WHO:
Azusa Pacific University's Center for Research in Science (CRIS) hosts Ken Samples, senior research scholar for Reasons to Believe, an international and interdenominational science-faith think tank.

WHAT:
Lecture: "World of Difference"
Drawing from his book, A World of Difference: Putting the Christian Truth-Claims to the Worldview Test, Samples brings clarity to the concept of worldviews, showing how core beliefs affect the decisions people face every day. He urges believers to develop a worldview perspective based on truth, critical thinking, and logic.

WHEN:
Wed., Sept. 17, 6 p.m.

WHERE:
Los Angeles Pacific College Banquet Room, East Campus
901 E. Alosta Ave., Azusa

WHY:
CRIS invites lecturers to discuss current issues of science and theology in order to educate students and the community on the evidence for God's handiwork in the universe and to equip Christians to defend their faith through science. For a complete schedule of upcoming guests and lectures, visit www.apu.edu/research-science/.

FACTS:
After earning a bachelor's degree in philosophy and social science from Concordia University and an M.A. in theological studies from Talbot School of Theology, Samples worked as senior research consultant and correspondence editor at the Christian Research Institute and regularly co-hosted the popular call-in radio program, The Bible Answer Man. He now serves as senior research scholar at Reasons to Believe, encouraging others to develop a logically defensible faith.

For more information, contact the CRIS office at (626) 387-5738 or [email protected].

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