Gingrich's lecture will be the first in a series of lectures on faith and culture; scientist and author Gerald Schroeder is scheduled to speak on November 17 on "Faith and Science." Dr. Schroeder has written several books on science and religion, including “Genesis and the Big Bang,” “The Science of God,” “The Hidden Face of God,” and most recently “God According to God.”
A book signing with long-time Montreat College Professor of History Dr. William R. Forstchen will follow the lecture. Drs. Gingrich and Forstchen have co-authored numerous New York Times bestsellers. This event is open to the public. General Admission tickets are $10.00. VIP tickets are $35.00 and include a complimentary autographed copy of the forthcoming “To Try Men's Souls” by Dr. Newt Gingrich and Dr. William R. Forstchen. Student tickets are $5.00 (with student I.D.). For complete ticket information, event details, and to purchase tickets, call 800-965-9324, visit www.iTickets.com, or http://www.itickets.com/events/235083.html.
Newt Gingrich served as a member of Congress for twenty years and as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999. The holder of a Ph.D. in Modern European History from Tulane University, he is the author of several books, including: “Saving Lives and Saving Money” and the New York Times bestsellers “Real Change,” “Winning the Future,” and “Rediscovering God in America.”
William R. Forstchen currently serves as a Faculty Fellow at Montreat College, where he has taught History since 1993. He earned his doctorate from Purdue University, specializing in Military History and the History of Technology. He is the author of more than 40 books, including New York Times bestsellers, “Pearl Harbor” and “Gettysburg.”