Introduction to Christian Apologetics

by J. P. Moreland

Publisher:

Biola University

, 2022

Overview

What is apologetics and why does it matter? Does having evidence for Christianity eliminate the need for faith? How do I respond when someone says that God doesn’t exist? How can I trust that the Bible records true events?

In this course, Dr. J.P. Moreland, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, will answer those questions and more as he introduces you to the field of Christian apologetics. He will help you understand a rational case for Christian belief and how to answer objections to that case.

The topics covered in this course include:

What is Apologetics?

Arguments for The Existence of God

Why Believe Christianity?

Key Features

• Responds questions on God’s existence.
• Introduces you to the field of Christian apologetics.
• Helps you understand a rational case for Christian belief.

Contents

• Lesson 1: Nature and Biblical Basis for Apologetics
• Lesson 2: Truth, Knowledge, and Faith
• Lesson 3: The Existence of God
• Lesson 4: The Existence of God (continued)
• Lesson 5: How to Move from God to Christianity
• Lesson 6: Why Believe Christianity?

Product Details

• Title: Introduction to Christian Apologetics (Video)
• Author: J. P. Moreland
• Publisher: Biola University
• Print Publication Date: 2022
• Logos Release Date: 2024
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Apologetics › Introductions
• Resource ID: LLS:NTRDCTNCHVIDEO
• Resource Type: Media
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-02-10T21:08:06Z

About J. P. Moreland

J. P. Moreland is Distinguished Professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He received a B. S. in physical chemistry from the University of Missouri, a Th.M. in theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, an M.A. in philosophy from the University of California at Riverside, and a Ph.D. in philosophy at the University of Southern California. He has spoken and debated on over 200 college campuses and taught in 500 or so churches around the world. In addition, he has authored, edited, or contributed papers to ninety-five books, including Does God Exist? (Prometheus), Universals (McGill-Queen’s), Consciousness and the Existence of God (Routledge), The Blackwell Companion to Natural Theology, The Blackwell Companion to Substance Dualism, and Debating Christian Theism (Oxford.) He has also published over 85 articles in journals such as Philosophy and Phenomenological Research, American Philosophical Quarterly, Australasian Journal of Philosophy, MetaPhilosophy, Philosophia Christi, Religious Studies, and Faith and Philosophy. Moreland was selected in August, 2016 by The Best Schools as one of the 50 most influential living philosophers in the world.