Ethics Archives - Page 2 of 2 - Science for Seminaries
07
Dec

Humans in a Vast Universe: Astronomy and Cosmic Significance

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As we study the vast expanse of the universe, we are encountered with knowledge about origins and the expanding universe which shapes our understanding of where humanity fits into the story of the world. The perspective of looking outward at our galaxy and the estimated 400 billion galaxies beyond ours,

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07
Dec

What are exoplanets and how do we find them?

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How are new planets discovered? How are new planets quantified in terms of size, mass, density, material, temperature, etc.? In this short film, Dr. David Charbonneau provides an explanation for how inferences are made to determine planetary qualities, and how the use of innovative scientific methods in astronomy allows us

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20
Mar

Intro to Christian Ethics

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This introductory course, taught by Thandeka at Andover Newton Seminary, gives students a spectrum of theological, biblical, and neuroscientific resources for studying ethical reflections in the Christian West. The course pays particular attention to the ethical reflections of four formative figures in the Christian tradition -Paul, Augustine, Martin Luther, and

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24
May

Care for the Earth: Ethics and the Environment

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This course, taught by Dawn M. Nothwehr and Mark J. Potosnak at Catholic Theological Union, is an interdisciplinary basic introduction to environmental ethics from the perspective of the Catholic intellectual tradition. Various environmental ethics methods are explored, however, this course will focus on an inductive virtue ethics methodology. Through the

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24
May

Church Issues in Science and Technology

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This course, taught at Knox Theological Seminary, examines issues and opportunities facing the church today in theology, ethics, and apologetics related to modern science and technology. Course Categories: Ethics, General Theology Science Topics: Life Sciences Syllabus: Church Issues in Science and Technology Tags: cosmology, ethics, science and religion, technology, biology,

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10
Dec

Final Report

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In this final report, we summarize the activities and findings from the pilot Science for Seminaries project, in which several theological training institutions  introduced scientific content in practical ways into their core educational programs. Course Categories: Biblical Studies, Church History, Ethics, General Theology, Pastoral Theology Science Topics: Earth Science & Environment,

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06
Sep

Foundations of Christian Ethics

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Course Description This course, taught by Kevin Jung at Wake Forest School of Divinity, is a survey of major themes, topics, and methods of contemporary Christian ethics. During the survey, we will explore how a particular method may shape one’s ethical analysis and evaluation with respect to various ethical issues,

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06
Sep

Neuroethics

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Course Description This course, taught by Kevin Jung at Wake Forest School of Divinity, introduces students to central philosophical and ethical issues in neuroethics. In this course we explore two main areas of neuroethics: the neuroscience of ethics and the ethics of neuroscience. The neuroscience of ethics re-examines traditional philosophical

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06
Sep

Contemporary Theology and Ethics

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Course Description This course, taught by Paul Louis Metzger at Multnomah Biblical Seminary, considers major theological movements of the twentieth century and current directions. Contemporary ethical systems and issues are explored. Students articulate their own ethical system. Course Categories: Ethics, General Theology Science Topics: Earth Science & Environment, History &

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In furtherance of the AAAS mission of advancing science in service to society, AAAS|DoSER’s role in the Science for Seminaries project is to support efforts to integrate science into seminary education. AAAS|DoSER does not advise on or endorse the theological content of the participating seminaries.