Greg Koukl
Encyclopedia
Gregory Koukl is a Christian
, radio
talk show
host, author
and speaker/teacher. He is the founder of Stand To Reason
, a Christian organization dedicated to the articulation and defense of the Christian worldview.
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
, radio
Radio
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talk show
Talk show
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host, author
Author
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and speaker/teacher. He is the founder of Stand To Reason
Stand To Reason
Stand to Reason is a Christian organization founded by Greg Koukl - an author and radio show host in Los Angeles, California. Stand to Reason was founded in 1993 "to equip Christians to 'think more clearly' about their faith" and defend their faith with knowledge, wisdom, and character...
, a Christian organization dedicated to the articulation and defense of the Christian worldview.
Education
- M.A.Master's degreeA master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
in Philosophy of ReligionPhilosophy of religionPhilosophy of religion is a branch of philosophy concerned with questions regarding religion, including the nature and existence of God, the examination of religious experience, analysis of religious language and texts, and the relationship of religion and science...
and EthicsEthicsEthics, also known as moral philosophy, is a branch of philosophy that addresses questions about morality—that is, concepts such as good and evil, right and wrong, virtue and vice, justice and crime, etc.Major branches of ethics include:...
at Talbot School of TheologyTalbot School of TheologyTalbot School of Theology is a non-denominational, conservative evangelical Christian theological seminary located near Los Angeles. Talbot is one of the seven schools that comprise Biola University, located in La Mirada, California.-History:... - M.A. in Christian apologeticsChristian apologeticsChristian apologetics is a field of Christian theology that aims to present a rational basis for the Christian faith, defend the faith against objections, and expose the perceived flaws of other world views...
, at Simon Greenleaf School of Law
Books
- Making Abortion Unthinkable: The Art of Pro-life Persuasion training manual and video training series; with Scott Klusendorf, Stand to Reason Press (2001)
- Precious Unborn Human Persons, Stand to Reason Press (1999)
- Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air, co-authored with Dr. Francis Beckwith, Baker Book House (1998)
- Tactics: A Game Plan for Thoughtful Dialog with Non-Christians, Zondervan (2009)
Contributions to Other Books
- “Capital Punishment: Is Man a Machine or a Moral Agent?,” At Issue: Capital Punishment, published by the Gale Group, 2004.
- “Tactics: Applying Apologetics to Everyday Life,” To Everyone An Answer—A Case for the Christian Worldview, eds. Francis Beckwith, William Lane Craig, J.P. Moreland (Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2004)