Science and Religion Syllabi - Science for Seminaries

Liturgy: Principles and Practices

This course, taught by Anne McGowan at Catholic Theological Union, introduces ritual, ecclesial, theological, and practical foundations of liturgy and liturgical celebrations in preparation for ministry in diverse pastoral and cultural contexts. Course Categories: Pastoral Theology Science Topics: Earth Science & Environment, Neuroscience, Brain, & Mind Seminaries: Catholic Theological Union Syllabus: Liturgy: Principles and Practices […]

  • Course Categories: Pastoral Theology

  • Science Topics: Earth Science & Environment, Neuroscience, Brain, & Mind

  • Seminaries: Catholic Theological Union

  • Syllabus:
    Liturgy: Principles and Practices
  • Tags:
    neuroscience, psychology, science and religion, ecology, church worship, music

Logic

This course, taught by Alan Vincelette and Janice Daurio at St. John’s Seminary, is a study of the logic of classical logic including definitions, categorical propositions, syllogisms, truth tables, and fallacies, and modern logic including Mill’s methods, predicate logic, modal logic, the scientific method, and the linguistic analysis of names, descriptions, concepts, and statements. Course […]

  • Course Categories: Philosophy

  • Science Topics: History & Philosophy of Science

  • Seminaries: St. John's Seminary

  • Syllabus:
    Logic
  • Tags:
    scientific method, scientific process

Lutheran Ethics

This course, taught by Craig Nessan at Wartburg Theological Seminary, examines the field of Christian ethics, paying attention to distinctively Lutheran themes. Presentations and readings examine how Lutheran theology shapes ethical reflection for the church in mission. How do the Word of God, law and gospel, sacraments, liturgy, reason, science, theology of the cross, Christian […]

  • Course Categories: Ethics

  • Science Topics: History & Philosophy of Science

  • Seminaries: Wartburg Theological Seminary

  • Syllabus:
    Lutheran Ethics
  • Tags:
    scientific process, healthcare, genetics, scientific method, theology and science

M.Div. Review

This course, taught by Russell Haitch at Bethany Theological Seminary, is the culmination of the M.Div. curriculum. It challenges students to pull together prior course work and ministry formation with a view toward future learning and ministry. Particular topics change from year to year, but four ongoing goals are perennial. The course is designed to […]

  • Course Categories: Pastoral Theology

  • Science Topics: Life Sciences

  • Seminaries: Bethany Theological Seminary

  • Syllabus:
    M.Div. Review
  • Tags:
    human nature, genetic editing, human dignity, CRISPR

Medical Ethics

The purpose of this course, taught by Fr. Tad Pacholczyk at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, is to provide an introduction to the subject of biomedical ethics within the context of Roman Catholic theology and teaching. The course objectives are to prepare the student with: (1) a familiar knowledge and an understanding of the bioethical magisterium regarding many […]

  • Course Categories: Ethics

  • Science Topics: Health & Wellness, Life Sciences

  • Seminaries: Kenrick-Glennon Seminary

  • Syllabus:
    Biomedical Ethics
  • Tags:
    sexuality, biomedical ethics, end of life, gender identity

Mental Health Diagnosis/Abnormal Psychology and Assessment

This course, taught by Tom A. Biller at Pentecostal Theological Seminary, focuses on the diagnosis of mental disorders as coded in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders of the American Psychiatric Association, and the International Classification of Diseases. Students will be provided the opportunity to integrate the Theocentric (God-Centered) Model within the scope […]

Metaphysics

This course, taught by Michael E. Rombeiro at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, aims to teach its students to understand the central problems in classical metaphysics and the solutions proposed by some of the major philosophers of the ancient and medieval periods. Course Categories: Philosophy Science Topics: Life Sciences, Physics and Cosmos Syllabus: Metaphysics Tags: metaphysics, […]

  • Course Categories: Philosophy

  • Science Topics: Life Sciences, Physics and Cosmos

  • Syllabus:
    Metaphysics
  • Tags:
    metaphysics, evolution, astronomy, Philosophy of Religion, biology, life sciences, catholic, orthodox

Metaphysics

This course, taught by Alan Vincelette at St. John’s Seminary, is a study of the ultimate nature of spiritual reality, including materialism vs. idealism, essence and existence, potentiality and actuality, identity, the transcendentals, and the laws of thought. Course Categories: Philosophy Science Topics: History & Philosophy of Science Seminaries: St. John’s Seminary Syllabus: Metaphysics Tags: […]

  • Course Categories: Philosophy

  • Science Topics: History & Philosophy of Science

  • Seminaries: St. John's Seminary

  • Syllabus:
    Metaphysics
  • Tags:
    physics, Philosophy of Science, quantum mechanics, metaphysics, free will

Ministry Across Generations

This course, taught by Russell Haitch at Bethany Theological Seminary, looks at Christian ministry across the lifespan. It aims to (a) increase understanding of the human lifespan by drawing upon insights from theology, psychology, and neuroscience; and (b) help student do ministerial activities and address spiritual issues pertaining to each stage of life. Most written […]

  • Course Categories: Pastoral Theology

  • Science Topics: Neuroscience, Brain, & Mind

  • Seminaries: Bethany Theological Seminary

  • Syllabus:
    Ministry Across Generations
  • Tags:
    neuroscience, psychology, brain health, dementia, alzheimers, brain development

Mission in Cultural and Religious Contexts

This class, taught by Boubakar Sanou at Seventh-Day Adventist Theological Seminary, explores missiological principles with an emphasis on the cultural and religious context, the development of cultural sensitivity, and cross-cultural communication skills for Christian witness. Course Categories: Church History Science Topics: Neuroscience, Brain, & Mind Seminaries: Seventh-Day Adventist Theology Seminary at Andrews University Syllabus: Mission […]

  • Course Categories: Church History

  • Science Topics: Neuroscience, Brain, & Mind

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

  • Syllabus:
    Mission in Cultural and Religious Contexts Syllabus
  • Tags:
    social psychology, missions, culture, intercultural communication


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