In dealing with the question of religious truth, Dr. Harold Netland first explores the definition of "religion" and "truth". Religions, as defined by Roger Schmidt, are systems of meaning that encompass a community of faith and a worldview articulating the sacred. As we explore these dimensions, we must confront the nature of truth, which asserts that beliefs are only true if they accurately reflect reality. This inquiry challenges us to consider the complexities of faith and the ultimate questions that shape our understanding of existence.
Prior to coming to Trinity, Dr. Netland was a missionary educator for nine years in Japan with the Evangelical Free Church of America. Dr. Netland was involved in ministries among university students, assisting in church planting, and teaching at Tokyo Christian University. Dr. Netland’s areas of expertise include religious pluralism, epistemology of religion, apologetics, and missions in East Asia. He and his wife, Ruth, live in nearby Vernon Hills.