The Christian Apologetics Program at Biola University:

Does God Exist? A Debate

with Christopher Hitchens vs. William Lane Craig, Ph.D., D.Theol.

The "Does God Exist" Debate is almost completely sold out at Biola University. Nearly 4,000 people will be seeing it live. But the demand is tremendous from all over the world to view this debate as it happens between one of the finest Christian philosophers alive today, Dr. William Lane Craig, and Christopher Hitchens, who is one of the most outspoken atheists in a century. Sign up now to set up a viewing site for your church, Bible study, family, or neighborhood!

Live Broadcast:
Saturday, April 4, 7:30 pm Pacific Daylight Time
(8:30 Mountain, 9:30 Central, 10:30 Eastern)

Rebroadcasts:

Sunday, April 5
4:00 pm Pacific Daylight Time
(5:00 Mountain, 6:00 Central, 7:00 Eastern)

Wednesday, April 8
5:00 pm Pacific Daylight Time
(6:00 Mountain, 7:00 Central, 8:00 Eastern)

Deadline for sign up has been extended to:
Wednesday, April 1, 11:59 pm PDT.

Once you agree to the terms and conditions and pay the viewing fee, we will contact you with your code!

Live Saturday Broadcast $98 Saturday Live
Sunday Rebroadcast In Your Time Zone $98 Sunday
Wednesday Rebroadcast In Your Time Zone $98 Wednesday

FAQ's

Do I need special equipment?

All you need is a computer with a high-speed broadband internet connection! Simply hook the computer up to a nice monitor or a projector to share with your group! (See system recommendations below. Contact us if you cannot meet the system requirements.)

Who can watch?

Anyone! We encourage you to find an audience. Whether it be your friends and family, your church small group, your non-Christian friends, or those in your community.

Why does it cost $98?

The broadcast fee helps subsidize the rights to the broadcast, and the cost of producing and hosting the broadcast. It is intendend for large groups and we hope you choose to view it in a group to foster discussion about the debate.

Can we charge admission to the viewing at my church or venue?

Of course! In fact, the debate would make a great fundraiser. How much you charge is up to you!

How do I watch?

Once you've paid the fee, we'll send you a code and log on information. Once you receive your log on information, you will be able to return to this site to test your equipment. You'll return to this site at your scheduled time to view the streaming debate.

How long is the debate?

The debate is expected to last about 2 hours. However, it could run as long as 2.5 hours.

What time do I watch? What if the exact times don't work well for my church or group?

If you're joining us for the live feed, you will only be able to see the event live. You'll be able to log on to the site any time and the event will start streaming at 7:30 pm PDT on Saturday, April 4 (or when the debate starts if it does not start on time). If you are joining us for one of the rebroadcasts, you will be able to log on up to one hour before or after you're scheduled start time to view the debate. When you log on you will press play to watch the debate. You are only permitted to watch the debate once.

Can I download the debate?

No. This is a one-time, streaming video viewing opportunity. Downloading the debate violates copyright and is illegal.

How can I test my connection and equipment?

Go to: www.biola.edu/apologetics/live
Use the test site login information listed below and follow the instructions on that page.

Username: debate01
Password: wrap95

Can I watch multiple times?

Your code will only be valid for one viewing. If you'd like to view more than once, please contact our office: (888) 332-4652 or apologetics@biola.edu

Can I schedule my viewing and pay the fee over the phone?

Absolutely! Contact our office: (888) 332-4652 or apologetics@biola.edu

If these dates don't work for me, is there another way to see the debate?

We may be able to work something out, contact our office: (888) 332-4652 or apologetics@biola.edu

Can I view this anywhere?

This offer is currently only available for those outside of the live debate area (zip codes 90000-93599). The time zones suggest viewing in North America, but if you have a valid credit card you can view this anywhere.

System Requirements:

Broadband or High-bandwidth dedicated internet connection required!

Speed: Minimum 2.0 Mbps, recommended 3.0 Mbps. (Test your speed with speedtest.net)

CPU/Processor:
Intel Core Duo Processor at 2.0GHz or higher
or AMD Athlon™ 64 3400+ processor (or equivalent)

Computer Sound Card:
Any integrated audio card should be able to output the stereo audio signal associated with this stream. If you plan to output this signal to a PA system or other speakers, additional equipment may be necessary.

Graphics Card Video Ram (VRAM)
64 MB or more
(Note: Some general use laptops or integrated video cards do not have enough video ram to meet these requirements. Check your system.)

Memory (RAM)
Minimum: 512 MB
Recommended: 1 GB

Web Browser:
Firefox 3.0, Safari 3.0, IE 7.0, or later
Using Adobe Flash Player 10

Operating System:
Windows XP Service Pack 3.0 or higher
Mac OS 10.4 or higher

Register Now!

Witness one of the great debates of the new millennium. Devoted atheist, Christopher Hitchens, author of the best-selling God is Not Great, squares off with one of the most formidable debaters in the Christian world, Dr. William Lane Craig, on the topic: Does God Exist?
Moderated by Hugh Hewitt and hosted by Craig Hazen

Live Saturday Broadcast $98 Saturday Live

Sunday Rebroadcast In Your Time Zone $98 Sunday

Wednesday Rebroadcast In Your Time Zone $98 Wednesday

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