Lecture 1: Introduction
Why I am unqualified to give these lectures.
Why the lectures might be interesting anyway.
The 3:16 project, a turning point in my life.
Lecture 2: Randomization and Religion
The advantages of unbiased sampling as a way to gain insight into a
complicated subject.
Dangers to avoid when using this approach.
Lecture 3: Language Translation
How to translate Bible verses without knowing Hebrew or Greek.
The surprising rewards of such attempts even though the task is difficult
or impossible.
Lecture 4: Aesthetics
Scientific work as an artistic the endeavor.
The deep influence that beautiful presentation can have on our
understanding of texts.
Illustrations by many of the world's greatest masters of calligraphy.
Lecture 5: Glimpses of God
What I think I learned about God from the 3:16 project.
What I think I learned about theology from the 3:16 project.
The difference between the two.
Lecture 6: God and Computer Science
Computer programmers as creators of new universes.
Computational complexity as a way to approach the
questions of free will and omnipotence.
Other concepts of computer science that may give insights
about divinity
Panel: Creativity, Spirituality, and Computer Science
Index
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