Introduction to Christianity and Science Video Lectures: 13 Lessons on the Critical Issues

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The Introduction to Christianity and Science Video Lectures offers a thorough introduction to the intersection between science and Christian belief. How does Christian theology relate to scientific inquiry What are the competing philosophies of science, and do they "work" with a Christian faith based on the Bible Designed to accompany the Dictionary of Christianity and Science, this lecture set synthesizes the insights of over 140 international contributors. Each lesson in the Introduction to Christianity and Science Video Lectures, presented by scholars Paul Copan, Tremper Longman III, Christopher L. Reese, and Michael G. Strauss, includes reliable summaries and critical analyses of relevant concepts, theories, terms, movements, individuals, and debates. The toughest questions about faith and science, from Adam and Eve to the age of the earth, miracles, and evolution, are explored, along with concepts such as string theory and multiverse. Session Titles and Runtimes: 0 - Introduction (8 min) 1 - Foundational Terms (23 min) 2 - Historical Development of Science in the West (14 min) 3 - Genesis and Modern Science, Part 1 (16 min) 4 - Genesis and Modern Science, Part 2 (29 min) 5 - Biological Evolution, Darwinism, and Intelligent Design (16 min) 6 - Selected Biblical and Theological Issues Related to Modern Science (25 min) 7 - Anthropology, Theological and Scientific (15 min) 8 - Key Scientific Disciplines and Concepts in the Christian Perspective (29 min) 9 - Ethical and Bioethical Issues (18 min) 10 - Philosophy of Science and Christian Faith (23 min) 11 - Models for Relating Christianity and Science (14 min) 12 - Key Thinkers in the Science and Faith Discussion (15 min) 13 - Looking Ahead: Cutting-Edge Issues in Contemporary Science (29 min)

Tremper Longman III (PhD, Yale University) is the Robert H. Gundry Professor of Biblical Studies and the chair of the Religious Studies department at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California, where he lives with his wife, Alice. He is the Old Testament editor for the revised Expositor's Bible Commentary and has authored many articles and books on the Psalms and other Old Testament books. Michael G. Strauss is a David Ross Boyd Professor of Physics at the University of Oklahoma in Norman; he earned his undergraduate degree in physical science from Biola University and his doctorate in physics from the University of California in Los Angeles. He conducts research in experimental particle physics studying the fundamental particles and forces in the universe, and has worked at major international laboratories in the United States and in Europe. Strauss also speaks at churches, schools, and universities around the world about the intersection of science and Christianity. He is one of the four general editors of Zondervan's Dictionary of Christianity and Science.