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Canadian philosopher and professor

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Paul Chamberlain Born 1954 (age 71–72) Alma mater Trinity International University (1981) Marquette University (1990) Occupation Professor

**Paul Chamberlain** (born 1954) is a [Canadian](/source/Canadians) [philosopher](/source/Philosopher) and professor. He teaches in the areas of Christian Apologetics, Ethics and Philosophy of Religion, and is also the Director of TWU's Institute of Christian Apologetics.

## Life and career

Chamberlain was born in 1954. He graduated from [Trinity International University](/source/Trinity_International_University) in 1981 and holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from [Marquette University](/source/Marquette_University).[1] He holds additional diplomas and degrees in the following: Theological Studies, [Peace River Bible Institute](/source/Peace_River_Bible_Institute); Diploma in Pastoral Studies, [Prairie Bible Institute](/source/Prairie_Bible_Institute); B.R.E., Providence College; Graduate Studies, Providence Theological Seminary; M.Div., Trinity International University. He currently serves as the director of the Institute of Christian Apologetics and professor of apologetics, ethics and philosophy of religion at [Trinity Western University](/source/Trinity_Western_University) in [Langley, British Columbia](/source/Langley%2C_British_Columbia_(district_municipality)) [British Columbia](/source/British_Columbia).[2] He recently held the position of Canadian Executive Director of [Ravi Zacharias](/source/Ravi_Zacharias) International Ministries. Chamberlain has pastored churches in Canada and the United States.

Chamberlain has also authored five books including *Can We Be Good Without God*, *Final Wishes*, *Talking About Good And Bad Without Getting Ugly*, *Hell Upon Water* and *Why People Don't Believe*, and published numerous articles in the field of ethics, physician-assisted suicide, philosophy of religion, and apologetics. He has participated widely in public debates and has made guest appearances on numerous radio and TV programs.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

## Writings

- *Why People Don't Believe: Confronting Seven Challenges to Christian Faith*, 2011, Baker Books, [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-0-8010-1377-5](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-0-8010-1377-5)

- *Hell Upon Water: Prisoners of War in Britain 1793-1815*, 2008, Spellmount, [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1862274662](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1862274662)

- *Talking About Good And Bad Without Getting Ugly: A Guide To Moral Persuasion*, 2005, InterVarsity Press [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-0-8308-3268-2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-0-8308-3268-2)

- *Final Wishes: A Cautionary Tale on Death, Dignity & Physician-Assisted Suicide*, 2000, InterVarsity Press, [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-0-8308-2259-1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-0-8308-2259-1). In 2275 libraries, according to WorldCat [3]

- *Can We Be Good Without God? A Conversation About Truth, Morality, Culture & a Few Other Things That Matter*, 1996, InterVarsity Press [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-0-8308-1686-6](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-0-8308-1686-6)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Trinity Western University - Faculty Directory - Paul Chamberlain, Ph.D."](https://web.archive.org/web/20180824190750/https://www8.twu.ca/directory/faculty/paul-chamberlain.html) Archived from [the original](http://twu.ca/directory/faculty/paul-chamberlain.html) on August 24, 2018. Retrieved December 12, 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Faculty biography"](https://web.archive.org/web/20131202221735/http://acts.twu.ca/faculty/paul-chamberlain.html). Archived from [the original](http://acts.twu.ca/faculty/paul-chamberlain.html) on 2013-12-02. Retrieved 2011-06-04.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** [WorldCat author page](http://www.worldcat.org/wcidentities/lccn-n95110815)

## External links

- [Paul Chamberlain, Ph.D, Associate Professor of Apologetics and Philosophy](https://web.archive.org/web/20131202221735/http://acts.twu.ca/faculty/paul-chamberlain.html), ACTS Seminaries

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