Marvin L. Bittinger, has been teaching, writing, and speaking for over 48 years. Since receiving his Ph. D. in mathematics Education from Purdue University in 1968, he has been at Indiana University – Purdue University at Indianapolis where is now a Professor Emeritus of Mathematics Education. He is one of Pearson Education’s top-selling authors, having sold over 13 million copies of his college mathematics textbooks in 250 books and editions. Dr. Bittinger is a regular speaker at mathematics education conferences, and at Christian conferences for college students, national Christian academic conferences, and churches.
Professor Bittinger’s hobbies include baseball, softball, golf, and hiking in Utah. Marv truly loved his time at Purdue, and his fondness for the university has carried over to his family. He and his wife, Elaine; sons, Lowell and Chris; and granddaughters, Emma, Sarah, Maggie, and Claire; have traveled near and far to support the Boilermakers (aka, “Makers”) in athletic competitions. In addition to watching Purdue softball games in Arizona and California, Marv also annually attends the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City.
The Faith Equation Speaking Engagements:
Marvin Bittinger has had a number of years experience hosting speaking arrangements about the Faith Equation. If you would like to contact Marvin about speaking at your event please click here.
Here are a number of his speaking engagements:
- April, 2004:
“Mathematics and the Christian Faith,”
North-South Carolina Association of Community Colleges, Spindale, NC. - April, 2004:
“Reflections on Thirty Years of Teaching and Writing Mathematics For Community College Mathematics Students,” North-South Carolina Association of Community Colleges, Spindale, NC. - April, 2005:
“Reflections on Thirty Years of Teaching and Writing Mathematics For Community College Mathematics Students,” Minnesota Association of Community College Mathematics Instructors; Duluth, MN. - October, 2005:
“Mathematics and Baseball,”
Fall Conference, Oregon-Washington Conference of Community College Mathematics Professors; Stevenson, WA - December, 2005:
“Mathematics and Baseball,” Northern California Community College Mathematics Association;
Monterrey, CA. - December 29, 2006:
Two Talks, “Mathematics and the Christ Faith, Pt 1,” and “Mathematics and the Christian Faith, Pt 2, Higher Dimensions,” MidWest Christmas Conference of Campus Crusade for Christ, Indianapolis, IN, 1000 students in attendance. - December 30, 2006:
Two Talks, “Mathematics and the Christ Faith, Pt 1,” and “Mathematics and the Christian Faith, Pt 2, Higher Dimensions,” MidSouth Christmas Conference of Campus Crusade for Christ, Greensboro, NC, 500 students in attendance. - January 4, 2007:
Two Talks, “Mathematics and the Christ Faith, Pt 1,” and “Mathematics and the Christian Faith, Pt 2, Higher Dimensions,” Denver Christmas Conference of Campus Crusade for Christ, Indianapolis, IN, 700 students in attendance. - April 5, 2007:
“The Faith Equation: How It Came About,” Women’s Philanthropic
Organization, One Talk: Scottsdale, AZ - June 3, 2007: “Mathematics and the Christian Faith,” Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences, Grantham, PA.
- Sept. 29, 2007:
“My Favorite Applications,” MichMATYC conference of Two-Year College Math teachers, Flint, MI. - Sept 11, 2007:
Guest appearance on The Drew Mariani Show, on Relevant Radio, a National Catholic radio network. - Sept 24, 2007:
Guest appearance on “AM Arizona,” on AZTV, a regional television network. - Sept 14, 2007: 60 min Guest Appearance radio CBRT-AM in Toronto, a call-in talk show hosted by Peter Syritt.
- 15) Nov 15, 2007: Two talks, “Mathematics & Christianity, Pt 1 – Proof in Mathematics and Religion,” and “Mathematics & Christianity, Pt. 2 – Higher Dimensions, Gödel’s Theorem,” Baptist Bible College, Clarks Summit, PA.
- Nov 15, 2007: “Mathematics & Baseball,” Baptist Bible College, Clarks Summit, PA.
- Dec 29, 2007:
Two talks, “Mathematics & Christianity, Pt 1 – Proof in Mathematics and Religion,” and “Mathematics & Christianity, Pt. 2 – Higher Dimensions, Gödel’s Theorem,” Southern California Christmas Conference of Campus Crusade for Christ, San Diego, CA. - Jan 15, 2008, 6 PM – 9 PM:
“Seminar on Mathematics & Christianity,” Phonics Phactory Christian School, Gresham, OR 97030. The seminar was in two parts, 6 – 7:15 PM, and 7:45 PM – 9 PM. - Jan 17, 2008: “Mathematics & the Christian Faith,” Canyonville Christian School, Canyonville, OR.
- Jan 30, 2008:
“The Faith Equation: A New Book Integrating Mathematics & Christianity,” Women’s Bible Study, Grace Community Church, Noblesville, IN. - April 26, 2008: “Mathematics & Christianity,” California Mathematics Council of Community Colleges, South Lake Tahoe, CA.
- June 28, 2008: “Statistical Studies on the power of Prayer,” National Faculty Leadership Conference, Faculty Commons, Washington, DC.
- Jan 29, 2009: “The Faith Equation: Defending Christianity Using Mathematics,” Indiana Apologetics Network, 7 PM, The Journey Church, Eagletown, IN.
- Oct 22, 2009: “Confessions of a Mathematician,” Campus Crusade for Christ Weekly Meeting, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.
- Feb, 2017, “Mathematical Evidence for Christianity, Phoenix Rescue Mission, Men’s Group. Phoenix, AZ.
- Feb, 2017, “Mathematical Evidence for Christianity, Phoenix Rescue Mission, Women’s Group. Phoenix, AZ.
- Numerous Christmas Conferences of Cru, last one given in 2016.
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