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Dr. Richard G. Howe

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About Dr. Richard G. Howe

Dr. Richard G. Howe is a philosopher and Christian apologist specializing in classical apologetics, Thomas Aquinas, and philosophy of religion. He has taught extensively in seminaries and universities, has contributed to literature in philosophy and apologetics, and has done numerous debates.

Dr. Richard G. Howe's Bio

Dr. Richard G. Howe is a philosopher and Christian apologist specializing in classical apologetics, Thomas Aquinas, and philosophy of religion. With decades of experience in higher education, Dr. Howe has taught philosophy and apologetics at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels.

His academic work focuses on defending the existence and nature of God, natural law theory, and exploring foundational philosophical questions related to reality, knowledge, and truth. Dr. Howe has participated in debates and contributed to scholarly discussions on apologetics methodology, existence and nature of God, and ethics.

At CIA 2026, he brings a depth of philosophical rigor to the conference, equipping attendees to understand the intellectual foundations of Christian theism.

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Dr. Richard G. Howe is a philosopher and Christian apologist specializing in classical apologetics, Thomas Aquinas, and philosophy of religion. With decades of experience in higher education, Dr. Howe has taught philosophy and apologetics at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels.

At the Academy, Richard G. Howe, Ph.D.  teaches specialized sessions focused on strengthening apologetic skills.

Topics may include: 

  • Classical apologetics
  • Thomistic metaphysics
  • Defending the Handmaid
  • Epistemology
  • Philosophy of religion
  • Informal fallacies

Each session is designed to move beyond basic apologetics into instructor-level training. 

BA in Bible from Mississippi College 

MA in Philosophy from the University of Mississippi 

PhD in Philosophy from the University of Arkansas 

Dr. Howe’s publications are listed here http://richardghowe.com/publications.htm

Yes. One of the unique strengths of the CrossExamined Instructor Academy is personal interaction with instructors like Richard G. Howe, Ph.D.  Attendees have opportunities to ask questions, engage in discussion, and receive direct insight in a more focused setting than typical large conferences.

No. While pastors and ministry leaders attend, Richard G. Howe, Ph.D.  teaches in a way that is accessible to Christians who want to grow in defending their faith. Whether you are a student, church leader, teacher, or layperson, the training is designed to help you develop clarity, confidence, and competence in apologetics. 

By attending sessions taught by Richard G. Howe, Ph.D., you can expect to: 

  • Strengthen your understanding of Christian doctrine 
  • Improve critical thinking and argument development 
  • Learn how to respond to challenging objections 
  • Grow in confidence when discussing your faith 
  • Learn how to easily identify fallacies. 

Yes. The CrossExamined Instructor Academy is intentionally structured to allow meaningful interaction with instructors, including Richard G. Howe, Ph.D., throughout the event. Meals, breakout sessions, and informal discussions offer added opportunities for engagement.

You can learn directly from Richard G. Howe, Ph.D. by attending the CrossExamined Instructor Academy. Many instructors also provide more resources such as books, debates, podcasts, or online content to continue growing in apologetics beyond the CrossExamined Instructor Academy. 

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Dr. Richard G. Howe Best-selling Work

The Religion of the Force

Star Wars is one of the greatest phenomena of our times. Few are aware that this great saga has great religious implications in it. From beginning to end Star Wars creates a religion for our times. But . . . Is it compatible with Christianity? Join renowned Christian apologists Richard Howe and Norman Geisler as they offer readers an analysis in The Religion of the Force.

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More Works from Dr. Richard Howe

Truth: Lectures from the 2025 Defend Conference - "Your Truth, My Truth' Why Such Talk is Wrong"

Defend the Faith is an annual week-long apologetics conference featuring top apologists and philosophers from North America and beyond. TRUTH is a compilation of all 17 plenary lectures from Defend 2025, plus three select breakout sessions. The chapters examine truth in knowledge, nature, Scripture, and humanity, for a holistic and comprehensive defense of the Christian faith. Contributors include Luke Barnes, Mike Blackaby, Gary Habermas, Mary Jo Sharp, Robert Stewart, Melissa Cain Travis, and more.

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The Morality Wars - "Morality as Based on Natural Law"

In The Morality Wars, contributors from religious and non-religious backgrounds debate the origin and nature of human goodness. While the subject is often addressed by prominent figures on both sides of the believer/atheist divide on public platforms and social media, participants seldom get the opportunity to explain their viewpoints in depth. In addition to engaging the traditional conflict between science and religious faith over the content and nature of the moral conscience, the contributors also draw on and engage with figures who are often neglected when committed theologians and atheists debate each other, such as Sigmund Freud, Friedrich Nietzsche, David Hume, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Jacques Lacan.

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Journal for Baptist Theology & Ministry - "Defending the Handmaid: How Theology Need Philosophy"

Articles
  • Was Jesus Really ‘Born of a Virgin’? Answering Key Objections by Rhyne R. Putman, PhD
  • I Believe in the Virgin Birth… and So Does Richard Dawkins: A Cheeky Proposal by Tawa J. Anderson, PhD
  • Are Christianity and Science at War with Each Other? by David H. Calhoun, PhD
  • Anti-Trinitarian Argumentation: A Critical Examination by Robert M. Bowman Jr., PhD
  • The Uniqueness of Christianity in a World of Religions by Craig J. Hazen, PhD
  • Defending the Handmaid: How Theology Needs Philosophy by Richard G. Howe, PhD
  • Would Bonhoeffer Think We Were Stupid by Ken Keathley, PhD
  • Postmodernism by Stewart E. Kelly, PhD
  • A Clue to the Clue: The Abolition of Man as a Supplement to the Moral Argument of Mere Christianity by Donald T. Williams, PhD
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in God, Evil, and Morality: A Debate - "Commentary From a Theist"

Is evil evidence against the existence of God? In this lively discussion, atheists Michael Shermer and Gary Whittenberger debate theist Brian Huffling about this question. James Sterba (atheist) and Richard Howe (theist) provide a commentary on the debate. The existence of God is the most important question that one can ask. In this work, the reader will hear arguments for and against God’s existence as it relates to evil and suffering in a way that will appeal to scholars, pastors, and laypeople alike.

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