Is there any evidence that God exists? Or that Jesus is His divine Son? Or is Christian belief just a matter of having faith? This course examines the historical and scientific evidence, and the philosophical arguments in support of God's existence and the divinity of Jesus. Topics include the Cosmological Argument; Fine-Tuning Argument; Moral Argument; Near-Death Experiences; reliability of Gospel accounts; and non-biblical evidence. This course is not doctrinal. It examines these questions from historical, scientific, and philosophical viewpoints and is intended for both religious and non-religious people who have an intellectual curiosity about the basis for Christian beliefs.

The German Lutheran pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) has long been admired for his brilliance, faith, and courage in the face of evil. It was almost 80 years ago that he was executed by the Nazis for his role in the resistance to Hitler, and yet many have found that his message and example are still deeply relevant today, especially for American Christians seeking to understand the times and respond faithfully. Join us as we explore his life and writings, and consider the challenge that he squarely places before us.