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
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Introduction to Theological Reflection
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Biological Evolution and the Kinship of All Life
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Charles Darwin once said, "the crust of the earth is a vast museum." Today, we have access to innovative technology and years of valuable research data that allow us to observe this dynamic museum of the world in a new way. Modern genetics has given insight into the mechanisms driving
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Dec
Dec
Tiktaalik: Evidence of Evolutionary Change
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Thinking about time on the scale of tens of millions of years is a concept that a paleontologist deals with on a regular basis. In this intriguing short film, Dr. Neil Shubin discusses the discovery of a fossil that seems to bridge the gap between life in water and life
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Dec
Dec
What Makes Evolution a Theory?
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What is a theory? Does the observation of gravitational force involve the same process of definition as gravitational theory? The misconceptions surrounding the term “theory” stem from differences in how the term is defined between scientists and the average non-scientist. Dr. Jeff Hardin discusses the key ideas relating to the
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Dec
Dec
To Be Human: Genetics, Origins, and Identity
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What does it mean to be human? We often strive to understand our uniqueness in this world by evaluating differences between ourselves and other living organisms. Instead, could it be more productive to observe the similarities that exist between species and understand who we are in light of common ancestry?
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May
May
Torah and Prophets: Exodus – 2 Kings
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This course studies the Old Testament as Christian Scripture by examining Exodus through 2 Kings with a focus on the women and men who formed and preserved Israel. The prophets and prophetic books that relate to this period will also be read and interpreted. Course Categories: Biblical Studies Science Topics:
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May
May
Thinking and Interpreting Theologically
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This course, taught by Patrick S. Franklin at Providence Theological Seminary, aims to expand students’ competence in biblical interpretation and theological reflection. Students will develop a deeper understanding of theological study as formative spiritual discipline essential to shaping the mind and heart for ministry praxis and cultural engagement. Within this
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May
May
Theology and Cosmology
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This course, taught at St. Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, will explore the significance of developing a properly theological interpretation of modern cosmology. Course Categories: General Theology Science Topics: Life Sciences, Physics and Cosmos Syllabus: Theology and Cosmology Tags: evolution, theology, cosmology, quantum mechanics, life sciences, theology and cosmology,
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May
May
Theological Anthropology
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The Christian gospel offers a particular and inspiring vision of the human person. This vision is grounded upon the person and work of Jesus Christ and is enlivened by the gift of the Spirit. The purpose of Christian theological anthropology is to explore the mystery of the human person in
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