Ratio Christi Symposium/Student Retreat Details

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1 Ratio Christi Symposium/Student Retreat Details Transportation We will not be coordinating individual transportation for all attendees this year. A Van Shuttle will be available for Ratio Christi staff, students, and speakers for many of the needs. Advance notice, coordination and payment with the van service (Trisha Trosclair) is required. Contact Trisha directly with your travel details. There will be three pick-up times available each day. The flat rate cost is $25 per person for those who pre-register for one of the scheduled pick-up times and pay Trisha by Oct. 8. The cost for an individual trip is $40 for the first person and $10 for each additional person. Van Service - Trisha Trosclair: ; trishatrosclair@gmail.com Ratio Christi Transportation Coordinator for questions- Matt Schmidt: ; mattschmidt@ratiochristi.org (backup if no response to calls within one hour Carol Anderson) Locations Heritage International Ministries Conference Center (HIM): Oct Ratio Christi Banquet, Symposium & Student Retreat Location Lodging also available 375 Starlight Drive Fort Mill, SC For information only. Do not make reservations by calling. For reservations: Conference Center website: Google Directions Link from Symposium/Student Retreat to NCCA: [ (7.3 miles; 20 minutes) Google Directions Link from NCCA to Symposium/Student Retreat: [ (7.9 miles; 20 minutes) Parking: See Area Road and Parking Map. National Conference on Christian Apologetics (NCCA): Oct Ratio Christi is hosting our events in conjunction with the National Conference on Christian Apologetics (NCCA) on Oct in Charlotte, NC, but at a different location. If you wish to attend, but are not already registered go here: until midnight on Thursday, Oct. 12. After that, go to the event and register as a walk in. Location: Calvary Church 5801 Pineville Matthews Road, Charlotte, NC Church website: If you signed up for the Student Apologetics Weekend your registration includes both NCCA and Ratio Christi events.

2 Symposium Details - 2 Registration & Accommodations Students Thank you for participating in the Ratio Christi Student Retreat or Student Apologetics Weekend. If you signed up for the Student Apologetics Weekend your registration includes both the National Conference on Christian Apologetics (NCCA) and Ratio Christi symposium events. Student Apologetics Weekend: starts Friday morning at NCCA. Ratio Christi Student Retreat starts Saturday evening. If you are less than 18 years old you MUST have your parents or legal guardian sign the form and get it to us as soon as possible before the event. You can sign the Ratio Christi form online here We will also have extra copies available at check in. Lodging Student Retreat and Symposium attendees are welcome to stay at Heritage International Ministries Conference Retreat Center (HIM; location on previous page). The rooms (double occupancy) are not included in the standard event registration cost. Additional nights, if needed before or after the event, can be obtained for $40 per night per person during registration (double occupancy; $80/night for your own room). Room Assignments: If you signed up for sharing a room you will be given your roommate name at time of check in unless you made a request during registration. Most rooms are double occupancy with two double beds in each room. If your spouse is attending with you we have attempted to put you in a room with a king-sized bed. We often assign individuals with roommates from a different university or ministry. This is a time to get to know new friends as well as be with old friends. Please make the most of the time to build relationships with people outside your immediate circles. If there are any concerns with room assignments or other accommodations questions please contact Larry Baxter ( ; larrybaxter@ratiochristi.org) and we will do our best to assist you. Lodging Check-in: If you are lodging at Heritage International Ministries Conference Center, please check-in anytime throughout the day at the Front Desk near the Main Entrance (opposite end of the building from the banquet hall; see map of building). Please check-in and have your luggage in your room no later than 6:00 pm as the banquet will start at 6:30 pm sharp. Ratio Christi Conference Registration: HIM Upon arrival at HIM (Saturday afternoon/evening) go to the Banquet Entrance shown on the map on the north end of the building. You will receive a conference booklet and name tag lanyard which you should keep with you at all times during the weekend. Student Registration: At check-in students will select a Deep Dive track for Sunday. See next page. Check-Out: Please note that you will need to be checked out of your room by Sunday morning at 11:00 am. As the morning schedule is full, we suggest that you check out prior to breakfast. There will be room in the Grand Ballroom to put your luggage during the day Sunday if your transportation is not available for storage.

3 Symposium Details - 3 Student "Deep Dives" out Sessions *Students must select ONLY one topic of concentrated study and remain with the same group in the same room for all three Sunday breakout sessions in order spend focused time on the topic. Choice #1: Deep Dive in Philosophy o o o Aquinas's Essence Existence Distinction Argument for God's Existence ~ Dr. Richard G. Howe Neo Darwinism: A Philosophy of Science Approach ~ Dr. J. T. Bridges A Case for the Immateriality of Consciousness and the Soul ~ Dr. J. P. Moreland Get ready to have a mind-bending experience digging into three different philosophical issues related to Christianity by top scholars on their respective topics. Choice #2: Deep Dive in NT History o Attend this semi-plenary session: Undesigned Coincidences -- Adding DEPTH to Your Apologetic ~ Dr. Tim McGrew o Secular Evidences for the Gospels & Acts: Just the FACTS ~ Dr. Tim McGrew o The Resurrection: Evidence that Jesus is ALIVE ~ Dr. Tim McGrew o Embarrassing Details in the Gospels: A BASIC Overview ~ Dr. Tim McGrew One world-class professor in this field. Two semi-plenary talks. Three student-only sessions. Four related topics investigating the NT accuracy from different angles. Walk away having a broad understanding of the evidence that supports the historical reliability of the Bible. Choice #3: Deep Dive in Sexuality & Gender Reaching our LGBT Friends & Neighbors with Truth & Love ~ Melissa Pellew (Ratio Christi) When the Bride is a Groom ~ Greg Koukl (Stand to Reason) A Hot Mess: Sexual Chaos in Our Culture ~ Dr. Michael Brown You would have to live in a cave to not know that opinions on sexuality and gender are today hotly debated and rapidly shifting. What's a reasonable person to think about these things? How do you talk to your friends about these without getting confused or angry in the process? Explore this and more in this Deep Dive track. Choice #4: Deep Dive in Arts & Entertainment The Arts Cry Out! How do the arts point to the Christian Worldview? ~ Scarlett Clay (Ratio Christi) Jesus and Hollywood ~ Willie Herath (actor & apologist) The Apologist as Art Critic ~ Scarlett Clay (Ratio Christi) What do the arts have to do with Christianity? A lot more than you might think! From popculture entertainment to the fine arts, they are ever present in our lives and shape us in ways that we don't often think about. Listen to a Los Angeles actor and student of the arts explain how to integrate Christianity and the arts both in mind and practice.

4 Symposium Details - 4 Retreat Center Wi-Fi The retreat center has Wi-Fi access on various networks throughout the building, so you may need to change networks depending on where you are in the conference area. Here is a list of the available networks: Grand ballroom and conference center end: H.I.M. (open network) Grand café: H.I.M. (open network) Main street: MainStreet_WiFi (open) Atrium: Public_Atrium (open) or Atrium (open) Meals Friday breakfast will be available for self-purchase at The Café for anyone staying at Heritage Conference Center between 7:00 am and 8:30 am on Friday morning Friday lunch: On your own. There will be food trucks at NCCA. Friday evening RC Dinner (5:00 6:30 pm) for RC campus staff and national staff only) Location TBD Saturday breakfast will be available for self-purchase at The Café for anyone staying at Heritage Conference Center between 7:00 am and 8:30 am Saturday lunch: On your own. There will be food trucks at NCCA. Saturday evening Ratio Christi Banquet is provided at Heritage Conference Center for all registered attendees and guests Sunday morning breakfast is provided at Heritage Conference Center for all registered attendees Sunday noon lunch is provided at Heritage Conference Center for all registered attendees Snacks and drinks will also be provided throughout the time at Ratio Christi Symposium See menu details here Thursday, Oct HIIM, Bethany Lounge Schedule 9 am - 5 pm Regional Directors Meeting. ONLY for Ratio Christi regional directors - Includes lunch Some national staff will be at HIM during the day for video taping. 5 pm - 6 pm Dinner for Regional Directors and National Staff (requires registration or RSVP) 6 pm - 9 pm All Staff Meeting - Regional Directors and National Staff for group meeting Please RSVP to Carol Anderson if you need to register for any of the above and have not already: carolanderson@ratiochristi.org; cell

5 Symposium Details - 5 Friday, October 13 (Optional; Extra Registration Required for NCCA) Everyone have the option of attending the National Conference on Christian Apologetics (NCCA) hosted by Southern Evangelical Seminary on Friday, October 13. Student transportation note: There will be NO transportation to or from NCCA and the Ratio Christi retreat center on either Friday or Saturday. Students can stay in the HIM hotel on nights in addition to Saturday night, but are "on their own" as RC events do not officially start until Saturday evening. Students are responsible to get to the retreat center by no later than 5:30 pm on Saturday, Oct. 14th if staying in the hotel at the retreat center (to allow time for hotel check-in) or 6:00 pm if staying elsewhere. Students are responsible for their own transportation home on Sunday evening. fast will be available for self-purchase at The Café for anyone staying at Heritage Conference Center between 7:00 am and 8:30 am on Friday morning 7:45 am Recommended departure time to leave HIM Center to go to NCCA - No transportation is provided. Responsible for your own transportation. Location: Calvary Church (directions above). 8:30 am - 5:00 pm attend NCCA; Lunch on your own. Food trucks available at NCCA. **5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Friday Evening Dinner at NCCA for RC leaders and guests: Registration or RSVP required Location: NCCA location; Calvary Church; Room 242, 2nd floor $10/person boxed dinner, pay at time of dinner Food from Jason s Deli; includes Turkey or Ham sandwich, chips, pickle, Cookie, dessert/cookie **Please note: this is for Ratio Christi staff, Chapter Directors, leaders, speakers, and invited guests only. If you are not with RC and wish to attend OR if you signed up during registration for the FREE Friday night dinner and do NOT wish to attend (sorry, we had to change plans) please contact melissaslusher@ratiochristi.org to RSVP or cancel. The dinner will begin to be served at 5:00 pm and go until 6:30 pm. It will be an informal, boxed dinner pickup in a room where RC leaders and partners can fellowship. This is NOT a served sitdown dinner and there is no planned program for the dinner, though there are some seats and tables. Come, hang out, eat, and connect with your RC family from around the country. 6:30 pm - 9:45 pm attend remainder of NCCA Return to HIM or other for lodging. On your own. Saturday, October 14 (Extra Registration Required for NCCA) fast will be available for self-purchase at The Café for anyone staying at Heritage Conference Center between 7:00 am and 8:30 am on Friday morning 7:45 am Recommended departure time to leave HIM Center to go to NCCA - No transportation is provided. Responsible for your own transportation. Location: Calvary Church (directions above). 8:30 am - 5:00 pm - Attend sessions at NCCA; Lunch on your own. Food trucks available at NCCA.

6 Symposium Details - 6 5:00 pm Travel to Heritage International Ministries Conference Retreat Center (HIM). See directions above. No transportation is provided. Responsible for your own transportation. Please plan to arrive no later than 6:00 pm. If you are lodging at HIM, please check-in anytime at the Front Desk near the Main Entrance (opposite end of the building from the banquet hall; see map of building). Please check-in and have your luggage in your room no later than 6:00 pm as the banquet will start at 6:30 pm sharp. Then, go to the Banquet Entrance shown on the map on the north end of the building. You will receive a conference booklet and name tag lanyard which you should keep with you at all times during the weekend. 4:00 pm Ratio Christi Event Registration Opens at Banquet Entrance (see map of building). Vendors can arrive and set up tables. 6:20 pm - Please be seated by this time 6:30 pm 9:00 pm Banquet in Grand Ball Room; Dinner; Keynote Address by Dr. J. P. Moreland. See separate banquet program handout given at check-in for details. 9:00 pm± Book Signing by Dr. J. P. Moreland and others 9:15 pm - 2 am Game Night and Hang Out for Everyone. Location: Grand Ballroom. Hang out with other students, new and familiar friends, talk with scholars. Snacks, games, and fellowship. RC Guitar Jam Bring your guitar (electric or acoustic) and throw down your best jam with the rest. Don t have your guitar? We ll have a couple guitars for you to use. Location: Grand Ballroom. During this time, please stay in the conference center wing of the building and do not talk or make noise in the "Main Street" area or other lodging areas of the building as there are other guests. Please be in your rooms at the conference center or leave for your lodging elsewhere by no later than 2 am. Sunday, October 15 - Symposium and Student Retreat Check-Out: You will need to be checked out of your room by 11 am Sunday morning. As the morning schedule is full, we suggest that you check out prior to breakfast. There will be room in the Grand Ballroom to put your luggage during the day Sunday if your transportation is not available for storage. 7:00 7:45 am - Group prayer for early risers Room: Dogwoods 7:45-8:30 am - Buffet fast served in Grand Ball Room 8:30 8:50 am Group worship in Grand Ball Room 9:00 am - 4:30 pm - Sessions, Fellowship, Lunch Included. See separate detailed Sunday Schedule on next pages. For those that remain after the event, we will gather for an optional pay-your-own-way dinner on Sunday evening at a local restaurant (location to be determined). Online see for symposium and for student retreat

7 Speaker's Only Room Speaker's Only Room Speaker's Only Room Speaker's Only Room Speaker's Only Room Continued on next page Continued on next page Ratio Christi Symposium - Sunday Schedule Color Legend: 7:00-7:45 Students Only Track (students must pick one Topic and Stay in Same Room/Group for All outs) Optional Prayer Time for All (Room: Dogwoods) Video Studio Room Location/Name 7:45-8:30 8:30-8:50 8:50-9:00 Buffet fast & Fellowship (Grand Ball Room) Worship (Grand Ball Room) Go to out Rooms Students - Deep Dive Sexuality Students - Deep Dive New Testament Students - Deep Dive Students - Arts & Category: & Gender Track Historical Apologetics Track Philosophy Track Entertainment Track Video Studio (Scheduled) Private Room for Speakers Only Location: Room: Mulberry 2 Room: Dogwood 1 Room: Dogwood 2 Room: Dogwood 3 Room: MSU Board Room Room: Mulberry 1 9:00 9:55 Choose 1 of 3 Semi-Plenary Sessions Video Studio 9:55-10:05 10:05-11:00 11:00-11:10-12:05 Reaching our LGBT Friends & Neighbors with Truth & Love ~ Melissa Pellew When the Bride is a Groom ~ Greg Koukl (Stand to Reason) Secular Evidences for the Gospels & Acts: Just the FACTS ~ Dr. Tim McGrew The Resurrection: Evidence that Jesus is ALIVE ~ Dr. Tim McGrew Aquinas's Essence Existence Distinction Argument for God's Existence ~ Dr. Richard G. Howe Neo Darwinism: A Philosophy of Science Approach ~ Dr. J. T. Bridges The Arts Cry Out! How the arts point to the Christian Worldview? ~ Scarlett Clay Jesus and Hollywood ~ Willie Herath (actor) Video Studio Video Studio 12:05 12:40 Lunch & Fellowship (Grand Ball Room) [12:05-12:40] 12:40 1:20 Legal Update ~Travis Barham (ADF); Plenary Session & Finish Lunch (Grand Ball Room) [12:40-1:20] 1:20-1:30 1:30-2:30 A Hot Mess: Sexual Chaos in Our Culture ~ Dr. Michael Brown Embarrassing Details in the Gospels: A BASIC Overview ~ Dr. Tim McGrew A Case for the Immateriality of Consciousness and the Soul ~ Dr. J.P. Moreland The Apologist as Art Critic ~ Scarlett Clay Video Studio 2:30 2:45 2:45-3:45 Choose 1 of 3 Semi-Plenary Sessions Video Studio 3:45 4:30 5:30/6:00 - Closing Session for Everyone in Grand Ballroom Clean Up Dinner together at a local restaurant for those remaining in the area for the evening (pay your own way) Symposium Sunday Schedule Page 1

8 Revised: Ratio Christi Symposium - Sunday Schedule Continued on previous page Color Legend: 7:00-7:45 7:45-8:30 8:30-8:50 8:50-9:00 Room Location/Name For Anyone: Ministries, Church Leaders, Parents, Profs, RC Leaders Plenary/Semi-Plenary Faculty Only Track ALL RC/University Staff/Leaders Category: For All Briding Church, College, Culture Briding Church, College, Culture 9:55-10:05 11:00 - Optional Prayer Time for All (Room: Dogwoods) Buffet fast & Fellowship (Grand Ball Room) Worship (Grand Ball Room) Go to out Rooms Location: Oak Board Room Room: Magnolia Room: MSU Room: Grand Café Room: Grand Ball Room A Plan for Infiltrating the World Undesigned Coincidences -- Being an Ambassadors for Christ Choose 1 of 3 Semi-Plenary of Ideas with Christ: A View from 9:00 9:55 Hospitality Suite (open to all) Adding DEPTH to Your From Church To Campus ~ Greg Sessions a Scholar and Churchman Apologetic ~ Dr. Tim McGrew Koukl (Stand to Reason) ~ Dr. J. P. Moreland 10:05-11:00 11:10-12:05 Hospitality Suite (open to all) Hospitality Suite (open to all) From Truth to Experience: Why the Church is Losing Its Vitality ~ Greg Koukl Engaging the Heart Before Engaging the Mind and the Importance of Joy ~ Dr. John Sanford What a Churchman Learned About Loving Learning & Living in a Scientific World ~ Prem Isaac Common Christian Excuses for Cultural Withdrawal ~ Travis Barham (ADF) Faculty Discussion: Are Professors Called to Bridge Christ & Campus? ~ Dr. J. P. Moreland, et. al. Faculty Discussion: Strategies for Bridging Christ & Campus - Dr. Corey Miller, Dr. Larry Baxter Ratio Christi Leadership Training [Required for All RC University Leaders & National Staff] Ratio Christi Leadership Training [Required for All RC University Leaders & National Staff] Continued on previous page 12:05 12:40 12:40 1:20 1:20-1:30 1:30-2:30 2:30 2:45 2:45-3:45 3:45 4:30 5:30/6:00 - What Happens on Campus Doesn t Stay on Campus: Changing Culture from the Campus ~Travis Barham (ADF); Plenary Session & Finish Lunch (Grand Ball Room) [12:40-1:20] Hospitality Suite (open to all) Hospitality Suite (open to all) What a Philosopher & Apologist Learned About Loving & Living in the Church ~ Prem Isaac Choose 1 of 3 Semi-Plenary Sessions Lunch & Fellowship (Grand Ball Room) [12:05-12:40] Selling Apologetics to Your Pastor and Church: Using Its Native Language (The Bible) & More ~ Dan Britton Undesigned Coincidences -- Adding DEPTH to Your Apologetic ~ Dr. Tim McGrew Closing Session for Everyone in Grand Ballroom Clean Up Bridging Your Career and Calling: Becoming Missional ~ Dr. Larry Baxter (for Professors and Any Professional or Leader) Being an Ambassadors for Christ From Church To Campus ~ Greg Koukl (Stand to Reason) Dinner together at a local restaurant for those remaining in the area for the evening (pay your own way) The Biblical Basis for Civil Rights Litigation ~ Travis Barham (ADF) A Plan for Infiltrating the World of Ideas with Christ: A View from a Scholar and Churchman ~ Dr. J. P. Moreland Symposium Sunday Schedule Page 2

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10 Ratio Christi Symposium/Student Retreat Heritage International Ministries Conference Center Area Road and Parking Map