Apologetics Boot Camp at Concordia University Chicago

NOTE: You must use Concordia’s website to register. See below.

This event is being brought to you by Concordia University Chicago in partnership with ReThink315. In addition to a wonderful lineup of speakers, ReThink315 founder, Jeremy Smith, will be moderating the panel discussions and Q&A. This is a private event for CUC students. More details below…

Have you faced challenges to your faith, and you didn’t have good answers to share? Have you had questions about your faith that made you uncomfortable? Do you wonder if there are good answers out there? Come to CUC’s first annual Apologetics Boot Camp and find faithful answers to your questions!

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION:

WHO: Apologetics Boot Camp is for all those who have faced questions—or have their own questions—about their faith, about the reliability of the Bible, about the truth of Jesus’ resurrection, and about interplay among faith, society and science. Returning and Incoming CUC students are encouraged to attend, and adult lay members of congregations are also welcome!

WHAT: A four-day Apologetics Boot Camp, listening to world-class speakers, asking great questions and getting expert answers in panel discussions, and having time to talk, listen, learn and explore faith with old and new friends.

WHERE: On the campus of Concordia University Chicago! Unfortunately, due to students moving into their dorms for the school year, we are not able to offer on-campus housing for non-CUC students. (CUC Residential students will be able to move directly into their dorms a few days in advance—students will coordinate this with Residence Life.)

WHY: Challenges to the Christian faith are increasing. Christians are mocked as being out of touch, out of step and out of style with our current culture. Many Christians leave the faith because they don’t think there are answers to these questions and challenges. You may have faced these challenges. You may have questions. Come explore the answers!

WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 16 through Wednesday, Aug. 19. (For CUC students this is just after Spiritual Life Leadership Training and just before Welcome Week.)

COST FOR CURRENT AND INCOMING CUC STUDENTS: Registration is FREE for the first 50 CUC students to register. (The registration fee will be $50 after the first 50 CUC students sign up.) Registration includes all speaker sessions, panel discussions, activities and camp programs. This also covers all meals, a camp T-shirt and other camp materials.

COST FOR NON-CUC STUDENTS: Lay members have the option to register for the whole event, or for one day, or for a single presentation. Full Registration: $75, which includes all sessions and meals, but does not include lodging or a T-shirt One Day Registration: $50, which includes all session and meals for one day, but does not include lodging or a T-shirt. Single Session Registration: $25, which includes only one session, does not include meals, lodging, or a T-shirt

TOPICS AND SPEAKERS:

Varieties and Uses of Apologetics—Dr. Nathan Greeley

The Roles of Women in the Church—Deac. Frances Szeto

The Goodness of the Church in Society—Dr. Rachel Ferguson

The Family, Society, and a Shining Future—Dr. Allan Carlson

Arguments for the Existence of God—Prof. Andrew Ashenden

Reliability of Scripture—Rev. Dr. Kirk Clayton

Creation and Evolution—Dr. Aaron Viets

The Relationship between the Church and Politics—Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz

An Apologetic Comparison between Christianity and Islam—Dr. Adam Francisco

Moderated by Jeremy Smith, ReThink315