Religion and The Theory of Science    NEW!

How do religion and science relate to one another? Are they fundamentally in conflict, entirely separate, or capable of meaningful dialogue and integration? This course explores these enduring questions through the influential framework of Ian Barbour, who identified four primary models describing how religion and science interact: Conflict, Independence, Dialogue, and Integration.

Students will examine the nature of religious belief alongside the methods, assumptions, and limits of scientific inquiry. Topics include cosmology, evolution, human nature, divine action, and ethics, with careful attention to where tensions arise and where constructive engagement is possible. Through thoughtful discussion and analysis, participants will gain tools to better understand one of the most significant intellectual conversations shaping the modern world.  This course is open to both new and returning students.