The Big Bang and Creation
8 lessonsCreation isn’t really what you think it is! In this course, we will explain what creation is, explore the Catholic origins of the Big Bang theory, and provide a Thomistic “theory of everything.” We’ll also learn about the groundbreaking contributions of several Catholic scientists throughout history.
What you will learn
- What “creation” really means
- The Catholic origins of the Big Bang theory
- A Thomistic theory of everything
- The contributions of several Catholic scientists
Course Content
Lesson 1: Does the Big Bang Prove God Created the Universe?
Lesson 2: Catholic Origins of the Big Bang Theory
Lesson 3: Georges Lemaître: The Priest Who Discovered the Big Bang
Lesson 4: Contributions of Catholic Scientists
Lesson 5: Creation Isn't What You Think It Is!
Lesson 6: Is There a Theory of Everything?
Lesson 7: Yes, There is a Theory of Everything!
Lesson 8: Has the Universe Always Existed?
Instructors
Prof. Jonathan I. Lunine, Ph.D.David C. Duncan Professor in the Physical Sciences and Chair, Department of Astronomy, Cornell University
Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P.Director, Thomistic Institute.
Associate Professor of Dogmatic Theology, Dominican House of Studies.
Fr. Thomas Davenport, O.P.Professor of Philosophy, Angelicum.
Prof. Karin Öberg, Ph.D.Professor of Astronomy and the Thomas Dudley Cabot Professor of Natural Sciences, Harvard University
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