The Center for Christian Studies is pleased to announce its winter course offering: "In Defense of Hope: Why Christianity Makes Sense." Join Keith Stanglin and several guest lecturers for a presentation of the reasonableness of the Christian faith. The course will meet weekly on Monday evenings from January 27 to March 10, 2025, 7:00–8:30 PM (CST).
Course Description:
In a society that is increasingly hostile to Christian faith, unbelievers often assume that Christian faith is nonsensical or illogical or even immoral. It is therefore essential for believers to understand the bases for these assumptions and then to be “ready always for a defense to anyone asking you a reason concerning the hope within you” (1 Pet. 3:15).
The disciplines of theology and apologetics, as well as history and sociology, can help address the relevant questions. Why is there something and not nothing? What do we mean by God? Why is it reasonable to believe in God? Why is it reasonable to believe in this God of the Bible? How are natural law, deep conscience, and beauty a testimony to God and faith? Is science compatible with Christian faith? How has Christianity changed the world? How does all this inform the virtue of Christian hope? What are the practical implications of a reasonable faith? What does it mean for our life?
The Center for Christian Studies will be offering a live seven-week class, “In Defense of Hope: Why Christianity Makes Sense,” led by Keith Stanglin, director of CCS, and other guest lecturers. The class will examine many of the questions noted above. The goal of the class is to provide participants with resources, greater confidence, and hope in the face of skepticism, unbelief, and despair.
Entry to the course is only $150/guest. As with our previous winter offering, a $50 discount is available for subscribers to the Journal of Christian Studies or First Things, and a $100 discount for those who subscribe to both. Additionally, zoom groups of 10 or more streaming from a single device may attend for $50 per attendee.
Those who filled out the survey at the end of the 2024 winter course will receive a $50 discount. Email info@christian-studies.org to receive your discount code.
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