Science and Religion Syllabi - Science for Seminaries

History of Global Christianity I

This course, taught by Nathan Jérémie-Brink at New Brunswick Theological Seminary, explores the history of Christianity from the second century to the middle of the fifteenth century. We will identify formative stages in Christianity’s development as a world religious movement and engage in various methods to consider key theological texts, terms, and traditions in historical […]

  • Course Categories: Church History

  • Science Topics: Health & Wellness, History & Philosophy of Science

  • Seminaries: New Brunswick Theological Seminary

  • Syllabus:
    History of Global Christianity I
  • Tags:
    biology, medicine, suffering, public health, Crusades, plague

History of Global Christianity II

This course, taught by Nathan Jérémie-Brink at New Brunswick Theological Seminary, explores the history of Christianity from 1450 to the present. We will identify the key themes and formative stages of Christianity’s global development from the era of reformations of Christian institutions and practices that followed, and the development of the Christian tradition as a […]

  • Course Categories: Church History

  • Science Topics: Health & Wellness, History & Philosophy of Science, Life Sciences

  • Seminaries: New Brunswick Theological Seminary

  • Syllabus:
    History of Global Christianity II
  • Tags:
    evolution, ecology, biology, scientific method, medicine, public health, virology, pandemics, epidemics

History of Science

This course, taught by Tim Sansbury at Knox Theological Seminary, examines the history of science, technology, and the philosophy of science from Aristotle to the present. The narrative is selected especially as it relates directly or indirectly to the history of the church and theology and reflects/influences broader cultural movements. The focus is on the […]

  • Course Categories: Church History

  • Science Topics: History & Philosophy of Science

  • Seminaries: Knox Theological Seminary

  • Syllabus:
    History of Science
  • Tags:
    history of science, cosmology, Philosophy of Science, technology

Intro to Christian Ethics

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 Friedrich Schleiermacher. Course Categories: Ethics […]

  • Course Categories: Ethics

  • Science Topics: Neuroscience, Brain, & Mind

  • Seminaries: Andover Newton Theological School

  • Syllabus:
    Intro to Christian Ethics
  • Tags:
    science and religion, theology and science, brain and mind, mainline protestant, Christian Ethics, neuroscience, ethics

Introduction to Christian Doctrine

This course, taught by David Han and Tony Richie at Pentecostal Theological Seminary, seeks to bring about a holistic doctrinal formation for those whose faith tradition and spiritual practices fall within the classical Pentecostal tradition. As an introductory course in doctrinal formation, the course does not necessarily expect that students will bring into classroom learning […]

  • Course Categories: General Theology

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

  • Seminaries: Pentecostal Theological Seminary

  • Syllabus:
    Introduction to Christian Doctrine
  • Tags:
    cosmology, astronomy, genetics, being human, race, Draper-White conflict thesis, origins, justice

Introduction to Christian Ethics

This course is taught by Reggie Williams at McCormick Theological Seminary. The content that students encounter in a seminary education, and in daily life, is both formative and becomes part of future decision making processes. recognized as one braided strand rather than separate parts when we consider the questions that Christians ask, “what shall we […]

  • Course Categories: Ethics

  • Science Topics: Earth Science & Environment, Neuroscience, Brain, & Mind, Physics and Cosmos

  • Seminaries: McCormick Theological Seminary

  • Syllabus:
    Introduction to Christian Ethics
  • Tags:
    cosmology, ecology, end of life, sexuality, social and racial justice, human enhancement, stewardship, war, Church & Society, Christian Ethics, neuroscience

Introduction to Christian Ethics

This course, taught by Christophe Ringer at Chicago Theological Seminary, is a critical introduction to moral discernment from a theological perspective. In particular, this course will focus on the theological diversity found within the Christian tradition with an emphasis on Christian social ethics. Throughout the course an emphasis will be placed on identifying their respective […]

  • Course Categories: Ethics

  • Science Topics: Technology & AI

  • Seminaries: Chicago Theological Seminary

  • Syllabus:
    Introduction to Christian Ethics
  • Tags:
    being human, artificial intelligence, transhumanism, ethics, technology

Introduction to Christian Theology

This course, taught by Anna Case-Winters and Linda Eastwood at McCormick Theological Seminary, is an introduction to Christian theology. The approach to theological inquiry is constructive, contextual, cross-cultural, conversational, and ecumenical. Attention is given to understanding basic church teachings (God, creation, humanity, Christ, Spirit, ‘last things’) in connection with contemporary issues affecting church and society. […]

  • Course Categories: General Theology

  • Science Topics: Earth Science & Environment

  • Seminaries: McCormick Theological Seminary

  • Syllabus:
    Introduction to Christian Theology
  • Tags:
    creationism, cosmology, biotechnology, ecology, human enhancement

Introduction to Church History: 1500 to the Present

This course, taught by Fr. Luke Dysinger at St. John’s Seminary, will introduce the history, theology, and spirituality of the Christian Church from 1500 to the present. The rich theological, spiritual, and moral heritage of Catholic thought during this period will be highlighted through study of primary sources. In order to profit from the cultural […]

Introduction to Moral Theology

This course, taught by Dawn M. Nothwehr at Catholic Theological Union, will examine the foundations of the Christian moral life. It begins with a brief historical overview of the Vatican II shift in moral theology which provides a contextual basis for understanding contemporary Catholic moral theology and ethical methods. This will be followed by an […]

  • Course Categories: Ethics

  • Science Topics: Neuroscience, Brain, & Mind

  • Seminaries: Catholic Theological Union

  • Syllabus:
    Introduction to Moral Theology
  • Tags:
    neuroscience, ethics, morality, consciousness, cognition, brain development, intelligence


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