Science and Religion Syllabi - Science for Seminaries

Spiritual Practices

This course, led by multiple small group leaders at Wartburg Theological Seminary, provides experiences and resources for faith development through plenary sessions, small groups (synchronous and asynchronous), reading a common text, meditating on the Scriptures, and communal and individual faith practices. Spiritual Practices explores classic and contemporary spiritual practices and fosters dwelling in God’s Word. […]

  • Course Categories: Pastoral Theology

  • Science Topics: Life Sciences

  • Seminaries: Wartburg Theological Seminary

  • Syllabus:
    Spiritual Practices
  • Tags:
    trauma, transhumanism, psychology, technology

Spirituality of the Twelve Steps

This course, taught by T. Patrick Milas at New Brunswick Theological Seminary, explores the problem of addiction and mandate for the Church in the solution: the embrace and elevation of healing ministry using the Twelve Steps. The course begins by reviewing the latest scientific evidence of addiction to delineate the scope of the problem in […]

  • Course Categories: Pastoral Theology

  • Science Topics: Health & Wellness, Neuroscience, Brain, & Mind

  • Seminaries: New Brunswick Theological Seminary

  • Syllabus:
    Spirituality of the Twelve Steps
  • Tags:
    drug addiction, therapy, pastoral care, addiction, alcoholism

Statistics and Research Evaluation

This course, taught by Howard G. Andersen at the Associated Canadian Theological Schools of Trinity Western University, covers basic statistics and research methods in counselling and marriage and family therapy. This includes an overview of basic quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques in clinical research, an exploration of program evaluation and evidence-based practice, and an introduction […]

  • Course Categories: Pastoral Theology

  • Science Topics: Neuroscience, Brain, & Mind

  • Syllabus:
    Statistics and Research Evaluation
  • Tags:
    conservative protestant, neuroscience, pastoral theology, psychology, Research Methods, statistics, brain and mind, evangelical

Survey of Systematic Theology

This course, taught by Robin Ryan at Catholic Theological Union, consists of an overview of the major topics that are treated in systematic theology. Students explore fundamental dimensions of the Judeo-Christian tradition, including: faith and revelation, the mystery of the Triune God, Jesus Christ, creation, Church, ministry, sin and grace, Mary and the saints, and […]

  • Course Categories: General Theology

  • Science Topics: History & Philosophy of Science

  • Seminaries: Catholic Theological Union

  • Syllabus:
    Survey of Systematic Theology
  • Tags:
    theology and science, faith and science

Systematic Theology

This course, taught by JoAnne Marie Terrell at Chicago Theological Seminary, goes over the nature of theological thinking and theological method. After completing the course in Systematic Theology, students should be able to: 1. Employ basic theological vocabulary; 2. Outline historical shifts in the elucidation of Western Christianity; 3. Identify major doctrines commonly held within […]

  • Course Categories: General Theology

  • Science Topics: History & Philosophy of Science

  • Seminaries: Chicago Theological Seminary

  • Syllabus:
    Systematic Theology
  • Tags:
    ethics, spirituality, scientific method, scientific process

Systematic Theology I

In this course, taught by Tim Sansbury at Knox Theological Seminary, students will examine the character of God, the creation, and the nature of humanity. The students will be introduced to pertinent biblical texts and themes, theological terms, key figures, and the importance of culture and history in framing various debates. As the first in […]

  • Course Categories: General Theology

  • Science Topics: Physics and Cosmos

  • Seminaries: Knox Theological Seminary

  • Syllabus:
    Systematic Theology I
  • Tags:
    cosmology, theological anthropology, natural sciences

Systematic Theology II

Course Description This course, taught by Frederick L. Ware at Howard University School of Divinity, examines the nature and method of theological discourse. Various theological perspectives on doctrines of Christian faith will be treated critically and systematically. Major doctrines (or themes) will include God, Christ, Holy Spirit, Creation, Theological Anthropology, Sin and Salvation, Church and […]

  • Course Categories: General Theology

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

  • Seminaries: Howard University School of Divinity

  • Syllabus:
    Systematic Theology II
  • Tags:
    evolution, Darwinism, theology, church doctrine, eschayology, theological anthropology, mainline protestant, natural sciences, theology of religions, major doctrines

Systematic Theology II

This course, taught by Mark Heim at Andover Newton Seminary, is the second semester of a two semester exposition and exploration of Christian theology. It deals with major Christian doctrines, their meaning, coherence, and interpretation. Course Categories: General Theology Science Topics: History & Philosophy of Science Seminaries: Andover Newton Theological School Syllabus: Systematic Theology II […]

  • Course Categories: General Theology

  • Science Topics: History & Philosophy of Science

  • Seminaries: Andover Newton Theological School

  • Syllabus:
    Systematic Theology II
  • Tags:
    history of science, theology, eschayology, systematic theology, mainline protestant, doctrine

Teaching and Learning

This course, taught by Arch Wong at Ambrose Seminary, uses group and experiential learning to provide participants with growing confidence in their identity as communicators in diverse teaching situations, aware of the diversities in learners and instructional methodologies relevant to Christian educational ministry. Course Categories: Pastoral Theology Science Topics: Neuroscience, Brain, & Mind Seminaries: Ambrose […]

  • Course Categories: Pastoral Theology

  • Science Topics: Neuroscience, Brain, & Mind

  • Seminaries: Ambrose Seminary

  • Syllabus:
    Teaching and Learning
  • Tags:
    neuroscience, behavioral sciences, plasticity, brain and mind, theology and emotions, memory

Teaching and Learning in Educational Ministry

This course, taught by Mary A. Love at Hood Theological Seminary, is an exploration of the processes involved in facilitating effective teaching and learning, especially as it impacts spiritual growth. It includes explorations of neuroscience, educational theories, neuromyths, and Jesus- the Master Teacher for the purpose of gaining information to improve the teaching ministry within […]

  • Course Categories: Pastoral Theology

  • Science Topics: Neuroscience, Brain, & Mind

  • Seminaries: Hood Theological Seminary

  • Syllabus:
    Teaching and Learning in Educational Ministry
  • Tags:
    learning, teaching, neuroscience, memory, cognition


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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.