REL 30000 Religion, Science, and Faith

(GE-Phl-Rel) This course is an overview of the dialogue between science and religion. Although the material will generally be limited to science and its relation to Judeo-Christian thought and perspective, reference will be made to other faith traditions. Discussion will include the following topics: relationship of science and Christianity, problems of reductionism in science and religion, understanding human nature and the role of religion, and philosophical and theological views of evolutionary science.

Credits

Prerequisite

ENGL 17000 or HIS 10000 or three credit hours of philosophy (PHL 10200 or higher) or three credit hours of religion (REL 15000 or higher) or permission of dean.

Offered

Spring semester only.