Origins DVD

Description

How do Christians sort through the various theories about creation, evolution, and intelligent design? Is there a conflict between what the Bible reveals and what science teaches? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the various theories that Christians hold?

In this six-session video companion to Origins, professors Deborah and Loren Haarsma explore what God's Word and God's world teach us about the way the universe began.

The DVD includes six short films featuring Loren and Deborah Haarsma and a small group discussion guide (pdf).

Small groups interested in studying these issues in depth should consider purchasing one copy of the Origins book for each participant or couple.

The online videos and free discussion guide download are available at origins.faithaliveresources.org.

These films were made possible through the support of a grant from The BioLogos Foundation's Evolution and Christian Faith program. The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of BioLogos.

Author Bio

Deborah B. Haarsma is a professor of Physics and Astronomy at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she has been on the faculty since 1999. She earned a Ph.D. in astrophysics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and undergraduate degrees in physics and music from Bethel College. Deborah studies galaxies and the universe using telescopes in New Mexico, Hawaii, Chile, and earth orbit. Her work on gravitational lenses and galaxy clusters has been published in "The Astrophysical Journal" and "The Astronomical Journal." Deborah often speaks and writes on astronomy and Christian faith, equipping pastors and churches to engage science.

Loren D Haarsma has been an associate professor in the Physics and Astronomy Department of Calvin College since 1999. He earned a bachelor's degree from Calvin College, an M.S. from University of Washington, and a Ph.D. in atomic physics from Harvard University. He then did five years of postdoctoral research in neuroscience in Boston and in Philadelphia. His scientific research is in electrophysiology, studying the activity of ion channels in nerve cells and other cell types. He has written numerous book chapters, articles, and lectures on topics at the intersection of science, philosophy, and religion.