Apologist

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An apologist is someone who explains and defends a topic. It comes from the Greek word apologia, which means to offer a defense.

To become a Catholic apologist, you just need to start studying the faith and different ways to defend it. I highly recommend starting with the Bible Christian Society. You can download 20 or so free talks on different subjects. Start with Two-Minute Apologetics. It covers 19 different topics in 40ish minutes.

Hope this helps and good luck!
 
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Hi.

Boy, did you come to the right forum. 🙂

The term “apologist” comes from the Latin word that, today, means more of an “I’m sorry,” but the true root of the word means, “To defend or explain.”

Not all theological apologists are Catholic. There are Protestants as well.

Catholic Answers Live, the radio show that forms the heart of Catholic Answers (which runs this forum) is an apologist group dedicated to spreading the word of God by explaining and defending the teachings of the Catholic Church. Apologists don’t speak for the Church but accurately reflect the official teachings and answer questions common and unique, large or small, about Catholicism and where Protestant denominations conflict.

See Catholic.com (click the header at the top of this page) to see the main site.

By answering your question, by definition, I’m an apologist. There isn’t a definitive course or study to become an apologist, although a degree in Theology might help. All that is needed is some charitability, a firm grasp on where to find answers on Church teaching, and a kind word to those who might reject your answer.
 
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