Development and evaluation of a pictorial guidebook and its companion video commentary on 'fine-tuning of the universe' for Chinese intellectuals as a tool for apologetics and evangelism

C James Hwang

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Development and evaluation of a pictorial guidebook and its companion video commentary on 'fine-tuning of the universe' for Chinese intellectuals as a tool for apologetics and evangelism

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

C James Hwang. Development and Evaluation of a Pictorial Guidebook and Its Companion Video Commentary On 'fine-tuning of the Universe' for Chinese Intellectuals As a Tool for Apologetics and Evangelism. Dallas Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/cd178ccd-0b1e-4cbf-a90c-401e86d1a4d4.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

C. J. Hwang. Development and evaluation of a pictorial guidebook and its companion video commentary on 'fine-tuning of the universe' for Chinese intellectuals as a tool for apologetics and evangelism. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/cd178ccd-0b1e-4cbf-a90c-401e86d1a4d4

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C James Hwang. Development and Evaluation of a Pictorial Guidebook and Its Companion Video Commentary On 'fine-Tuning of the Universe' for Chinese Intellectuals As a Tool for Apologetics and Evangelism. Dallas Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/cd178ccd-0b1e-4cbf-a90c-401e86d1a4d4.

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C James Hwang

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This project develops and evaluates a pictorial guidebook titled, Amazing universe--amazing good fortune: fine-tuing of the universe--a photo journal through modern space telescopes and its companion DVD. As a former research engineer who concentrated on robotics research work for NASA Johnson Space Center, I aim to integrate my science and ministry background by using this book as a tool for apologetics and evangelism. This bilingual pictorial guide contains seventy full color pages with over one hundred color pictures or photographs; the companion DVD is a narrated commentary. It presents the latest findings on fine-tuning in the universe through astrophysics/cosmology from a theistic worldview and quotes from prominent scientists who support evidence for the cosmic fine-tuning of the universe. The target readers are educated ethnic Chinese. Thirty pre-published prototype copies were printed; volunteers were recruited to evaluate the book and DVD from Clear Lake Chinese Church and four other congregations in East Asia to form a broader test base. Pre-test and post-test questionnaires were distributed with the book and DVD. A total of one hundred and twenty-three test samples were collected. Comparing the pre-test and post-test data showed that readers gained a statistically significant improvement in their understanding and capability to depend the compatibility between science and faith.

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