Philosophy & Apologetics

By Shawn Langley, Research Fellow – Philosophy & Apologetics

The term apologetics is often heard in Christian circles, but what does it really mean? We can gain a clearer sense of what an apologetic should entail by first looking at the biblical context giving rise to the concept. After this we will be able to outline some defining characteristics of how we defend our faith.

This essay is part of an ongoing series considering various aspects of the relationship between theology and philosophy. Shawn Langley is a Research Fellow with the BibleMesh Institute. Our last discussion looked at one question and two traditions that help us better understand the way theological tools have been and continue to be applied within

Philosophy and theology are always intertwined. This is perhaps most clear when it comes to questions of method: how do we interpret what the Bible says or how do we arrive at the doctrines we should believe?

How have the tools of theology been put to work in an environment determined and developed by philosophy? To answer this, let’s look at one question and two traditions.