OCCA Foundational Apologetics in partnership

Join Max Jeganathan and Dan Lacich alongside the OCCA team, adjuncts and friends to explore the tough questions of our day and learn to have conversations about our faith.

For those unable to join one of our courses in a UK-timezone evening, we have teamed up with OCCA Associate Max Jeganathan and Dan Lacich, to run our Foundational Apologetics Course at a time more convenient to those elsewhere around the world. You'll explore all the same topics as our regularly run Foundational Course, with a new range of guest speakers joining for live discussion and questions. Please note that the speakers in the videos will generally not be the speaker leading the discussion.
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Wednesdays, 7:30pm - 10:00pm (EDT) Starting August 20th 2025

Course Leaders

Max Jeganathan

Priyan (Max) Jeganathan is an international speaker and writer for the OCCA and Thinking Faith. He is passionate about helping people make sense of current issues and life’s big questions through the lens of the Christian worldview. As a former lawyer and policy adviser in the Australian National Parliament, Max has spoken around the world in banks, universities, and businesses, including Facebook, Google, Nike and Goldman Sachs. He is based in Sydney, Australia and is currently undertaking a PhD on the ethics of human dignity.

Dan Lacich

Dan Lacich is the founding pastor of Oviedo City Church outside Orlando, Florida. He holds theological degrees from Franciscan University and Trinity Anglican Seminary, as well as a Doctor of Ministry degree from Reformed Theological Seminary. He has served as Adjunct Faculty at Belhaven University in Orlando, teaching Bible and theology, and at International Leadership University in the School of Missiology in Burundi, Africa. He is a founding board member of the Global Alliance for Church Multiplication and also serves as an occasional speaker for the OCCA Oxford Center for Christian Apologetics. He is the author of two books and numerous bible studies, including a commentary on Paul's Letter to the Philippians. Dan and his wife Barbara have three sons: Zachariah, Justin, and Garrett, and six grandchildren.

FAQ

  • What is the format of the course?

    We will meet online each week on Wednesdays, 7:30-10pm (Florida time). The time will start off with a devotional, followed by Q&A and discussion time based on the pre-recorded video watched in advance of the session. The second part of the evening will focus on a FAQ (frequent Apologetics Question) video exploring a second topic, with further time for discussion. We use breakout groups throughout the evening to facilitate discussion.

  • How is this course different from the regular OCCA Foundational Apologetics Course?

    While the pre-recorded videos and format are much the same as the Foundational Apologetics Course run by OCCA team, the course will be led by OCCA associate Max Jeganathan and friend of the ministry Dan Lacich. Live sessions and discussions on this version will include additional guests rather than just the OCCA team. There will be limited live time with OCCA speakers.

  • What are the requirements of this course?

    This course is open to anyone over 18, with no specific educational requirements. However, in order to complete the course please be aware that you need to attend at least 75% of live contact time sessions (2.5 hours per week) and complete all pre-required material including watching pre-recorded lectures, and assignment.

  • If I can't attend the evening sessions, can I still sign up?

    Unfortunately the evening sessions are a required part of the course – you’re expected to attend 75% of them. If you can’t make these, keep an eye out for our other courses and events that will be coming soon!

  • What is the weekly time commitment?

    The total time commitment per week is 3 hours: 30 minutes in preparation watching a pre-recorded lecture, and 2.5 hours live contact time.

  • Is there an age limit to the course?

    Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome! We have a whole mix of backgrounds so please don’t think this course isn’t for you – if you have any specific queries about whether this course is right for you, please do contact us.

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