Paul Chamberlain (born 1954) is a

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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

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in 1981 and holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from

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. He holds additional diplomas and degrees in the following: Theological Studies,

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; Diploma in Pastoral Studies,

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; 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

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. He recently held the position of Canadian Executive Director of

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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.

Writings

*''Why People Don't Believe: Confronting Seven Challenges to Christian Faith'', 2011, Baker Books, * ''Hell Upon Water: Prisoners of War in Britain 1793-1815'', 2008, Spellmount, *''Talking About Good And Bad Without Getting Ugly: A Guide To Moral Persuasion'', 2005, InterVarsity Press *''Final Wishes: A Cautionary Tale on Death, Dignity & Physician-Assisted Suicide'', 2000, InterVarsity Press, . In 2275 libraries, according to WorldCat WorldCat author page
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