Life Sciences Archives - Page 2 of 6 - Science for Seminaries

09
Jul

Science, Faith and Healing in the History of Christianity and African Diasporic Religion

By McKenzie Prillaman • In • Comments Off

This project and course, convened by Sharon J. Grant at Hood Theological Seminary, is designed to integrate scientific theory and theological inquiry to explore humanity’s universal quest for healing and well-being. This interdisciplinary approach will occur in a cultural setting outside of the North American context. Guest lecturers who are

18
Jun

M.Div. Review

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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.

17
Jun

Medical Ethics

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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

03
Jun

Spiritual Practices

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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

29
May

Old Testament Survey I

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This course, taught by Seth B. Tarrer at Knox Theological Seminary, is the first of two courses introducing the literature and theology of the Old Testament. We will cover the Pentateuch and the Historical books (Joshua, Judges, Samuel, Kings, Chronicles, Ezra-Nehemiah). This course provides a detailed study of the text,

29
May

Theological Anthropology

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This course, taught by Daniel P. Horan at Catholic Theological Union, offers an historical and contextual approach to the key themes of theological anthropology including creation, nature, grace, sin, and eschatology, among others. Special attention is given throughout the course to the relationships between theology and science, traditions and cultures,

27
May

Pentateuch

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This course, taught by Beth Stovell at Ambrose Seminary, is an introduction to Old Testament studies and exegetical skills through the study of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Course Categories: Biblical Studies Science Topics: Life Sciences Seminaries: Ambrose Seminary Syllabus: Pentateuch Tags: evolution, Biological Evolution, evolutionary developmental biology

13
Feb

Trinity and Creation

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This course, taught by Jeremy Blackwood at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology, introduces the student to the vast heritage of the Judeo-Christian experience of, and reflection on, God and creation. It treats of the principle conceptions of God as found in the Bible and in magisterial documents, as

20
Aug

Theological Anthropology (BTS)

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This course, taught by Nate Inglis at Bethany Theological Seminary, considers human nature in relation to God, intersecting with questions of grace, sin, salvation, and the person of Jesus Christ. By putting traditional Christian views of humanity in dialogue with insights from the natural and social sciences, this course focuses

20
Aug

Science, Theology, and Ministry

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This course, taught by Russell Haitch at Bethany Theological Seminary, deals with how Christians can see God in a scientific world. Science and theology both seek to understand reality, but they take different tacks, which can lead to feelings of conflict at places of intersection or a chasm of non-interaction,

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.