Why Apologetics?

In addition preparing students for a variety of speech events and two debate styles (Team Policy and Lincoln Douglas Value Debate), Salt & Light requires that all students participate in Apologetics. Why?

The mission of Salt & Light is to enable our students to “become skillful and winsome communicators for Christ.” We concur with NCFCA as written:

“The goals of Apologetics include 1) learning the basic tenets of the Christian faith, 2) growing in grace and knowledge, 3) addressing the relevant questions of our day, and 4) defending the faith winsomely and persuasively. Apologetics captures the heartbeat of our mission: to challenge and equip ambassadors for Christ to communicate truth with integrity and grace.” 

Because of this, Salt and Light require Apologetics participation as it represents the core of our mission.