“Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever.”
– Daniel 12:3
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Science: The scope of scientific truth
It often happens that scientists or philosophers assert that the metaphysical universe of our speculations is in fact the scientific universe that we study in science. But is this a viable opinion?
Philosophy: The unavoidable friend you had all along
For many, philosophy is like the kid from the wrong side of town your parents warned you against: strange, speaking a kind of language beyond the cozy familiar world we call the comfort zone. Some fear that that it has the ability to upset the apple cart of the truths they live by, and others blame philosophy for the liberal trend in contemporary theology – ‘isn’t truth just a construct?’
A Brief Introduction
A foundational analysis of truth vs. Truth
Although many people believe that their worldview is well supported with facts and agrees with Truth, obviously this cannot be the case since our understanding of things differs from person to person – even within the Christian community we have different views about things.
How can one explain this discrepancy? Insofar as our worldviews agree with true reality, we do not simply have access to different truths (as is often asserted in our time) but rather to different understandings of the Truth.
So, what is Truth?
FOcus Areas
Over time the most logical and natural grouping of our work belong to the following areas: Philosophy, Science, Ancient Near East and Faith.
Our Journey
Dialogistics
Dialogistics is a new Christian discipline focusing on equipping Christians with a more sophisticated and integrated Christian worldview and also for effective engagement with non-believers, especially within the context of our postmodern age. It builds upon the example set by Saint Paul in his discussions with others about his faith during his visit to Athens. Dialogistics can be compared and also contrasted with Apologetics.
Christian Dialogistics Entry Course
This is an entry course in Christian Dialogistics, serving as an introduction to the discipline of dialogistics. A basic knowledge and understanding of the Bible and the Christian faith is required. The purpose of the course is to equip a new generation of believers to have a good understanding of the basic tenets of their own belief system as well as being effective in engaging with non-believers within the context of postmodern society. Yes, students who have a wider perspective on the world and the particular challenges of the time. During the course of the seven lectures students will become acquainted with the terminology, nuances, ideas, viewpoints and cultural concerns of the postmodern person as well as the necessary practical and intellectual tools to effectively engage with such persons with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Podcasts / TALKS
Reconsidering Genesis 1-12
Part 1: Can we still believe the Bible? A hermeneutical perspective.
Part 2: Can we still believe the Bible? An Archaeological perspective.