Ken Samples

ken%20samples.jpg An experienced educator and author, Kenneth Richard Samples holds degrees in philosophy, social science, and theological studies. He has taught many courses at the college level and currently lectures for the Master of Arts program in Christian Apologetics at Biola University and at Providence Christian College. Kenneth also teaches adult classes at Christ Reformed Church in Southern California. Before becoming vice president for theological and philosophical apologetics at Reasons To Believe, Kenneth worked as Senior Research Consultant and Correspondence Editor at the Christian Research Institute (CRI) for seven years. During that time he regularly co-hosted the popular call-in radio program, The Bible Answer Man, with Dr. Walter Martin. Now Kenneth regularly participates in the Creation Update webcast.

An avid speaker and debater, Kenneth has appeared on numerous radio programs across the country including Religion on the Line, Voice America Radio, Newsmakers, Talk New York, and Issues Etc. He has participated in debates and dialogues on diverse topics relating to Christian doctrine and apologetics.

Author of Without a Doubt: Answering The 20 toughest Faith Questions (Baker, 2004), Kenneth has also contributed to Lights In the Sky and Little Green Men: A Rational Christian Look at UFOs and Extraterrestrials, The Cult of the Virgin: Catholic Mariology and the Apparitions of Mary, Prophets of the Apocalypse: David Koresh and Other American Messiahs. He is currently completing a book on worldviews. In addition Kenneth has published articles in Christianity Today, The Christian Research Journal, and Facts for Faith.

Over the years Kenneth has held memberships in the American Philosophical Association, the Evangelical Philosophical Society, the Evangelical Theological Society, and the Evangelical Press Association. He holds an undergraduate degree in philosophy and social science and a master's degree in theological studies.

He lives in Southern California with his wife, Joan, and their three children.

(From www.reasons.org)

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