6 Days or Billions of Years: What Difference Does it Make?

The Fathers and Doctors of the Church assert that God's creation of Adam, Eve, and all different kinds of living things was instantaneous—by "fiat"—as He spoke them into being. According to the infallible Magisterium, Creation was flawless, devoid of death and disease until the Fall of Man.

In contrast, modern science posits evolution over billions of years, suggesting that humans evolved from apes through a process of natural selection.

But which perspective holds true? Does it truly matter? These are the questions Mr. Owen delves into in his upcoming online course, "Six Day Creation."

With nine children and twenty grandchildren (so far), Mr. Owen brings a wealth of experience and passion to his work. Alongside his colleagues at the Kolbe Center for the Study of Creation, he tirelessly and eloquently defends the traditional Catholic view of creation, merging theological and scientific insights.

As interest grows, more people are realizing the significance of this debate. The answer to whether God created through fiat or an evolutionary process holds profound implications for our understanding of the true nature of God.

So, where do you stand? I encourage you and your older children to join Mr. Owen as he explores the intersections of faith and science, seeking to understand the origins of our existence through the light of Sacred Scripture, Tradition, and the scientific evidence.

Course Details

Over the course of 10 weeks, students will read "I Have Spoken to You from Heaven: A Catholic Defense of Creation in Six Days" and will have the chance to attend a weekly online class with the author, Hugh Owen. Each week, Mr. Owen will give a 30-minute presentation followed by 30-minutes of Q&A. Students will also be able to discuss the material with each other via online discussion boards.

Maximum class size: 20

For ages: 16 and up

Class Schedule

Time: 5:00 p.m. PST, 8:00 p.m. EST

Dates: Tuesdays, June 4 - Aug. 10, 2024

June 4, 11, 18, 25

July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Aug. 6

Students who miss class will have access to recordings.

Click here for more information and to enroll.

(Course text must be purchased separately. Hardcopy here. Digital here.)

This book has an Imprimatur which was granted by Bishop Cornelius K. arap Korir, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret, Kenya, on the Feast of St. Jerome, September 30, 2015.

Course Introduction