Big History, the Big Bang, and the Big Book: The History of Science Meets the Tradition of Christianity - Science for Seminaries Resources

Big History, the Big Bang, and the Big Book: The History of Science Meets the Tradition of Christianity

In this course, taught at Biblical Theological Seminary, we will explore the intersection between the history of mainstream science and the beliefs of evangelical Christianity. As we look at each of the major branches of science, we will do so with an eye toward understanding how it impacts the thought and practice of Protestant evangelicalism.

  • Course Categories: Church History

  • Science Topics: History & Philosophy of Science, Life Sciences, Physics and Cosmos

  • Syllabus:
    Big History, the Big Bang, and the Big Book
  • Tags:
    astrophysics, Biological Evolution, science and religion, conservative protestant, physics and cosmos, history of science, Church History, genetics

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