About

We the staff of The Dartmouth Apologia are Christians. We believe that the mystery of God was revealed in Jesus, and he demonstrated his matchless love for us through his life, death, and resurrection. We formed this journal because we believe that Christianity is as relevant and important today as it was in the first century. Inspired by the early Christian apologists, we seek to articulate Christian perspectives in the academic community.

Members of the Dartmouth Apologia pose for a picture during the 17F trip to Gregg’s Farm.

We endeavor to think critically, question honestly, and link arms with anyone who searches for truth and authenticity. We don’t claim always to be right or to have all the answers. This is a journal of seekers, people who desire to love God with their minds as well as their hearts and souls. The Dartmouth Apologia does not exist to proselytize but to discuss, and we warmly invite you to join us in this discussion.

Mission

The Dartmouth Apologia exists to articulate Christian perspectives in the academic community. Through our journal, blog, open forums, and sponsorship of campus lectures, we seek to revitalize the Christian academic tradition at Dartmouth College.

mission
We relate our beliefs to our diverse studies at Dartmouth, bringing discussion of Christianity to campus.

Beliefs

The Dartmouth Apologia invites people from all intellectual, philosophical, religious, and spiritual backgrounds to join in our discussion as we search for truth and authenticity. We do, however, reserve the right to publish only that which aligns with our statement of belief.

We affirm that the Bible is inspired by God, that faith in Jesus Christ is necessary for salvation, and that God has called us to live by the moral principles of the New Testament. We also affirm the Nicene Creed, with the understanding that views may differ on baptism and the meaning of the word “catholic.”

The Nicene Creed

We [I] believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

We [I] believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light
from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstanstial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us
men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.
For our sake he was crucifi ed under Pontius Pilate, he suff ered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance
with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the
living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.

We [I] believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father [and the Son], who with the Father and
the Son is adored and glorifi ed, who has spoken through the Prophets.

We [I] believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. We [I] confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and we [I] look
forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Thank You

A special thank you to the Eleazar Wheelock Society, Dartmouth’s association of Christian alumni, which has generously supported our mission.

Related Links

Augustine Collective
Fare Forward
Waterman Institute
Wheelock Conference

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