We face big questions about science and the Christian faith
- How should we view science and Christianity?
- When and why did the “scientific revolution” occur, and how did it connect to the church?
- What did the pioneers of modern science believe about God and the Bible?
- What were the ideas of Darwin, and how did they impact later views?
- What about the Big Bang and the Bible?
- How did Einstein challenge the notions of Newton (and perhaps Christianity)?
- What is “quantum physics” and how does it impact Christian belief?
This developing collection of presentations will address those basic questions and more. This FREE collection of video presentations will provide a better understanding and appreciation of science and its connection to Christianity.
Who’s it for and how can it be used?
- It can be used or adapted for Christian (and non-Christian) teens, parents, families, church classes, small groups, high school ministries, college ministries, Christian high schools, home schools, church leaders and teachers.
- It’s great for personal study and enrichment.
- For example:
- A high school or college student can use them while taking courses in biology, physics, or history.
- Parents, grandparents, other family members, or friends can use them to facilitate informed conversations.
- A small group or church class can use them for thoughtful discussion.
- A high school ministry can use them in a special study.
- A home school can use them to supplement their education.
- Just choose the presentations that seem to fit your situation the best.
Why is it so important?
According to David Kinnaman in his book, You Lost Me: Why Young Christians Are Leaving Church … and Rethinking Faith:
- About one-third of Nones (those who don’t affiliate with any religion) say that “modern science proves religion is a superstition.”
- 29 percent of 18-29 year olds with a Christian background say that churches are “out of step with the scientific world we live in,” and 25% say Christianity is “antiscience.”
- And yet, in one study, only 1% of youth pastors said that they addressed any subject related to science in the previous year.
Who developed it?
These presentations were produced by Richard A. Knopp (MA, MDiv, PhD), Executive Director of Room For Doubt and Professor of Philosophy and Christian Apologetics at Lincoln Christian University and Seminary from 1983-2022. Rich taught undergraduate and graduate courses on Christianity and science, and he lectured on the history and philosophy of science in an undergraduate interdisciplinary studies program. He was a $10,000 award-winner from the Templeton Foundation for developing an integrative course in Theology and Science. His M.A. thesis was on Karl Popper, a notable philosopher of science; and his PhD dissertation dealt with philosophy of science and its relationship to Christian belief and commitment. He has delivered numerous presentations on science and Christianity in church and parachurch settings.
Contact Rich for a possible speaking event at your church, youth group, retreat, family camp, high school or college camp, conference, convention, campus ministry, or Christian school. A sample of various presentations is available HERE.