Concordia University Chicago Apologetics Boot Camp

This event is being brought to you by Concordia University Chicago in partnership with ReThink315. In addition to a wonderful lineup of speakers (see below), 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!

Topics & Speakers:

Why Apologetics Matters Today with Rev. Dr. Al Espinosa
The Reliability of Scripture with Dr. Craig Parton
Evidence for the Resurrection with Rev. Dr. Kirk Clayton
The Problem of Evil and Suffering with Prof. Andy Ashenden
Justice from a Christian Perspective with Dr. Adam Francisco
Male and Female He Created Them: The Goodness of Complementarity with Rev. Jeff Hemmer
Family Stability and Community Revitalization with Dr. Rachel Ferguson
Faith and Reason: Black Hole Epistemology with Dr. Aaron Viets
AI and Transhumanism with Dr. Angus Menuge

Q&A and Panels Moderated by Jeremy Smith (ReThink315)

Essential Information:

WHO: Current and incoming CUC students 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.

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 friends.

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 young 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 the questions. Come explore the answers!

APOLOGETICS DEFINED
It is an in-depth exploration of various means of defense of the Christian truth against the many and various challenges posed to the Christian faith in recent years. Find strength and confidence as you learn to defend your faith, fortify yourself against personal doubt and respond to objections to Christianity.

WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT APOLOGETICS?
“In your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.” —1 Peter 3:15-16 (English Standard Version)