New Course with Jimmy Akin: Christianity and Parapsychology
Jul 18, 2024
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Jimmy Akin, an expert in Christianity and Parapsychology, introduces a new online course exploring the compatibility of Christianity and parapsychology. Topics include extrasensory perception and psychokinesis.
Not all psychic experiences are considered demonic in Christianity.
The online course explores historical Christian figures' openness to psi phenomena.
Deep dives
Exploring the Intersection of Christianity and Parapsychology
This online course offered at the Ryan Education Center delves into the relationship between Christianity and parapsychology. It covers the wide range of views that Christians have held on parapsychological phenomena, dispelling the notion that all psychic experiences are demonic according to Christian beliefs. The course showcases historical Christian figures like St. Augustine, Pope St. Gregory the Great, and St. Thomas Aquinas, who have shown openness to psi phenomena, such as extrasensory perception and psychokinesis.
Course Content and Format
The course, titled 'PSI in Christianity,' provides insights into various parapsychological topics, including the survival of bodily death and church-sponsored investigations of paranormal events. It features two-hour video lectures weekly for four weeks, with the flexibility to watch recorded lectures at any time within a six-month period. Interested individuals can sign up for the course at rynedu.org, offering a unique opportunity to explore the intriguing relationship between Christianity and parapsychology.
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Exploring the Intersection of Christianity and Parapsychology in a New Course