Conference Reimagines Apologetics

by Grace Burch, Student Public Relations Writer – February 2, 2022

Beyond the Stars, an apologetics conference to be held Thursday, Feb. 9-10 at Cedarville University, will feature singer-songwriter Andrew Peterson as keynote speaker and will explore the witness of the Christian imagination.

Beyond the Stars, an apologetics conference to be held Thursday, Feb.  10 at Cedarville University, will feature keynote speaker Andrew Peterson and will explore the witness of the Christian imagination. Peterson will also perform a concert at 7 p.m. in the Dixon Ministry Center the night before the conference begins.

The conference, which is free of charge and open to the public, will be held primarily at the Dixon Ministry Center and other campus locations from 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. The opening address by Dr. Daniel Dewitt, associate professor of applied theology and apologetics, will focus on the witness of the Christian imagination.

Beyond the Stars will feature a variety of breakout sessions with Cedarville faculty members and apologetic experts from across the nation. Also, Grammy-nominated artist FLAME and gifted singer/songwriter Sarah Sparks will be part of a panel discussion.

There will also be a concert on February 9 featuring Andrew Peterson. Peterson is a gifted singer, songwriter, and internationally known author with years of experience in the world of Christian music. “Is He Worthy?” is one of his most beloved songs, originally performed by Christian artist Chris Tomlin.

Even though the event is free of charge, registration is still required. To register, visit  cedarville.edu/beyondthestars.

Located in southwest Ohio, Cedarville University is an accredited, Christ-centered, Baptist institution with an enrollment of 4,715 undergraduate, graduate and online students in more than 150 areas of study. Founded in 1887, Cedarville is recognized nationally for its authentic Christian community, rigorous academic programs, including its Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies program, strong graduation and retention rates, accredited professional and health science offerings and high student engagement ranking. For more information about the University, visit www.cedarville.edu.