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The In the Beginning Study Guide is a vital companion
to the DVD series. Besides containing the main content
of the four presentations by Fr. Robert J. Spitzer, S.J.,
Ph.D., the Study Guide also includes further explanations
of the course’s central themes, biographies of influential
figures and leading scientists pertinent to the subject,
space for taking notes, quotations and scripture passages
for personal consideration, a glossary of scientific
terminology, original diagrams, definitions of key terms
and concepts, reflection questions for individual use
or small group discussion, findings from numerous
scientific studies, weekly prayers and much more!
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Each gathering for In the Beginning consists of four parts:
1. Fellowship Involving Food
2. A Time of Community Prayer
3. A 48-63 Minute DVD Presentation
(See the List of Topics Within “The Talks”)
4. A Small Group Discussion
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THE TALKS
REGISTRATION FORM
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There is no contradiction between faith and reason. This encouraging truth is the
bedrock for In the Beginning: Evidence For God From Physics. Ideal for the inquiring
mind, this series features four talks by Fr. Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D. which were
shot before a live audience.
A former president of Gonzaga University from 1998-2009, Fr. Spitzer has
authored several books including New Proofs for the Existence of God: Contributions
of Contemporary Physics and Philosophy. The In the Beginning course explores the
content of this book including what, if any, the limits
of scientific evidence are and whether such evidence
provides support for a beginning and design of the
universe. The Big Bang Theory is also addressed as is the
oscillating universe theory and the multiverse theory.
Additionally, Fr. Spitzer speaks to the following •The Big Bang and Our Universe
questions: is the Bible doing science and can human beings •Did the Universe Have a Beginning?
•Is There Evidence of Fine-tuning, Design and
be explained by an evolutionary (biophysical) process
Intelligence in the Universe?
alone? The final week of the course explores evidence for
survival of human consciousness after death as well as the •Physics, Evolution and the Bible
possibility for extraterrestrial life.
PHOTO CREDIT: “Jet in Carina: WFC3 UVIS Full Field” by NASA, ESA and the Hubble SM4 ERO Team, News Release Number STScl-2009-25: “Hubble Opens
New Eyes on the Universe” September 9, 2009, retrieved from http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/archive/releases/2009/25/image/l/.
THE COURSE
THE PRESENTER
Fr. Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D. is the President
of the Magis Center of Reason and Faith in
Orange County, California. As President of
Gonzaga University from 1998 to 2009, he
oversaw extensive growth in the student body
and facilities, as well as the academic and
faith programs.
Fr. Spitzer writes
extensively on the
status of physical
time, the intersection
between physics and
metaphysics as well as
the evidence for God
from physics, logic
and the philosophy
of mathematics. He
has published five
books including the
award-winning New Proofs for the Existence of
God: Contributions of Contemporary Physics and
Philosophy. He is the author of many scholarly
articles and a producer of documentaries in the
field of contemporary cosmology and creation.
He makes frequent appearances on
television stations and shows that have
included: Larry King Live (with fellow guest
Stephen Hawking), History, The Today Show
and the multiple-part PBS series Closer to Truth.
Fr. Spitzer has been heard on dozens of nationally
syndicated radio programs and has produced
eight series for Catholic television and radio.
Fr. Spitzer delivers nearly 100 presentations
per year to universities, learned societies and
professional as well as church audiences. He
held two distinguished academic chairs at
Seattle University and Gonzaga University, and
received awards for outstanding faculty member
at Georgetown University and Seattle University.
Fr. Spitzer received Gonzaga University’s highest
award, the Desmet Medal, in 2009.
THE CREATORS
In the Beginning: Evidence For God From Physics
is a collaborative effort of the John Paul II
Media Institute (JPIIMI) and the Magis Center
of Reason and Faith.
The John Paul II Media Institute (JPIIMI) is
a network of Christian media professionals and
highly trained volunteers who seek to advance
the Kingdom of God through media productions
and education.
The Magis Center of Reason and Faith’s
mission is to explore and share the close
connection between reason and faith as revealed
by new discoveries in physics and philosophy.
John Paul II Media Institute
630 Francklyn Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3H 3B4, CANADA
Email: [email protected]
Tel: (902) 422-1349
www.jp2mi.ca
Magis Center of Reason and Faith
2532 Dupont Drive, Irvine, California
92612, USA
Email: [email protected]
Tel: (949) 981-8165 or (949) 271-2727 ext. 3
www.magisreasonfaith.org
COURSE INFORMATION
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In the Beginning: Evidence For God
From Physics is a four-part DVD series
exploring the relationship between
faith and reason. The course considers
the various theories regarding the
origins of the universe including the
Big Bang Theory.
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To register, or for more information, call or email:
www.inthebeginningcourse.com