For over 40 years, Christian faculty at UCSB have been meeting regularly for discussion and prayer. For decades, over 50 faculty members published an annual Resurrection Proclamation in the Daily Nexus simply declaring their faith (by definition: a confident trust in a credible or reliable source) that "He is Risen."

This year, UCSB's Christian faculty have gone beyond the simple proclamation by offering the resources below to help answer some of life's most important questions:

Why am I here? What is the best path for me to take? How can I make the world a better place? What does Jesus' death and resurrection have to do with it all?

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." - Jesus

RESOURCES ON THE RESURRECTION

The Historical Evidence for the Resurrection that Even Skeptics Believe
Gary Habermas

An Atheist and a Christian discuss the question,
"Did Jesus Rise From the Dead?"
Antony Flew and Gary Habermas

5 Facts for the Resurrection by 36 AD
Gary Habermas

Beyond the Passion: Did the Resurrection Really Happen?
William Lane Craig

The Resurrection
An Interview with William Lane Craig

Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?
N. T. Wright

The Cross
N. T. Wright

Prophecies and Promises
John 10:10 Project

Can a scientist believe in the resurrection? Three hypotheses.
Ian Hutchinson, MIT

Why is the truth of the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ so important?
Got Questions?

HOLY WEEK TIMELINE EXPLAINED

Lee Strobel spent two years of his life studying, researching, learning everything he could in order to disprove the resurrection and deity of Christ. What he found instead changed his life forever. He takes us through the four main points he found that shifted his mind and heart about the truth surrounding the resurrection of Jesus.

"The Case for Christ" - Full Movie

THE CHIEF PURPOSE OF LIFE

"The chief purpose of life, for any one of us, is to increase according to our capacity our knowledge of God by all the means we have, and to be moved by it to praise and thanks." - J.R.R. Tolkien

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do" (Ephesians 2: 8-10).

FINDING WISDOM IN THE WORD

"So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. (Jesus in Matthew 6:31-34).

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FINDING GOD at UCSB

"You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart." - Jeremiah 29:13


"For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened." - Matthew 7:8

THE AMAZING BIBLE PROJECT

These are the best 5 to 10 minute video summarizes of the Bible
we have ever seen. Enlightening and lightning fast. See if you agree.

Ninety-nine videos with over 2.5 million views.

REASONABLE FAITH

Recordings of Dr. William Lane Craig’s exciting debates, talks, and interviews as well as both scholarly and popular writings are available free online.

DR. GARY R. HABERMAS

Gary Habermas has dedicated his professional life to the examination of the relevant historical, philosophical, and theological issues surrounding the death and resurrection of Jesus. His extensive list of publications and debates provides a thorough account of the current state of the issue. Christian believers as well as unbelievers may find within the contents of this site a strong argument for the philosophical possibility of miracles and the historicity of the resurrection of Jesus, as well as the theological and practical implications of this event. Many of his talks and debates are available on this site and at the Veritas Media Library.

 

TOP TEN OBJECTIONS TO CHRISTIANITY

Inspired by David Letterman's Top Ten, here are our picks for the top ten objections to the Christian faith. See if you agree with us. Feedback welcome.

ORIGINS QUOTES

Quotes from prominent scientists and philosophers point to the creation of the universe including the diversity and disparity of life on Earth.

"Either God has always existed or the universe has always existed,
and it's not the universe."

THE VERITAS FORUM

The Veritas Forum began at Harvard University in 1992 and has spread to over 75 colleges and universities throughout the country. The forum is designed to engage the university in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

The Veritas Forum at UC Santa Barbara is currently the leading contributer to the Veritas Media Library allowing viewers throughout the world to learn from the greatest Christian scholars of our time as they discuss and debate the most relevant and important issues in life.

Comments or questions should be sent to:
veritas-ucsb@cox.net