Religion and Science: Exploring the Intersection
Examine the relationship between religion and science through philosophical, theological, and scientific perspectives.
Examine the relationship between religion and science through philosophical, theological, and scientific perspectives.
This course explores the complex relationship between religion and science, addressing key questions at their intersection. It covers five main themes: the origins of the universe, Buddhism and science, evolution and design, theological implications of evolution, and human uniqueness. Through lectures by expert professors, readings, quizzes, and discussion prompts, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how religious and scientific worldviews interact, conflict, and potentially complement each other. The course aims to foster constructive cross-disciplinary conversations and encourage personal growth through dialogue across intellectual and spiritual boundaries.
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What you'll learn
Analyze various accounts of the origins of the universe from religious, philosophical, and scientific perspectives
Examine the compatibility of Buddhism with modern scientific thought
Evaluate arguments for intelligent design and their relationship to evolutionary theory
Explore theological challenges posed by evolutionary theory, particularly in Christian thought
Investigate the concept of human uniqueness from scientific, theological, and ethical standpoints
Develop skills in critically assessing arguments at the intersection of religion and science
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19 quizzes
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course examines the intricate relationship between religion and science, addressing key questions at their intersection. It covers five main themes: the origins of the universe from scientific and religious perspectives, the compatibility of Buddhism with modern science, the debate between evolution and intelligent design, theological implications of evolutionary theory, and the concept of human uniqueness in science and theology. Through lectures by expert professors, readings, quizzes, and discussion prompts, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how religious and scientific worldviews interact, conflict, and potentially complement each other. The course aims to foster constructive cross-disciplinary conversations and encourage personal growth through dialogue across intellectual and spiritual boundaries.
Introduction to the Course
Module 1 · 46 Minutes to complete
Science, Religion and the Origins of the Universe
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
BUDDHISM AND SCIENCE
Module 3 · 7 Hours to complete
EVOLUTION AND DESIGN
Module 4 · 6 Hours to complete
SIN, SUFFERING AND SALVATION: EVOLUTION'S THORNY ISSUES
Module 5 · 4 Hours to complete
HUMAN UNIQUENESS IN SCIENCE, THEOLOGY AND ETHICS
Module 6 · 4 Hours to complete
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Expert in Epistemology and Author of Metaepistemology and Relativism
Dr. Carter specializes in epistemology, focusing on topics such as virtue epistemology, epistemic luck, relativism, knowledge-how, and social epistemology. His book, Metaepistemology and Relativism, was published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2016.
Professor of Philosophy specializing in epistemology at UC Irvine and the University of Edinburgh.
Professor Duncan Pritchard FRSE is a prominent philosopher and the Chancellor’s Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Irvine, as well as a professor at the University of Edinburgh. Since joining Edinburgh in 2007 as Chair in Epistemology, he has focused his research on epistemology, authoring several influential works including Epistemic Luck and Scepticism: A Very Short Introduction. He teaches a range of courses such as Intellectual Humility, Introduction to Philosophy, and Philosophy and the Sciences, including a Chinese version of his introductory course.
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