Science and Religion Syllabi - Science for Seminaries

A Biblical Theology of Suffering and Hope

This course, taught by Beth Stovell at Ambrose Seminary, discusses suffering and hope. Suffering is experienced both individually and in communities all over the world. How does Scripture help us to understand the nature of suffering and how to respond to suffering? How is the Christian hope understood in light of suffering? This course will […]

Analyzing Systems of Privilege

This class, taught by Beth Tanner and Micah McCreary at New Brunswick Theological Seminary, is the second portion of IN 331. During the semester, students will engage in readings, videos, and class interactions around the issues of privilege in all forms of oppression. The class will focus on the ways the sciences and theology have […]

  • Course Categories: Pastoral Theology

  • Science Topics: Social Sciences

  • Seminaries: New Brunswick Theological Seminary

  • Syllabus:
    Analyzing Systems of Privilege
  • Tags:
    race, socioeconomic status, racial justice, privilege, oppression

Anthropology, Creation, Grace and Eschatology

This course, taught by Ronald T. Kunkel at Mundelein Seminary, will treat the Christian understanding of the origin and destiny of the universe and humanity. Encompassing the major themes of creation, the human person, sin, grace and eschatology, we will carefully consider topics such as the image of God, freedom, the doctrine of Original Sin, […]

Apologetics and World Religions

This course, taught at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School, is an introduction to the biblical, theological, and philosophical foundations of Christian Apologetics. It includes an examination of various apologetic methodologies. Attention is given to defending the Christian worldview in response to the challenges of the 21st century. This course also surveys the history, worldview, […]

  • Course Categories: General Theology

  • Science Topics: Life Sciences

  • Syllabus:
    Apologetics and World Religions
  • Tags:
    cell biology, evangelical, conservative protestant, apologetics, worldview, history of world religions, evolution, science and religion, biochemistry

Archaeology of the Bible

This course, taught by Robert Bates at Seventh-Day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University, introduces students to the archaeology of the Land of the Bible and its and material culture. It examines selected topics on how the Bible is understood with the aid of archaeology and surveys the peoples and cultures of the Bible from […]

  • Course Categories: Biblical Studies

  • Science Topics: Earth Science & Environment

  • Seminaries: Seventh-Day Adventist Theology Seminary at Andrews University

  • Syllabus:
    Archaeology of the Bible Syllabus
  • Tags:
    archaeology, scientific process, science and truth, stratigraphy, geology, chronology

Being Human

What is a human being? What does it mean to be a human person? Is there a purpose to human life? Do human beings have intrinsic dignity? Does human life extend beyond death? This course, taught by Patrick S. Franklin at Providence Theological Seminary, will explore these and other important questions concerning human existence. Course […]

  • Course Categories: General Theology

  • Science Topics: Life Sciences

  • Syllabus:
    Being Human
  • Tags:
    human dignity, being human, evolution, Anthropology, social science, theological anthropology, life sciences, evangelical, conservative protestant

Biblical and Theological Foundations for Counseling

This course, taught by Kristin Kellen at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, is a foundational course for students that examines the biblical and theological foundations of biblical counseling. The student will lean the epistemological, anthropological, and methodological presuppositions for biblical counseling. The student will learn distinctively Christian concepts for understanding people, their problems, how they change, […]

Biblical Archaeology

This course, taught by Charles K. Samson at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, is an expansive, thorough, and experienced introduction into the historical world of the Bible, with a view towards explaining—in both a classroom setting and, especially, in situ—the Sacred Scriptures in the light of important archaeological discoveries and considerations that provide a uniquely fruitful context for […]

  • Course Categories: Biblical Studies

  • Science Topics: Archaeology

  • Seminaries: Kenrick-Glennon Seminary

  • Syllabus:
    Biblical Archaeology
  • Tags:
    Christian History, History, archaeology

Biblical Counseling

This course, taught by B. Tate Cockrell at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, is an introduction to biblical counseling theory and practice, including a focus on how Scripture and theology form the foundation and substance for counseling, biblical concepts for understanding people and their problems, and biblical methods of change. Course Categories: Pastoral Theology Science Topics: […]

  • Course Categories: Pastoral Theology

  • Science Topics: Neuroscience, Brain, & Mind

  • Seminaries: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

  • Syllabus:
    Biblical Counseling
  • Tags:
    counseling, pastoral care and counseling, trauma, compassion fatigue, resilience

Biblical Interpretation Exploring Genesis

Students in this course, taught by Karen Winslow or Moises Lopez, are introduced to the Old Testament and the inductive method of interpretation through an exploration of the book of Genesis, practicing close readings of the text and paying attention to genre and historical and literary contexts. Course material also helps seminarians participate in the […]

  • Course Categories: Biblical Studies

  • Science Topics: Life Sciences, Physics and Cosmos

  • Seminaries: Azusa Pacific Seminary

  • Syllabus:
    Biblical Interpretation Exploring Genesis
  • Tags:
    evolution, astronomy, cell biology, galaxies, planets, microbiology, space

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