Evolution/Creation Class Study

An Outline for a Bible Class Study

Week One
Video: "The Triumph of Design," featuring Phillip Johnson
Available from Triumph of Design or 1-800-771-2147 (days) or 1-888-US AWARE x 800 (after hours)
Recommended further reading: Darwin on Trial by Phillip E. Johnson. See also Prof. Johnson's web site www.origins.org.
Week Two
Video: "From Evolution to Creation" by Gary Parker, Ph.D.
Recommended further reading: Creation Facts of Life by Gary Parker
Video and book available from Answers in Genesis, www.AnswersInGenesis.org or 1-800-778-3390.
Week Three
Video: "The Challenge of the Fossil Record: Evolution? The Fossils Say No!" by Duane Gish, Ph.D.
Recommended further reading: Evolution: The Fossils Still Say No! by Duane Gish, Bones of Contention, by Martin Lubenow. (Books and video available from the Institute for Creation Research, www.icr.org or 1-800-337-0375.)
Week Four
Video: "Opening Darwin's Black Box, An Interview with Dr. Michael Behe." 
Recommended further reading: Darwin's Black Box by Michael Behe, Ph.D. The book and video are available at www.IntelligentDesign.org. Note: The video may be out of print. Contact the Discovery Institute 206-292-0401. They may have suggestion for other videos.
Week Five
Discussion: Semantic Considerations and Scientific Problems with Evolution
Recommended further reading: Defeating Darwinism by Opening Minds by Phillip E. Johnson.
Week Six
Discussion: The Philosophical and Theological Problems of Evolution
Recommended further reading: Origins and Silly Putty, Scientific, Philosophical & Theological Problems of Evolution, by Charles and Cindy Meek, available on this web site.

CONCEPT:

This class can be presented in church group sessions of an hour in length with only limited prior study or preparation. The last 2 classes can be led by someone who has read at least some of the materials listed for further reading. Especially helpful is the brochure Origins and Silly Putty, Scientific, Philosophical & Theological Problems of Evolution.

The following videos could also be used, depending on how long you want the series to continue: "Facts and Bias: Creation vs. Evolution" featuring Ken Ham (available from Answers in Genesis), "Scientific Creationism" and/or "Biblical Creationism" featuring Henry M. Morris, Ph.D. (from the Institute for Creation Research), "Mount St. Helens: Explosive Evidence for Catastrophe" featuring Steve Austin, Ph.D. (from the Institute for Creation Research).