Paul Copan
Paul Copan (born September 20, 1962 ) is an American theologian, philosopher, apologist and author. He is a professor at Palm Beach Atlantic University and holds the Pledger Chair of Philosophy .
Life
Copan graduated with Ph.D. , Marquette University (Philosophy, 2000), M.Div., Trinity International University (Theology, 1988), MA, Trinity International University (Philosophy of Religion) and BA, Columbia International University (Biblical Studies). From 1989 to 1995 he worked as a minister at the First Presbyterian Church in Schenectady , NY.
He has been a member of the Society of Christian Philosophers since 1986, Evangelical Theological Society since 1995, Evangelical Philosophical Society since 1997, American Catholic Philosophical Association since 1999, Society of Biblical Literature since 1999, and American Philosophical Association since 2003.
He has authored seven books on religious pluralism and religion & science, as well as eleven books on the philosophy of religion and the historicity of Jesus Christ. He has published numerous articles in professional journals and is President of the Evangelical Philosophical Society .
Publications
- Is God a Moral Monster ?: Making Sense of the Old Testament God , Baker Books, Grand Rapids, 2011, ISBN 0-8010-7275-1
- When God Goes to Starbucks: A Guide to Everyday Apologetics. (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2008.)
- Loving Wisdom: Christian Philosophy of Religion. (St. Louis: Chalice Press, 2007)
- What is Truth? Series edited by Danielle DuRant. (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2007.)
- "How do you know you're not wrong?": Responding to Objections that Leave Christians Speechless. (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2005).
- (Co-authored with William Lane Craig ), Creation ex Nihilo: A Biblical, Philosophical, and Scientific Exploration (Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 2004).
- "That's Just Your Interpretation": Responding to Skeptics Who Challenge Your Faith (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2001)
- True for You, But Not for Me: Deflating the Slogans That Leave Christians Speechless (Minneapolis: Bethany House, 1998).
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| SURNAME | Copan, Paul |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American theologian, philosopher, apologist, and author |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 20th September 1962 |