STANDING FIRM | Apologetics Conference | STELLIES 2026

STANDING FIRM | Apologetics Conference | Stellenbosch 2026 The Standing Firm Apologetics Conference, held annually by Ratio Christi, aims to help attendees better understand the Christian Faith and defend it with reasoned, rational arguments. We are excited to welcome Dr Mike Willenborg as our keynote speaker at our Standing Firm Conference in Stellenbosch: Mike holds a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Hawaii, an M.A. in Apologetics from Southern Evangelical Seminary, and a PhD in Philosophy from Baylor University, USA. A former Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow at Baylor and currently teaching at Pikes Peak State College in Colorado Springs, Mike is a passionate and engaging voice in Christian apologetics and philosophy. Dr Mike will be speaking on the following topics: Finding the Hidden God: Why isn’t the truth of Christianity more obvious? The Problems of Evil Jesus the Promised Messiah: An Argument From Fulfilled Prophecy Other experts will also be discussing topics like: How does a Christian Stand Firm in Sceptical Times - Dr Simon Jooste A South African Consideration of Critical Race Theory - Mathabo Baase EVENT DETAILS Location: Kunsskool P.J.Olivier Art Centre — 3 Blom Rd, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600 Dates & Times: Friday, 31 July 2026 | 13:00 - 20:30 Saturday, 1 August 2026 | 8:00 - 17:30 Programme to be released soon. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay updated. TICKETS General: R150 Students: R120 General Food tickets (Friday Dinner and Saturday Lunch): R300 Student Food tickets (Friday Dinner and Saturday Lunch): R270 General and student tickets include access to all presentations on both days of the event + coffee and tea during break times. General Food tickets and Student food tickets include access to all presentations on both days of the event + coffee and tea during break times + dinner on Friday and lunch on Saturday. Learn more about Ratio Christi South Africa at www.ratiochristi.co.za