Doctrine of Creation and Natural Theology by Professor of Moral and Historical Theology, Rick Steele. April 22, 2010 [Audio] [Video]
Darwin in Evolution and Wesleyan Theology by Randy Maddox, Professor of Theology and Methodist Studies, Duke Divinity School. April 22, 2010 [Audio] [Video]
Darwin’s Challenge to Christian Faith: A Wesleyan Perspective by Randy Maddox, Professor of Theology and Methodist Studies, Duke Divinity School. April 22, 2010 [Audio] [Video]
The Chemical Constraints on Creation: Natural Theology and Narrative Resonance Associate Professor of Biochemistry Ben McFarland describes how the periodic table of the elements and the laws of thermodynamics provide chemical constraints on how life could happen, to the point that we can know much of the procedure of creation. February 2, 2010. (1:32:30) Complete synopsis of The Winifred E. Weter Lecture. [Video]
A series of discussions examining Charles Darwin’s influence in a variety of fields and exploring the application today of contemporary theories of evolution.
Darwin in Social and Historical Context Emeritus Associate Professor of Psychology Del McHenry talks about Darwin’s life history, personality, and work; Associate Professor of History Rod Stiling discusses On the Origin of Species in the history of science; and Associate Professor of Philosophy Patrick McDonald presents “On the Friendship of Darwin, Design, and Creation.” November 10, 2009. (1:19:09) [Video]
Taking Up Darwin in His Own Time: Church and Culture Associate Professor of English Christine Chaney talks about “Lady Novelists, Evolution, and the ‘Natural History’ of Real Life,” and Associate Professor of Christian Ministry Jeff Keuss discusses “Thomas a’ Kempis and Darwin: Death, Life, and Evolution in Victorian Theology.” November 12, 2009. (1:04:49) [Video]
Darwin and 21st Century Biological Sciences Assistant Professor of Biology Eric Long discusses “Evolution, Ecology, and Endangered Species”; Associate Professor of Biochemistry Ben McFarland discusses “What Good Is Evolution? How Darwin’s Theory Helps Us, From Termites to Proteins”; and Professor of Biology Tim Nelson presents “Endosymbiosis, a Combination of Darwinian and Non-Darwinian Evolution?” November 17, 2009. (1:07:21) [Video]
Darwin and 21st Century Social and Behavioral Sciences Associate Professor of Biology Cara Wall-Scheffler talks about “Closing Gaps in the Fossil Record? The Recent Lessons of Ardipithecus and The Emergence of Human Bipedality”; Assistant Professor of Psychology Bane Craft discusses “Evolutionary Psychology: The Role of Comparative Psychology in Understanding Human Behavior”; and Dean of the School of Psychology, Family, and Community Míchéal Roe addresses “Emergence,” human behavior, and worldviews. November 19, 2009. (1:20:25) [Video]
Recent Features:
Scripture and Experience Professor of Christian Scriptures Rob Wall teaches from Acts 15, encouraging listeners to discern God’s will by connecting personal experience and the Biblical text. October 9, 2007. (32:36) [Audio]
Moltmann Moments: Hope University Ministries provides an introduction to the theology of Jurgen Moltmann, keynote speaker at the 2007 Day of Common Learning. (3:41) [Audio]
SPU Classics:
The Answer is 42 The late Madeleine L’Engle, writer of children’s classics, challenges Christians to be willing to learn and allow God to continually shape their understanding of Him and His creation. April 25, 1983. (15:45) [Video]
Recent Features:
A Fall From Grace, Part 2 Instructor of Biblical Studies Sara Koenig examines 2 Samuel 12 and the grace God extends to David after he commits the sin of adultery with Bathsheba. April 24, 2007. (20:31) [Audio] [Video]
This SPU School of Business & Economics video introduces new majors to educational, financial, social, and career opportunities available through the school as they pursue their degree. April 17, 2007. (10:40) [Video]
SPU Classics:
C.S. Lewis On Hope For the Whole Creation Professor of Wesleyan Theology Randy Maddox examines C. S. Lewis’ case for animal salvation. January 17, 2002. (1:05:00) [Audio] [Video]
Recent Features:
Europe and Its Discontents George Weigel. Senior Fellow, Ethics & Public Policy Center. Part 3 of the President’s Symposium on Knowing and Understanding our World: A Christian Response to the 21st Century: February 27, 2007. (1:06:56) [Audio] [Video]
SPU Classics:
Origins of the Earth Panel of SPU faculty on faith and science. Dialogues on the relationship between faith and science, ways of knowing, and discussion concerning “new” lunar evidence for the age of the earth and the birth of the solar system. Lecture: November 7, 1975. (42:21) [Audio]
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