CrossExamined Instructor Academy
Have skill and a passion for apologetics?Join FRANK TUREK, GREG KOUKL, HANK HANEGRAAFF& others at the CrossExamined Instructor Academy (CIA)Learn how to impact your world with I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an AtheistAugust 13-15, 2008, held at Southern Evangelical Seminary near Charlotte, NC |
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Why are we conducting the CrossExamined Instructor Academy (CIA)?As you know, 75% of churched youth leave the church after high school. Intellectual skepticism is a major reason they leave, much of which they get at college. This will be the last Christian generation in America unless the Body of Christ acts immediately.
CrossExamined.org exists to engage primarily colleges, but also high school campuses and churches, with a reasonable and engaging case for Christianity. We do that by conducting I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist seminars on college campuses and at other venues to which we are invited. Due to the magnitude of the problem, we would like to train other qualified people to do this as well. An entire team needs to be trained and mobilized. That’s why we have established the CIA.
What is the CrossExamined Instructor Academy?CIA is an intense three-day program where you will learn how to present I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist—which involves four main topics: Truth, God, Miracles and the New Testament—and how to answer questions about those topics in a hostile environment. During those three days, in addition to hearing lectures and participating in discussions, you will be asked to present portions of I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist and answer questions from several instructors. These instructors, who will coach and challenge you, will include Frank Turek, co-author of I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist, Greg Koukl and Brett Kunkle of Stand to Reason (www.STR.org), and Jason Reed, Professor of Philosophy at Southern Evangelical Seminary (www.SES.edu). Hank Hanegraaff, the Bible Answerman (www.Equip.org) will join us on Wednesday night for a special Q&A session. Iron will sharpen iron
What are the qualifications?CIA is not a course where beginners learn apologetics, but a place where those with a solid foundation have their skills deepened and sharpened. While it is not an absolute necessity to have a degree in apologetics or philosophy, we are looking for people with those kinds of qualifications who have good presentation skills. Please apply if you have those qualifications, OR if you have significant experience and skill in presenting apologetics. Send a recording of one of your presentations if you have one available. Space is limited — the class will be small to allow for personal instruction — so don't delay, apply now!
When is the application due?Applications must be received no later than June 27, 2008. Notification will be given via e-mail no later than July 7, 2008. To reserve your spot, full payment must be received by July 23. If not received by then, your spot will be given to someone on the waiting list. Make your checks payable to "CrossExamined.org."
What is the agenda?The following is the tentative agenda (open to modification):
How much is tuition?Tuition is $695. Students or alumni from our host, Southern Evangelical Seminary, may attend for $495. Financial aid may be available (see the application). However, tuition will not cover all costs. Therefore, any donations beyond tuition are deeply appreciated and are completely tax deductible (CrossExamined.org is a non-profit 501 C 3 organization). Tuition includes lunches and the Wednesday night dinner, but travel, lodging and other meals are your responsibility. CIA will be held at Southern Evangelical Seminary in Matthews, NC (near Charlotte). A list of area hotels can be found here.
How can I prepare?Don’t just read or listen, but study and outline: I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist (may be purchased from www.impactapologetics.com) and Tactics in Defending the Faith (www.STR.org). On the last day of CIA, you will be asked to present a short portion of I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist. As a result, you may want to get the I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist PowerPoint in advance from www.impactapologetics.com.
There are several other important works. But for now, these additional works are essential:
What happens after completing CIA?We would like you to present I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist where ever you can—your church, youth groups, middle and high schools and anywhere else people will hear you. We are also looking for seasoned apologists that CrossExamined may call on to present I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist on college campuses. CIA will help us identify potential candidates, but attending CIA does not guarantee you will be offered such a role. If after attending CIA you are interested in such a role, you may submit your name for consideration.
Questions?If you have any questions, please drop us an e-mail at . I hope to see you at CIA in August!
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