Paul Copan
Paul Copan (Ukrainian Cyrillic: Павло Валерійович Копань) is a Ukrainian-American Christian theologian, analytic philosopher, apologist, and author. He is currently a professor at the Palm Beach Atlantic University and holds the Pledger Family Endowed Chair of Philosophy and Ethics. He has written primarily in the area of philosophy of religion, authored seven books about religious relativism and Science & religion, and edited eleven books in field of philosophy of religion and the historicity of Jesus Christ. He has contributed many articles in professional journals and books and is the president of the Evangelical Philosophical Society.
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[edit] Early life
Paul Copan's father, Valery Copan, was of Ukrainian origin, and headed the Russian-Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Union, based in Ashford, CT.
[edit] Education
- Ph.D., Marquette University (Philosophy)
- M.Div., Trinity International University (Divinity)
- M.A., Trinity International University (Philosophy of Religion)
- B.A., Columbia International University (Biblical Studies)
[edit] Society memberships
- Society of Christian Philosophers, 1986 - present.
- Evangelical Theological Society, 1995 - present.
- Evangelical Philosophical Society, 1997 - present.
- Society of Biblical Literature (and American Academy of Religion), 1999 - present.
- American Catholic Philosophical Association, 1999 - present.
- American Philosophical Association, 2002 - present.
[edit] Publications
- Is God a Moral Monster?: Making Sense of the Old Testament God. (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2011.)
- 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).
[edit] Other Involvements
- Board of Contributors, Christian Research Journal, 2006 - present.
- Staley Series Lecturer, 2001 - present.
- Salvo Magazine: Board of Editorial Advisors 2000 - present.
- San Diego Christian Forum: Board of Advisors, 2000 - present.
- Editorial reviewer, Philosophia Christi
- Board member of PEER Servants
- International Institute for Christian Studies: Member, Board of Advisors
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- PaulCopan.com Paul Copans' homepage
- Paul Copan links to articles
- Paul Copan CV
- Christian philosophers
- Christian apologists
- American Christians
- American Christian theologians
- American philosophers
- Biblical scholars
- Marquette University alumni
- Trinity International University alumni
- Intelligent design advocates
- Living people
- American religion academics
- Christian writers
- Philosophers of religion
- American people of Ukrainian descent
- Ukrainian philosophers
- Ukrainian Christians
- Ukrainian writers