Intro to Astrophysics Curriculum Set

The Study of Astronomical Questions with an Emphasis on Principles of Modern Physics

The word “astronomy” comes from two Greek words — one that means “star” and the other that means “to arrange.” Thus, very literally, the word astronomy means “to arrange stars.”

• Understand the nature of astronomy and astrophysics, focusing on the history of the Universe, from Earth to the furthest star
• Discover details about our solar system, including the sun, the terrestrial and Jovian planets, as well as the small solar system bodies
• Develop a creationist perspective regarding astrophysics

"The study of the planets and stars has a powerful purpose – its purpose is to bring us closer to God. Psalm 19:1 tells us that the heavens above declare God’s glory. Psalm 8:2-8 goes further in pointing out that even though we are very tiny compared to the universe, we are very special in God’s sight. Romans 1:18-20 builds upon this, arguing that the world around us demonstrates that God exists, and is very powerful so that men are without excuse." –Dr. Danny Faulkner (from Astrophysics: An Introduction)