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Ask Theophilus Columns
Ask Theophilus is written by J. Budziszewski (a.k.a. Professor Theophilus), author of more than half a dozen books, including How to Stay Christian in College. You can find him most days in the Prof's Office.
We've listed the professor's Ask Theophilus columns below by date. For archived columns prior to November 2006, please visit our sister site, Boundless.
Archeological Dig: Some of the earliest Ask Theophilus columns are missing from the Boundless: Ask Theophilus archives, but never fear. You can still dig them up here. Beware: They don't all carry the tag "Ask Theophilus."
- Ask Theophilus: O.T. StumpersProfessor Theophilus answers some old school questions, including ones about polygamy and salvation before Christ.
- Ask Theophilus: Start with the Spices, End with the HerbsTheophilus takes the time to answer some questions about nihilism, apologetics, depression and tithing.
- Ask Theophilus: Interesting Things to Worry AboutAre you close to graduation and wondering if the last four years have been a waste? Professor Theophilus answers a question from a student who's wondering what to do next.
- Ask Theophilus: The Cliff, the Girl and the DreamTheophilus answers questions from someone dealing with depression and from a girl who's not sure she's in love with her fiance.
- Ask Theophilus: Advice to the LustlornProfessor Theophilus opens the mail bag again. And this time it's all about relationships.
- Ask Theophilus: Called By God — To What?A student has majored in one discipline but feels called to another. What should he do? Professor Theophilus has some advice.
- Ask Theophilus: Return to NeverlandLove is in the air … sort of. Professor Theophilus addresses two young ladies' romantic dilemmas.
- Ask Theophilus: What is Success?Most of us hope to be successful in life. But how, exactly, does God measure success? Hopefully Professor Theophilus has an answer.
- Ask Theophilus: FaithfulnessIs Christianity just a copy of some other story from a long time ago? Professor Theophilus tackles this question along with ones about church and homosexuality.
- Ask Theophilus: More on Comeback Sins (and Comeback Thoughts, and Comeback Questions and ... )Are you just not able to conquer that habitual sin in your life? Professor Theophilus addresses your dilemma.
- Ask Theophilus: MY F. (IN THE L.S.)Professor Theophilus talks a lot about the meaning of love, sacrifice and community in his latest column.
- Ask Theophilus: Can God Not Be Enough?Do you long for something more than you have? Professor Theophilus answers a letter from someone who just doesn't feel like God is enough to satisfy.
- Ask Theophilus: Thank God for GuiltCouldn't sex outside of marriage actually make your commitment stronger? Professor Theophilus answers this question and more.
- Ask Theophilus: The Tree of Knowledge of Hey Whatever, Etc.Her dad had an affair, and instead of feeling angry, she just feels numb. Professor Theophilus helps her sort through it.
- Ask Theophilus: Looking for God, Asking for TroubleIf we quit sleeping together, can my boyfriend and I still live together? Theophilus answers this question and more.
- Ask Theophilus: God of the LivingDid archaeologists really find Jesus' bones in a tomb? Professor Theophilus tackles this question and more in his latest column.
- Ask Theophilus: Sheep, Shepherds, Writers and AccountantsIn his latest Ask Theophilus column, the professor addresses church leadership and the nature of true salvation.
- Ask Theophilus: Who's in Charge?If history is written by the "winners," how do we know what's accurate? Theophilus answers this question and more in his latest column.
- Ask Theophilus: Three Stumbling BlocksIf you deny your faith is it possible to return? Professor Theophilus addresses this question and more in his latest column.
- Ask Theophilus: Odds and Ends (But Mostly Odds)Professor Theophilus answers some "odd" questions about ghosts, Christmas and grad school.
- Ask Theophilus: Back to the BeginningProfessor Theophilus has readied his new office at TrueU and recently sat down to answer several of your questions.
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