Introduction

The Certificate in Christian Apologetics offers the exciting opportunity to spend a full academic year investing in learning about the Christian faith and how we might communicate, defend, and commend it to those around us.

Spend a full academic year in the inspiring surroundings of Oxford University. Enjoy the stimulation of a challenging academic programme with the opportunity to sharpen apologetic and evangelistic skills. A unique combination of theological training with practical training. 

• A full academic year in the inspiring surroundings of Oxford University
• The stimulation of a challenging academic programme, alongside the opportunity to sharpen apologetic and evangelistic skills
• Time to study many of the key questions of, and objections to, the Christian faith
• World-class lecturers who are interested in the individual
• A small student group, enabling enriching interaction with tutors and lecturers
• Mentoring in preaching and speaking from experienced and gifted communicators
• 1-3 person tutorials for essays
• The chance to attend lectures in Wycliffe Hall and Oxford University
• Being part of the vibrant worshipping community of Wycliffe Hall
• The opportunity to travel with members of staff on missions and other evangelistic speaking engagements

A standard week in the life of a Certificate student will include core teaching on apologetics and evangelism, preaching workshops, discussion seminars, and both OCCA and Wycliffe Hall community meetings. Core Certificate teaching is provided by Professor Alister McGrath, Dr Michael Green, Professor John Lennox, Michael Ramsden, Amy Orr-Ewing and various guest lecturers. Students also have the opportunity to attend Wycliffe Hall lectures and may, subject to permission from the lecturer, be able to attend select lectures at Oxford University.

Students are given the chance to accompany Dr Michael Green and RZIM Zacharias Trust staff (Michael Ramsden and Amy Orr-Ewing) on ministry and mission events. In addition, they are encouraged to become involved in the various exciting Oxford church outreach initiatives.

The combination of all these components provides unparalleled cutting-edge training in evangelism and apologetics.

The Certificate in Christian Apologetics is awarded by Wycliffe Hall on completion of the programme. It is not accredited by Oxford University.

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