Natural theology refers to the theology constructed by reason on the basis of natural revelation. For Kuyper, natural theology has a negative significance.

Princeton’s theology and apologetics were deeply influenced by its link to Common-Sense Realism.

Kant’s philosophy establishes the futility of non-Christian thought.

There is surely an enormous contrast between the approaches of Aquinas and Calvin to apologetics.

“The Five Ways” refers to the five arguments which Thomas Aquinas brought in order to prove or demonstrate the existence of God.

Augustine’s place in the history of Christian Apologetics can be dealt with only if we first understand the immensely different assessments that have been given of what lies at the heart of Augustine’s thought.

A historical introduction to Christian apologetics must include some reference to Greek philosophy.

Cornelius Van Til, the acknowledged father of presuppositionalism, did little exegetically to develop the biblical basis of his position. Thus, it is crucial that these lectures devote themselves to the exegesis and applications of important biblical passages and themes on the subject of apologetics.

Van Til did not believe that his views were novel or without precedent in church history. Nor do I. That is why my approach builds on a historical survey that gives an overview of the development of apologetic views in the history of the church.