Gary R. Habermas

Dr. Gary R. Habermas is Distinguished Research Professor of Apologetics and Philosophy at Liberty University School of Divinity, specializing in resurrection studies and historical apologetics. His research centers on miracle epistemology, near-death experiences, and historical evidence for Jesus' resurrection.

Habermas developed the 'minimal facts approach' to resurrection evidence, focusing on data accepted by majority scholarly consensus. His work engages philosophical challenges to miracles and explores connections between near-death experiences and afterlife beliefs.

Publication highlights include extensive analysis of resurrection accounts across religious traditions and critiques of naturalistic explanations for resurrection narratives. Habermas maintains the GaryHabermas.com scholarly resource and has engaged in prominent dialogues including debates with Antony Flew.

Education: PhD in History and Philosophy of Religion (Michigan State University), MA in Philosophical Theology (University of Detroit)

Editorial Service: Editorial board member for Sustainability and Climate Change journal