Through exploring scientific and theological insights into the brain, we can reach a more substantial vision of what it means to be human and fulfill the biblical command to
love the Lord our God — heart, body, soul … and mind.
Start this journey with Church of the Advent’s James K. A. Smith and Curt Thompson lecture, and Berkeley Covenant Church’s video “Human Nature, Neuroscience, and the Soul.” Continue by listening to Church of the Servant’s lectures by Kevin Corcoran, Robin Collins, and Melanie Nyhof. Following this, enjoy First Presbyterian, Allentown’s “DNA, Human Personality, Free Will, and Determinism,” Part I and Part II lectures, along with the American Church in Paris presentations by Keith Ward on the mind, Part I, Part II, and Part III. Conclude by downloading Dawson Memorial Church’s “Mind, Body and Soul” class materials (PowerPoint and notes).
James K. A. Smith and Curt Thompson lecture (23:59) |
Human Nature, Neuroscience, and the Soul (59:22) |
Is the Human Soul Material or Immaterial? Part I (30:03) Kevin Corcoran |
Is the Human Soul Material or Immaterial? Part II (30:03) Robin Collins |
This is Your Brain on God (58:06) Melanie Nyhof |
DNA, Human Personality, Free Will, and Determinism: Part I (15:03) First Presbyterian, Allentown |
DNA, Human Personality, Free Will, and Determinism: Part II (21:57) First Presbyterian, Allentown |
Keith Ward: Part I (40:22) American Church in Paris |
Keith Ward: Part II (44:12) American Church in Paris |
Keith Ward: Part III (53:35) American Church in Paris |
“Mind, Body, and Soul” PowerPoint Dawson Memorial Church |
“Mind, Body, and Soul” Class Notes Dawson Memorial Church |