When it comes to the public discussion of science, does the evidence oppose or support a belief in God? Discovering intelligent design is a two-day course that will introduce you to scientific evidence pointing to a great intelligence behind it all, helping you engage with others who assume that modern science makes faith untenable.

This course challenges Darwin’s view of life as it’s often presented in education and the media, by showing that the best explanation for life, the universe and everything is found in God. This course is well-suited to science students at GCSE level and above; Christians keen to build a more robust defence of their faith; and anyone questioning the compatibility between science and Christianity.

Course tutor

Alistair McKitterick will lead you through two days of teaching and discussion. He is a lecturer in Biblical and Theological Studies at Moorlands College, and is passionately interested in science and faith.

This course is part of Alistair’s current doctoral studies in practical theology. You’ll be invited to take part in his research by completing a short online questionnaire before the course starts. For those willing to help Alistair’s research further, there will be an opportunity to provide face-to-face feedback after the course has finished.

Course content

Day 1, Saturday 24 February

• Introducing intelligent design
• Cosmic design
• Complexity of life

Day 2, Saturday 3 March

• Tree of life
• Fossils
• Human descent
• Q&A session

Free tea and coffee will be available on both days, and you’re welcome to bring your own lunch. Alternatively, New Life Church will be offering a buffet lunch for £5 per person each day. (Sorry, the church are unable to cater for people with food intolerances.)

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