Reflecting on:

Making Christ Real in Contemporary Culture

Further Apologetics

20 - 24 July 2009

To a core, dedicated group of leaders, David Robertson led an inspiring and challenging course on apologetics in today's world. Here's what the delegates had to say:

''I loved the way David’s knowledge of history, philosophy, and theology helped him connect the truth with culture''

''The course re-inspired commitment to evangelism and apologetic pastoral care, and offered useful practical ideas for using apologetics in church work.''

Cynicism and apathy surround us. How can local churches make an impact on their communities when major intellectual and social obstacles stand in the way?

Many think the basic truths of the Bible are implausible, even immoral. How do we enter into the market place of ideas? How do we overcome the attitude that Christians are closed in their thinking, judgmental and hypocritical?

The course aims to give Christians a practical basis for communicating the whole Gospel to the whole community by the whole church – in short, how best to communicate Christ in contemporary culture.

This includes:

The Marketplace of Ideas – understanding our culture and what makes it tick – eg. the media, advertising, consumerism etc.
The Academy – challenging intellectual assumptions in universities and colleges

The Work Place – speaking out on ethical and religious issues
The Home – showing personal hospitality
The Local Church – attracting the local community through worship, teaching and prayer
Equipping – learning to be flexible and winsome in our individual conversations.

The Lecturer

David Robertson. We could not have a better guide in this vital area.David is the minister at St Peter’s Free Church in Dundee but has also engaged in the public arena, most notably in debates and in Borders Bookshop events. He’s even rattled Richard Dawkin’s cage in his best seller called The Dawkins’ Letters: Challenging Atheists’ Myths!

The Venue

Set in the lovely Westminster College, students in our summer schools can enjoy all that Cambridge has to offer. Centrally located, students can access the bustling city centre in minutes or stroll down the peaceful Backs straight from Westminster's gate. Residents' costs include breakfast and the evening meal. Non-residential fees also include the evening meal, as we believe taking the opportunity to dine together is key in building community and fostering discussion.