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Genesis from a Scientific Perspective

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Description

This seminar will focus on Genesis 1 and highlight a plausible harmony of a literal interpretation of the biblical creation account and modern scientific data. It will address questions such as the date of humanity's origin and Noah's flood. Students will learn how, far from being an obstacle to faith, the Genesis creation account strengthens the case for the reliability of the Bible.

Course Objectives

  • Strengthen students in their faith in God and the reliability of Scripture
  • Encourage students to share their faith with the confidence that there are good answers to questions that skeptics raise
  • Equip students to engage with unbelievers, presenting biblical data as evidence for the reliability of the Bible and Christianity

Required Texts and Materials

Recommended: 
Ross, Hugh. Navigating Genesis: A Scientist's Journey through Genesis 1–11

Language

English

Course Schedule
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Jul 26 (09:00 AM) Aug 02 (09:00 AM)
  • Week 1 - Jul 26
    09:00 AM
    Topic

    How Genesis 1 creation days align with geological history

  • Week 2 - Aug 02
    09:00 AM
    Topic

    Biblical and scientific clues to the date of humanity’s origin

Instructor
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Shepherd Ben West

  • Studied Mechanical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis (where he was invited to UBF as a freshman) 
  • Moved to Minneapolis after marrying Rebekah, where they are making disciples of students at the University of Minnesota
  • After retiring from engineering to pursue full-time ministry, Ben obtained an MDiv at Faith Bible Seminary
  • He enjoys 3D printing and playing the ocarina
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