Trent Horn

Background

Early life and conversion

Horn was born in San Diego, California,^{[citation needed]} to a Jewish father and an ex-Catholic mother who had converted to Protestantism.^[4]

A self-proclaimed former Deist, he has stated he was highly skeptical of religion in his youth,^[5] considering it to be "a crutch for the simple minded."^[6] He was eventually introduced to Catholicism during his sophomore year of high school,^[7] when he participated in an event organized by a Catholic youth group and was subsequently invited to attend the Holy Mass, deciding to embrace the religion at the age of 17 upon further study.^[4]

Education

In 2012, he obtained a graduate degree in theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville; in 2018, one in philosophy from Holy Apostles College.^[4] Additionally, he holds a bachelor's degree in history from Arizona State University.^[8]

Personal life

Horn is married to Laura Horn.^[9] They have three children.^[10]

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Career

Apologetics

Upon graduating from Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2012, Horn became actively involved in the Catholic apologetics scene, joining the staff of Catholic Answers as an apologist.^[11] Since then, he has participated in numerous debates on topics such as the existence of God,^[12] the validity of Christian scripture, and the nature of truth, often engaging with both religious and secular opponents;^[13] places he has been invited to debate include UC Berkeley, UC Santa Barbara, and Stanford University. Horn’s debate opponents have included Richard Carrier, Dan Barker, Matt Dillahunty, Alex O’Connor, James White, and Gavin Ortlund. In addition to his debates, Horn has given lectures across the United States and internationally, speaking on a wide range of theological and philosophical topics.Horn has also been active in the pro-life movement, he went to colleges to debate abortion before he became an internet personality. ^[14]^[15]

Academia

Horn works as an adjunct professor of apologetics at Holy Apostles College.^[4]