How Does Philosophy Inform Our Theology Proper? A Roundtable Discussion

248 East Elmwood Avenue,Palmer AK 99645

30 April, 2021

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A single evening event centered around the role philosophy plays in our seeking to understand God. Roundtable Members: Chris Gonzales, Reasonable Faith Anchorage Chapter Director Bio: Chris Gonzales is the Director for the Anchorage, Alaska Reasonable Faith Chapter. Chris was ordained in December of 2019 through Rabbit Creek Church in Anchorage and is called to bring Christian Apologetics throughout Alaska. Dr. Kevin Jones, Alaska Pacific University Bio: Kevin Jones is Cardinal Newman Chair of Catholic Theology and Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Alaska Pacific University. His research broadly centers upon the theology of grace, and focuses more particularly on the role of religious commitment in the public square in the thought of St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas. He and his family enjoy reading, cooking and eating, and spending as much time outside as they can. Richard G. Howe, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Apologetics at S.E.S. Bio: Richard G. Howe is a writer as well as a public speaker and debater in churches, conferences, and university campuses on issues concerning Christian apologetics and philosophy. He is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Apologetics at Southern Evangelical Seminary in Charlotte. Dr. Howe is Past President of the International Society of Christian Apologetics. In their free time, Richard and his wife Rebekah enjoy international travel. The Rev. David Terwilliger, All Saints’ Episcopal Church Bio: The Rev. David Terwilliger is an Anglican/Episcopal priest and he serves as Rector of All Saints' Episcopal Church in downtown Anchorage, Alaska. Fr. David has a number of broad interests but historical and philosophical theology hold special places of interest in his life and work. In ministry, as in all areas of life, he is guided by the conviction that to love God with heart, soul and mind (Matt.22:37) as rational creatures of God, is to make a fundamental commitment to truth, its exploration, and application in life and thought. He has studied theology and philosophy at the graduate/post-graduate level both here in the United States and in Manchester, England. Matthew J. Coté, Professor of Philosophy and Apologetics at Alaska Bible College Bio: Matthew J. Coté is Professor of Philosophy and Apologetics at Alaska Bible College. As a former atheist, he is passionate about helping people understand what they believe and why they believe it. He earned his B.A. in Literary Analysis from the University of Wisconsin, and an M.A. in Philosophy from Southern Evangelical Seminary, where he is finishing his Ph.D in Philosophy of Religion. He is married to Christy, and together they enjoy reading, hiking, and spending time with their three dogs, Eudora, Apollos, and Sophia. Drew Payne, Ph.D (ABD) Further details coming soon!