Aquinas 101 - The Big Bang and Creation

The Big Bang and Creation

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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

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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

Fr. Thomas Davenport, O.P.Professor of Philosophy, Angelicum.

Fr. James Brent, O.P.Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Chaplain to Commuter Students, Dominican House of Studies.

Prof. Karin Öberg, Ph.D.Professor of Astronomy and the Thomas Dudley Cabot Professor of Natural Sciences, Harvard University. McDonald Agape Visiting Scholar, Dominican House of Studies.

Prof. Jonathan I. Lunine, Ph.D.David C. Duncan Professor in the Physical Sciences and Chair, Department of Astronomy, Cornell University. McDonald Agape Visiting Scholar, Dominican House of Studies.