Description: How old is the universe in which we live? Opinions range from 6,000 years to 13.7 billion years old. In a historic scientific event with television host Dr. John Ankerberg, astronomers Dr. Danny Faulkner, representing a young-earth view and Dr. Hugh Ross, representing an old-earth perspective, debated the latest findings from astronomy to support their conclusions.
Their groundbreaking debate extended far beyond the studio. Upon its completion, scientific analysis involving 13 of the world’s top astronomers resulted in a formal statement along with a second studio broadcast including three representatives in discussion with Faulkner and Ross (Pamela Gay, William Keel, and Donald York).
Featuring over six hours of lively debate and discussion, this series of presentations details the most advanced knowledge offered from astronomy to measure the age of the universe and its implications for our world and beliefs. Whatever your perspective, you’ll find the information a fascinating wealth of evidence regarding the vital role astronomy plays in the question of “How Old Is the Universe?”
Debate Experts:
Dr. Danny R. Faulkner (PhD in Astronomy, Indiana University) is Full Professor at the University of South Carolina—Lancaster, where he teaches physics and astronomy. He has published more than two-dozen papers in various astronomy and astrophysics journals and is author of Universe by Design.
Dr. Hugh Ross (PhD in Astronomy, University of Toronto; post-doctoral research, Cal Tech) is founder of Reasons to Believe. He is the author of many books, including Creation As Science and The Creator and the Cosmos. Ross has addressed students and faculty at over 300 campuses in the US and abroad on a wide variety of science-faith topics.
Post-Debate Representatives:
Dr. Donald York (PhD in Astrophysics, University of Chicago) is the Horace B. Horton Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Chicago. York’s research deals with the dust and gas between the stars (the Galactic interstellar medium) and the same material in high redshift galaxies (the intergalactic medium). His current research project includes the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, called “the most ambitious astronomical survey ever undertaken.”
Dr. William Keel (PhD in Astronomy, University of California, Santa Cruz) is Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Alabama. He has authored numerous research publications in the area of astronomy and has authored The Road to Galaxy Formation and The Sky at Einstein’s Feet.
Dr. Pamela Gay (PhD in Astronomy, University of Texas) is Research Professor at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. Her academic research and publications focus on variable stars. She is well known for her popular podcast called “Astronomy Cast.”
Full List of Expert Representatives:
Gabriela Canalizo, Ph.D. (Associate Professor, Department of Physics
and Astronomy, University of California, Riverside)
Gerald Cleaver, Ph.D. (Associate Professor, Department of Physics,
Baylor University)
Kyle Cudworth, Ph.D. (Director, Yerkes Observatory, Professor, The
University of Chicago)
Pamela L. Gay, Ph.D.
(Executive Director Astrosphere New Media Association, Edwardsville,
Illinois)
Deborah Haarsma, Ph.D. (Chair and Associate Professor, Physics &
Astronomy Department, Calvin College)
Bruce Hrivnak, Ph.D. (Professor, Department of Physics & Astronomy,
Valparaiso University)
Stephen Kane, Ph.D. (NASA Exoplanet Science Institute, Caltech)
William Keel, Ph.D. (Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy,
University of Alabama)
Patricia Reiff, Ph.D. (Director, Rice Space Institute, Rice University)
Aaron Romanowsky, Ph.D. (Associate Specialist, University of
California Observatories)
Matthew S. Tiscareno, Ph.D. (Research Associate, Department of
Astronomy, Cornell University)
Rogier Windhorst, Ph.D. (Regents' and Foundation Professor,
School of Earth & Space Exploration, Arizona State University)
Donald York, Ph.D. (Professor, Department of Astronomy and
Astrophysics, University of Chicago)
Copyright: 2012, Hours: 6, Cat. No. HOU-DVD
