For teachers, theists, non-theists, and anyone looking to
settle their own understanding of science vs. the Bible!
How Science Reveals the Mind Behind the Universe
The Return of the God Hypothesis
SELF-PACED COURSE
In this course world-renown scientist, author, and educator, Stephen C. Meyer outlines three scientific discoveries that together point not just to a designer, but to an intelligence with attributes that religious theists have long ascribed to God.
1. Evidence from COSMOLOGY suggesting that the material universe had a beginning.
2. Evidence from PHYSICS showing that from the beginning the universe has been "finely tuned" to allow for the possibility of life.
3. Evidence from BIOLOGY establishes that since the beginning, large amounts of new functional genetic information have arisen in our biosphere to make new forms of life possible, implying the activity of a designing intelligence an intelligent designer.
"When you don’t understand the details of living systems, ignorance permits discounting a Creator. But when the details of science are thrust upon you, you’re forced to ask: How on Earth—literally—did that happen? Thus, the God hypothesis returns. Stephen Meyer convincingly drives the point home: How could it be this way? Only God!"
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JAMES M. TOUR, PH.D., T. T. AND W. F. CHAO PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY AND PROFESSOR OF NANO-ENGINEERING, RICE UNIVERSITY
Meet the Instructor
Stephen C. Meyer received his Ph.D. in the philosophy of science from the University of Cambridge. A former geophysicist and college professor, he now directs Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture in Seattle. He has authored the New York Times best seller Darwin’s Doubt: The Explosive Origin of Animal Life and the Case for Intelligent Design (HarperOne, 2013), Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent Design (HarperOne, 2009), which was named a Book of the Year by the Times (of London) Literary Supplement in 2009, and now, The Return of the God Hypothesis (HarperOne, 2021).
Meyer graduated from Whitworth College in Spokane, Washington, in 1981 with a degree in physics and earth science. He later became a geophysicist with Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO) in Dallas, Texas. From 1981 to 1985, he worked for ARCO in digital signal processing and seismic survey interpretation. In 1986 as a Rotary International Scholar, he began his training in the history and philosophy of science at Cambridge University, earning an M.Phil. in 1987 and a Ph.D. in 1991.
In 2008, he appeared with Ben Stein in the theatrical-released documentary Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed. He has also been featured prominently in the science documentaries Icons of Evolution, The Case for a Creator, Darwin’s Dilemma and Unlocking The Mystery of Life, the latter of which was shown on PBS and which Meyer co-wrote with producer Lad Allen.”
Meet the Instructor
Stephen C. Meyer received his Ph.D. in the philosophy of science from the University of Cambridge. A former geophysicist and college professor, he now directs Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture in Seattle. He has authored the New York Times best seller Darwin’s Doubt: The Explosive Origin of Animal Life and the Case for Intelligent Design (HarperOne, 2013), Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent Design (HarperOne, 2009), which was named a Book of the Year by the Times (of London) Literary Supplement in 2009, and now, The Return of the God Hypothesis (HarperOne, 2021).
Meyer graduated from Whitworth College in Spokane, Washington, in 1981 with a degree in physics and earth science. He later became a geophysicist with Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO) in Dallas, Texas. From 1981 to 1985, he worked for ARCO in digital signal processing and seismic survey interpretation. In 1986 as a Rotary International Scholar, he began his training in the history and philosophy of science at Cambridge University, earning an M.Phil. in 1987 and a Ph.D. in 1991.
In 2008, he appeared with Ben Stein in the theatrical-released documentary Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed. He has also been featured prominently in the science documentaries Icons of Evolution, The Case for a Creator, Darwin’s Dilemma and Unlocking The Mystery of Life, the latter of which was shown on PBS and which Meyer co-wrote with producer Lad Allen.”
"For those who do take science seriously and have an open mind, this is an exceedingly important book…"
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DENNIS PRAGER, AUTHOR, SPEAKER, AND HOST OF THE DENNIS PRAGER SHOW
The Return of the God Hypothesis
SELF-PACED COURSE
- Over 6 Hours of Lesson Videos
- Downloadable Questions Document
- Answer Key for Downloadable Questions
- Access to Course Content for 1 Year
- Online Lesson Commentary
- Online PDF Powerpoint
Prefer to study with a class and LIVE instruction via ZOOM sessions, not to worry!
Click below to learn about our PREMIUM version.
"Exhibiting deep and broad research, familiarity with recent developments, and forged in a life of debate and dialogue with those with whom Meyer differs, it is hard to imagine a more important book on this topic. Stephen Meyer is one of those generational thinkers whose courage, thought and influence are pervasive on the world-stage."
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DR. JP MORELAND, DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF PHILOSOPHY, BIOLA UNIVERSITY; AUTHOR, SCIENTISM AND SECULARISM
Beginning in the late 19th century, many intellectuals began to insist that scientific knowledge conflicts with traditional theistic belief — that science and belief in God are “at war.” Over the course of 6 weeks Dr. Meyer will present the evidence for a personal God based on recent breakthroughs in physics, cosmology, and biology.
You'll walk away knowing that far from being an unscientific claim, belief in a personal God is valid science, and you'll be excited + equipped to share everything that you've learned with others!
You'll walk away knowing that far from being an unscientific claim, belief in a personal God is valid science, and you'll be excited + equipped to share everything that you've learned with others!
"With this book, Stephen Meyer earns a place in the pantheon of distinguished, non-reductive natural philosophers of the last 120 years, from the great French savant Pierre Duhem, through A.N. Whitehead, to Michael Polanyi…He has written a profound, judicious book of great value bringing to bear both advanced, detailed scientific expertise (Pascal: “l’esprit géométrique”) and philosophical, integrative wisdom (“l’esprit de finesse”)."
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DR. MICHAEL D. AESCHLIMAN, EMERITUS PROFESSOR, BOSTON UNIVERSITY; AUTHOR, THE RESTORATION OF MAN: C.S. LEWIS AND THE CONTINUING CASE AGAINST SCIENTISM
This book is an optional source for this course.
Return of the God Hypothesis
by Stephen C. Meyer
"This magnum opus is a must-read for students, historians of science, philosophers, theologians and scientists. Meyer’s scientific arguments supporting the God hypothesis are thoroughly and convincingly presented; counterarguments are objectively presented with equal clarity, and forthrightly rebutted with compelling reasoning and evidence. His philosophical arguments are equally compelling and will inevitably have an indelible impact on the worldview of the reader. Stephen Meyer is one of the finest minds in this field and with this work he has done a great service to science and society."
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DR. FRIK VAN NIEKERK, NUCLEAR ENGINEER, FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY, SOUTH AFRICA
Course Curriculum
The course includes over 6 hours of video and written commentary with further explanations and questions for thought and discussion.
If you prefer to have access to an assignment and quizzes and be LIVE on ZOOM with, Dr. Stephen Meyer on 6 different occasions during the course for 1-hour+ Q&A sessions, click HERE to learn more about the PREMIUM version! But you’ll need to sign up soon because seats in the premium class are limited to ensure everyone can interact live with Dr. Meyer.
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Lesson 1 -
The Judeo-Christian Origins of Modern Science
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Lesson 2 -
Big Bang Cosmology
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Lesson 3 -
Anthropic Fine-Tuning
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Lesson 4 -
Signature in the Cell (The DNA Argument)
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Lesson 5 -
Darwin’s Doubt
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Lesson 6 -
Return of the God Hypothesis (A Synthesis)
"Stephen Meyer is a genuine renaissance person. His work tears down many purported barriers between science, philosophy, and religion."
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DR. HENRY F. SCHAEFER III, GRAHAM PERDUE PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY, DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR COMPUTATIONAL QUANTUM CHEMISTRY, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
- When do the live sessions take place for the PREMIUM course?
Wednesday nights at 8:30 PM Eastern (5:30 PM Pacific). Each meeting lasts 1 hour
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- Can one person enroll in the course and multiple people attend the Zoom session with the student?
Unfortunately, due to copyright, privacy and security issues the answer to this question is NO. We understand the desire to share these awesome sessions in this manner, but each course is a “closed” course. This means that each student enrolled in a course with LIVE recorded sessions, through their enrollment, has given permission for recording of the Zoom sessions for use by the student’s in their enrolled class ONLY and verified that they are not a minor. To remain GDPR compliant and protect privacy and security, we authenticate each student joining our Zoom meetings. This privacy is also sought to create a place where our students get to know the others in their group and feel comfortable in sharing personal thoughts and questions.
"Not since Robert Jastrow’s God and the Astronomers, has a book touched me with the power of science to declare the glories of God. Jastrow kept me from the deism and atheism of college physics, and this book will surely have that same effect on the next generation. Whereas Jastrow left off too soon, Meyer skillfully follows the evidence to its logical and scientific conclusion, by examining recent developments not only in physics and cosmology, but also in biology. Warmly written with a historian’s eye, illustrated profusely, a perfect graduation gift for all those embarking on a lifetime of discovery."
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ROB SHELDON, PH.D. IN SPACE PLASMA PHYSICS, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND; FORMER NASA ANALYST AND INSTRUMENT DESIGNER, AUTHOR, THE LONG ASCENT
Return of the God Hypothesis
SELF-PACED COURSE
- Over 6 Hours of Lesson Videos
- Downloadable Questions Document
- Answer Key for Downloadable Questions
- Access to Course Content for 1 Year
- Online Lesson Commentary
- Online PDF Powerpoint
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