THEO 106: Scripture and the Catholic Tradition, The existence of God  

Why do so many people believe in a higher power? And is God still relevant in the 21st century? By traveling the world and interviewing religious leaders from different faiths plus scientists and atheists, this thought-provoking program explores the human urge to believe in—or reject—something bigger and more powerful than oneself. An excellent discussion starter or lecture launcher. (54 minutes)

In this program, philosopher and theologian Conor Cunningham argues that only extremist viewpoints—Creationism and ultra-Darwinism—make evolution and religion mutually exclusive. Experts from across the gamut of opinions frame the debate and trace its origins, including Father Gregory Tatum of the École Biblique; University of Oxford historian Pietro Corsi; Darwin scholar Nick Spencer, author of Darwin and God. (52 minutes)

Will modern science close the book on God, or can reason and faith coexist? This program analyzes how the process of scientific inquiry has challenged belief in a divine being. With visits to locations ranging from the CERN particle physics lab, to the Lourdes shrine, to Grace Fellowship Church, Kentucky, Robert Winston discusses the views of Pascal, Galileo, Newton, and Darwin; the Higgs boson, or “God particle”; the “God gene”; the curative power of faith; evolution versus creationism;

For thousands of years, people have felt a fascination with an unseen power that watches over humankind and can intercede at crucial moments. But does God really exist? And, if so, is there still a place for Him in today’s world? This program travels to venerable religious landmarks in Egypt, the Holy Land, and Rome as well as to modern astronomical observatories in a search for the handprints of God throughout the course of history. (44 minutes)

An atmospheric physicist and a leading expert on global warming, Sir John Houghton speaks as a scientist and evangelical Christian. The author of Does God Play Dice? A Look at the Story of the Universe and The Search for God: Can Science Help? talks with Bill Moyers, explaining his belief that science and religion, rather than dividing society, can both work towards improving the human condition. (28 minutes)