A movement where Christ is named

Ratio Christi

Campus & students · Founded 2008

Ratio Christi, Latin for the reason of Christ, is a global apologetics ministry that launched in 2008 and places apologetics clubs at colleges and universities. It equips students and faculty to give historical, philosophical, and scientific reasons for following Jesus Christ, defending the truth of Christianity through reasoned discussion, guest lectures, and open dialogue that engages skeptics and strengthens the faith of believers on campus.

What they do

Ratio Christi establishes apologetics chapters at colleges and universities, where a chapter director and student leaders host regular meetings, lectures, and open forums that examine the evidence for God, the reliability of the Bible, and the resurrection of Jesus.

The ministry trains students to answer hard questions about faith, science, history, and morality, and to engage skeptics with respect and confidence rather than fear.

Through debates, guest speakers, and reading groups, Ratio Christi aims to establish an intellectual voice for Christ on the secular campus and to help doubting believers hold their faith with both heart and mind.

The Scripture behind the work

“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:”
“Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;”
“Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.”

Where the door leads

Ratio Christi points students to Jesus Christ by clearing away intellectual obstacles and presenting the reasoned case for His life, death, and resurrection. It invites seekers to weigh the evidence honestly and to trust Christ. A natural next step is to visit a chapter meeting or ask a chapter director your hardest question about the faith.

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People also ask

What does the name Ratio Christi mean?

It is Latin for the reason of Christ. The ministry focuses on giving reasoned, evidence based answers for the Christian faith.

Where does Ratio Christi meet?

It forms apologetics chapters on college and university campuses, where students and faculty gather for lectures, discussion, and training.

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