Science and Religion Syllabi - Science for Seminaries

Introduction to Old Testament

This course, taught by Terry Ann Smith at New Brunswick Theological Seminary, will offer a brief but comprehensive overview of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament by examining the text’s historical, literary and theological origins in the life of ancient Israel. The Old Testament/Hebrew Bible is formative for Christianity (and Judaism) and used as a guide by […]

  • Course Categories: Biblical Studies

  • Science Topics: Social Sciences, Earth Science & Environment

  • Seminaries: New Brunswick Theological Seminary

  • Syllabus:
    Introduction to Old Testament
  • Tags:
    ecology, creation care, natural sciences, gender, environmental justice, racial justice

Introduction to Pastoral Care

This course is taught by Angela Reed at George W. Truett Theological Seminary. Pastoral care is a fundamental component of every minister’s work. Ministers who want to be effective must develop and refine knowledge and skills for supporting and encouraging others through the joys and pains of life’s journey, recognizing their own world-view and the […]

  • Course Categories: Pastoral Theology

  • Science Topics: Neuroscience, Brain, & Mind

  • Seminaries: George W. Truett Seminary at Baylor University

  • Syllabus:
    Introduction to Pastoral Care
  • Tags:
    psychology, mental illness

Introduction to the Christian Spiritual Life

This course, taught by C. Vanessa White at Catholic Theological Union, is an introduction to Christian spirituality and the practices and values that comprise it. The course offers a survey of the components that are included in the five aspects of the spiritual journey: context, participants, content, process and aspiration. These will be considered in […]

Introduction to the Hebrew Bible

This course, taught by John Ahn at Howard University School of Divinity, has 5 learning outcomes: (1) to ascertain and articulate a working knowledge of the contents of the Hebrew Bible (2) to demonstrate knowledge of the cultural and religious development of ancient Israel (3) to analyze classical and especially contemporary approaches to interpreting the […]

  • Course Categories: Biblical Studies

  • Science Topics: Earth Science & Environment

  • Seminaries: Howard University School of Divinity

  • Syllabus:
    Introduction to the Hebrew Bible
  • Tags:
    climate change, paleoclimatology, Hebrew Bible, science and religion, mainline protestant, biblical studies

Introduction to the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament 2

An introduction to the literature and thought of the Hebrew Bible, considered in the light of the historical contexts of its formation and its ongoing theological importance to the life and faith of the Church. The course, taught by Paul K.-K. Cho at Wesley Theological Seminary, is the second part of a year-long sequence and […]

  • Course Categories: Biblical Studies

  • Science Topics: History & Philosophy of Science, Neuroscience, Brain, & Mind

  • Seminaries: Wesley Theological Seminary

  • Syllabus:
    Introduction to the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament 2
  • Tags:
    history of science, trauma

Introduction to Theological Reflection

This course, taught by Nate Inglis at Bethany Theological Seminary, introduces theology as a practice of creative and critical reflection on humanity, the world, God, and Jesus from a faith perspective. In this class, perennial theological themes are placed in dialogue with insights from the natural sciences and current social justice issues that challenge Christian […]

  • Course Categories: General Theology

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

  • Seminaries: Bethany Theological Seminary

  • Syllabus:
    Introduction to Theological Reflection Syllabus
  • Tags:
    history of science, human nature, theology, cosmology, ecology, social and racial justice, gender and feminism

Introduction to Theology

This course, taught by Ted Vial at Iliff School of Theology, is an introduction to Christian theology will focus on systematic theology, that is, what are the traditional loci (topics or rubrics) that form a complete theological system, how do they fit together, and how does thinking them as a system influence theological thinking? We […]

  • Course Categories: General Theology

  • Science Topics: Neuroscience, Brain, & Mind

  • Seminaries: Iliff School of Theology

  • Syllabus:
    Introduction to Theology
  • Tags:
    artificial intelligence, technology, being human, intelligence

Issues in Origins

This course, taught by Martin Hanna and Randy Younker at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University, is a study of current creation and evolutionary models regarding the origin, age, and change of the earth and its life. Specific topics include the historical development of these models; their biblical, philosophical, and scientific foundations; and […]

  • Course Categories: General Theology

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

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

  • Syllabus:
    Issues in Origins Syllabus
  • Tags:
    evolution, history of science, cosmology, origins of universe, evolutionary theory

Issues in the Doctrines of Creation and Anthropology

This course, taught at Oral Roberts University, is an analysis of the scientific, biblical, theological, historical, and ethical foundations for incorporating creation care as an integral component of a Christian worldview. Course Categories: General Theology Science Topics: Earth Science & Environment Syllabus: Issues in the Doctrines of Creation and Anthropology Tags: theology, Anthropology, science and […]

  • Course Categories: General Theology

  • Science Topics: Earth Science & Environment

  • Syllabus:
    Issues in the Doctrines of Creation and Anthropology
  • Tags:
    theology, Anthropology, science and religion, environmental science, ecology, evangelical, conservative protestant, creation care

Johannine Tradition

The Gospels and Letters of John have been very influential in the shaping of Christian theology. In this course, taught by Fr. Michael Patella at Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary, students will closely read the texts to provide an examination of the Johannine corpus within its theological, social, and historical context. Course Categories: […]

  • Course Categories: Biblical Studies

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

  • Seminaries: Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary

  • Syllabus:
    Johannine Tradition
  • Tags:
    origins of the universe, evolution, history of science, astrophysics


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