Brian Huffling


Scholar | Former Visiting Scholar

Philosophy

J. Brian Huffling is professor of philosophy and theology at Southern Evangelical Seminary (SES), where he also serves as the director of their PhD program in philosophy of religion. He previously served SES as the dean of students and as the director of the Bible College. He earned an MA in three majors (apologetics, philosophy, and biblical studies) and a PhD in the philosophy of religion from SES. He also has an MA in military operational art and science with a concentration in joint warfare from Air University. He is the author of God, Evil, and Morality: A Debate.

Most Popular Works

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  • Local vs. Real and God and Abstract Things

    Does red exist? What does it mean to be circular? Is murder wrong? Many people see these questions as obvious, but the questions deal with abstract concepts that philosophers have discussed for ages. Dive deeper now.

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  • UFOs and Christianity and Asteroids Making Land

    UFOs have been a hot topic recently with the release of military videos and congressional hearings. Such phenomena raise questions. Is there other life in the universe? What does this mean for Christianity?

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  • UFOs, Apologetics, and Spiritual Activity

    Air Force chaplain and trained philosopher Brian Huffling explores the strange overlap of UFOs, military secrecy, and Christian theology—plus why the church should stop ignoring the paranormal.

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  • Proofs for God's Existence: Science and Philosophy

    Can science alone prove God exists? Discover a compelling breakdown of scientific vs. philosophical arguments with insights from Aristotle, Aquinas, and modern design theory. A must-watch for thinkers and skeptics.

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  • A Philosopher and Chaplain's Walk of Faith

    Get to know Dr. Brian Huffling—his journey to faith, passion for apologetics, research on God's nature, evil, and UFOs, and how his military and academic paths uniquely shape his Christian witness.

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