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Café Banquet Room
Biola University
Cost: $15
Seating is limited
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Faculty Books
Reasonable Faith Third Edition
by William Lane Craig
Reasonable Faith is a perfect book for the classroom, yet it is also a resourceful guide for thoughtful Christian leaders, whether in the local church, the academy, or other parachurch organizations. This updated third edition builds a positive case for Christianity that reflects twenty-five years of debating, lecturing, and writing on important issues in Christian apologetics. A complimentary study guide workbook has been created and serves as the perfect tool for anyone interested in discussing and digesting the material presented by Dr. Craig in a more thorough fashion.
Cost:
Reasonable Faith Third Edition $17 + shipping
Study Guide $10 + shipping
or
Get both for $25 + shipping
Proceeds benefit the ministry of the Christian Apologetics Program.
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Past Event Descriptions
Does God Exist?
A Debate
with Christopher Hitchens vs. William Lane Craig
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Witness one of the great debates of the new millennium. Devoted atheist, Christopher Hitchens, author of the bestselling God is Not Great, squares off with one of the most formidable debaters in the Christian world, Dr. William Lane Craig, on the topic: Does God Exist?
Moderated by Hugh Hewitt and hosted by Craig Hazen
Cosponsored with Biola Associated Students
Saturday, April 4, 7:30 pm
Chase Gymnasium, Biola University
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