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to deepen your knowledge and your ability to share the most powerful evidence for Christianity from one of the brightest minds in science and apologetics? Join Dr. Stephen Meyer, Ph.D. in Philosophy of Science from the University of Cambridge and four of his esteemed colleagues, for 11 LIVE online sessions.
The material in this NEW course is so UNIQUE that about 40 students from all over the world have been invited this summer to Trinity Hall at Cambridge University to learn from Dr. Meyer in person. By enrolling in this course you’ll learn it all first!
April 27 - June 28, 2024
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to deepen your knowledge and your ability to share the most powerful evidence for Christianity from one of the brightest minds in science and apologetics? Join Dr. Stephen Meyer, Ph.D. in Philosophy of Science from the University of Cambridge and four of his esteemed colleagues, for 10 LIVE online sessions.
The material in this NEW course is so UNIQUE that about 40 students from all over the world have been invited this summer to Trinity Hall at Cambridge University to learn from Dr. Meyer in person. By enrolling in this course you’ll learn it all first!
April 27 - June 28, 2024
Dive into the heart of faith and join Dr. Stephen Meyer and his esteemed colleagues as they present a reasoned, evidence-based case for Biblical Christianity!
- Discover the harmonious relationship between faith and reason.
- Be empowered to make a compelling case for Christianity.
- Engage others with easy-to-share evidence for the reliability of the Bible.
- Understand and appreciate the unparalleled significance of Jesus Christ, including the messianic convergence of prophecies that predicted His coming.
- Have respectful discussions and inquiries into life's ultimate questions.
In Reasons for Faith we’ll explore the historical reliability of the Bible and uncover the uniqueness of Jesus Christ as the Jewish Messiah, Son of God, and Risen Lord. With compelling evidence and insightful discourse, this course promises to illuminate the path of faith like never before.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- To give each student the opportunity to evaluate the claims and case for Biblical Christianity.
- To understand evidence and arguments for the reliability of the Bible and the Uniqueness of Jesus Christ
- To encourage critical and constructive thinking.
- To help students to understand the relationship between reason and faith.
- To encourage respectful discussion and inquiry into ultimate questions.
- To help prepare Christian students for the intellectual challenge to their faith that they may encounter in university and in their ministries to the secular culture.
COURSE FORMAT
The course format is designed to optimize your learning experience:
- 11 LIVE immersive Zoom sessions.
- Lessons featuring insightful interviews, lively discussions and debates with our subject matter experts.
- Each session is 2 hours with two 45-50 minute lectures or interviews.
- Interactive class Q&A sessions where you can pose your questions directly to Dr. Meyer and our other experts to deepen your understanding.
Dr. Stephen C. Meyer
Director of the Center for Science and Culture at Discovery Institute
A former geophysicist and philosophy professor (at Whitworth University), Dr. Meyer holds a Ph.D. in the history and philosophy of science from the University of Cambridge. His books include Signature in the Cell (a Times Literary Supplement book of the year), Darwin’s Doubt (a New York Times bestseller) and Return of the God Hypothesis (a USA Today national bestseller).
OTHER INSTRUCTORS
Dr. Titus Kennedy, Ph.D., is the Director of the Center for Mediterranean and Near Eastern Archaeology. He is also the author of "Excavating the Evidence for Jesus," a groundbreaking work that delves into the historical evidence surrounding Jesus.
Dr. Jonathan McLatchie is an evolutionary biologist with a Ph.D. from Newcastle University. He is a Fellow at the Center for Science and Culture and serves as the Director of Talk About Doubts, focusing on fostering discussions about faith and science.
Dr. Brian Miller, Ph.D. is a Senior Fellow at Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture. With a background in physics from MIT and Duke University, he speaks globally on intelligent design and societal impacts, manages research programs, and consults for innovation initiatives like TheStartup. He's a prolific contributor to books, journals, and podcasts on the subject.
James Meyer holds a unique blend of academic qualifications, including an M.A. in Biblical Studies, a B.S. in Biology, and a B.A. in Religion/Philosophy from Whitworth University. His diverse educational background equips him with a deep understanding of both scientific and philosophical aspects of theology.
This is a unique course. There is no sample lesson because the course will be taught LIVE. However, if you'd like to see Dr. Meyer in action, check out these popular videos!
Students wishing to earn a certificate of completion for this course MUST do the following:
- Mid-Term Mulitiple Choice Exam
- Final Paper
- Complete the Reading Assignments
- Watch the Required Video Assignments
- Attend all LIVE Zoom sessions
UNIT ONE: Is the Bible Reliable?
The Historical Reliability of the Old Testament
- 01
LIVE ZOOM LECTURE #1
Saturday, April 27th, 2024 - 12 PM ET, 9 AM PT
Session 1: Definitions of Reasons and Faith; Method of Inference to the Best Explanation; Old Testament Time Line. Reliability of Transmission, Dead Sea Scrolls/Massoretic Tradition.
Session 2: Miracles and Methodological Naturalism; The Patriarchal Narratives and the Documentary Hypothesis.
- 02
LIVE ZOOM LECTURE #2
Saturday, May 4th, 2024 - 12 PM ET, 9 AM PT
Session 3: Evidence for the Historicity of the Exodus
(Interview with Titus Kennedy, Ph.D.)
Session 4: The Historicity of the Israelite Conquest of Canaan
(Titus Kennedy, Ph.D., Guest Lecturer).
- 03
LIVE ZOOM LECTURE #3
Saturday, May 11th, 2024 - 12 PM ET, 9 AM PT
Session 5: The Historicity of the Israelite Monarchy: David and Solomon (Titus Kennedy, Ph.D., Guest Lecturer)
Session 6: Historicity of the Israelite Monarchy: Hezekiah and Sennacherib; The Babylonian Conquest of Judah
- 04
LIVE ZOOM LECTURE #4
Saturday, May 18th, 2024 - 12 PM ET, 9 AM PT
Session 7: Historical Background of the New Testament. Marks of Historical Accuracy: Fidelity of Transcription, Early Recording, and Eyewitness Testimony
Session 8: Extra-Biblical Corroboration of New Testament History; The Trial of Jesus
- 05
LIVE ZOOM LECTURE #5
Saturday, May 25th, 2024 - 12 PM ET, 9 AM PT
Session 9: The Reliability of Luke and Acts and Evidence for the Early Composition of the New Testament (Titus Kennedy, Ph.D., Guest Lecturer)
Session 10: The Discovery New Testament Places with Special Emphasis on the Book of John (Titus Kennedy, Ph.D., Guest Lecturer)
- 06
LIVE ZOOM LECTURE #6
Saturday, June 1st, 2024 - 12 PM ET, 9 AM PT
Titus Kennedy, Ph.D., (Guest Lecturer). Open ended Q&A about the Reliability of the Bible + Optional Review session in preparation for Test on Unit One
UNIT TWO: Who is Jesus Christ?
- 07
LIVE ZOOM LECTURE #7
Monday, June 24th, 2024 - 8 PM ET, 5 PM PT
The Messianic Convergence - Part 1
Session 1: Design Theory and the Inspiration of the Bible. Types of Messianic Literature and Messianic Types in the Old Testament
Session 2: The Appointed Times of the Messiah; Daniel’s Prophecy of the Coming Prince and the Dating of the Crucifixion
- 08
LIVE ZOOM LECTURE #8
Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 - 8 PM ET, 5 PM PT
The Messianic Convergence - Part 2
Session 3: The Triumphal Entry; Christ as Passover Lamb
Session 4: The Suffering Servant; Isaiah 53 and Psalm 22; Messianic Types in Genesis and Zechariah (James Meyer, Guest Lecturer)
- 09
LIVE ZOOM LECTURE #9
Wednesday, June 26th, 2024 - 8 PM ET, 5 PM PT
The Case for The Resurrection - Part 1
Session 5: Historicity of the Resurrection, Part I: The Possibility of Miracles and Assessing Prior Probabilities, Using the Method of Inference to the Best Explanation to Assess the evidence for the Resurrection; Evidence for The Empty Tomb
Session 6: Historicity of the Resurrection Part II: Appearances of Jesus (the Case of James), Origin of Christianity, Assessing Competing Explanations. Merits of the Minimal v. Maximal Facts Approach; Interview with Jonathan McLatchie
- 10
LIVE ZOOM LECTURE #10
Thursday, June 27th, 2024 - 8 PM ET, 5 PM PT
The Case for The Resurrection - Part 2
Session 7: Merits of the Minimal v. Maximal Facts Approach continued if necessary; Jonathan McLatchie
Session 8: The Shroud of Turin: Fact or Fiction? (Guest Lecturer: Dr. Brian Miller)
- 11
LIVE ZOOM LECTURE #11
Friday, June 28th, 2024 - 8 PM ET, 5 PM PT
The Divinity of Christ
Session 9: Presentation of the Aut Deus Aut Homo Malus Argument
Session 10: Final Q&A
If your goal is to attain a CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION through the LIVE PREMIUM COURSE you will need to complete the reading and viewing assignments associated with these supplemental materials. *
by Titus Kennedy
Excavating the Evidence for Jesus
by Titus Kennedy
by Lee Strobel
by Peter Kreeft
TrueU: Is the Bible Reliable? (10 Episode Video Lecture Series)
by Stephen Meyer
* Not included in the course registration fee. Additional purchase required.
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COURSE PRICE: $319
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Can one person enroll in the course and multiple people attend the Zoom lectures with the student?
Unfortunately, due to copyright, privacy and security issues the answer to this question is NO. We understand the desire to share these awesome sessions in this manner, but each course is a “closed” course. This means that each student enrolled in a course with LIVE recorded sessions, through their enrollment, has given permission for recording of the Zoom sessions for use by the student’s in their enrolled class ONLY and verified that they are not a minor. To remain GDPR compliant and protect privacy and security, we authenticate each student joining our Zoom meetings. This privacy is also sought to create a place where our students get to know the others in their group and feel comfortable in sharing personal thoughts and questions.
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