Geneva College to Host Philosopher Dr. Alvin Plantinga

BEAVER FALLS, PA (11/01/2011)(readMedia)-- The Geneva College Bitar Memorial Lecture series will host premier Christian philosopher Dr. Alvin Plantinga on Wednesday, November 9 and Thursday, November 10. The lectures begin at 7:30 p.m. in Skye Lounge in the student center building on the Geneva College campus.

Dr. Plantinga's lecture series topic is "Science, Religion and Naturalism." Lecture 1 is entitled "Science and Religion: Where the Conflict Really Lies"; Lecture 2 is entitled, "Divine Action in the World." The topic reflects his current work. Both lectures will feature a response from Dr. Martin C. Moleski, S.J., professor of religious studies and theology at Canisius College.

Considered by many to be one of the most important living philosophers of religion, Dr. Plantinga is credited with helping revive Christian philosophy. Dr. Plantinga is best known for his Christian epistemology that justifies belief in God without external evidence, his "free will defense" to the logical problem of evil and his evolutionary argument against naturalism. Prior to his 28 years at Notre Dame, Dr. Plantinga taught at Calvin College for 19 years.

The Bitar Memorial Lecture Series is endowed by the William C. Kriner Family in memory of Geneva College's beloved professor of a quarter-century, in order to continue his legacy and vision for philosophy. The Lecture was inaugurated in 2004, a year after Dr. Bitar's untimely death. The annual Bitar Cash Prize is a gift from Mrs. Gail Bitar. The Kriner and Bitar families host the event, along with Geneva College's Philosophy Program.

For additional information, contact the Philosophy Program, 724-847-6700, or email rmfrazie@geneva.edu and emeek@geneva.edu.

Geneva College is a comprehensive Christian college of the arts, sciences and professional studies. Founded in the tradition of the Reformed Christian faith, Geneva prepares students to serve Christ in all areas of society: work, family and the church. Geneva College's philosophy of education is based on the Foundational Concepts of Christian Higher Education. Geneva is a founding member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU).