Credits: 2 • Teacher: John Baldwin

The seminary course entitles Issues in Origins is a study of current creation and evolutionary models regarding the origin, age, and change of the earth and its life. Specific topics include the historical development of these models, their biblical, philosophical, and scientific foundations, and theological implications. From a professional skills point ov view, the goal of this course is to provide the student with resources and methods enabling him or her to lecture, preach, and write responsibly and humbly regarding the relationship between science and religion. Furthermore, it will enable the student to dialogue with people in the same fashion, particularly with those individuals who may hold alternate points of view.

1. John, T. Baldwin, ed., Creation, Catastrophe, and Calvary: Why a Global Flood Is Vital to the Doctrine of Atonement ( Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald, 2000). Check with Adventist Book Center (877) 227-4800- free call or (269)471-7331.
2. Michael Behe, Darwin’s Black Box: The Biochemical Challenge to Evolution (New York: Free Press, 1996).
3. Ariel A. Roth, Origins: Linking Science and Scripture (Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald, 1998).
4. Randall Younker, God’s Creation: Exploring the Genesis Story (Nampa, ID: Pacific Press, 1999). (This book is available on the course website).

These books are generally available from the Andrews University Bookstore (Phone: 800.385.2001; Fax: 269.471.3289); or from the Adventist Book Center. In the USA, it is a free call to (877)227-4800. Their regular number is (269) 471-7331.