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
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Mar
Mar
Theology and Emotions
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This seminar, taught by Thandeka at Andover Newton Seminary, uses movies, music, theater, liturgical theory, affective neuroscientific research and affective theological studies to retrieve the lost emotional foundation of liberal faith. Students use insights gained from this multidisciplinary work to create an in-class presentation of a new liturgical strategy that
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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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May
May
Statistics and Research Evaluation
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This course, taught by Howard G. Andersen at the Associated Canadian Theological Schools of Trinity Western University, covers basic statistics and research methods in counselling and marriage and family therapy. This includes an overview of basic quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques in clinical research, an exploration of program evaluation and
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May
May
What Does Science Prove?: Topics at the Intersection of Science and Religion
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This course, taught by Beth A. Rath at Borromeo Seminary, aims to develop both a better understanding of the world through studying a rich array of empirical research and a better understanding of key theological claims, particularly those that have an empirical component. Some of the themes that we investigate
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May
May
Faith and Science
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This course, taught by Fr. Sergius Halvorsen at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary, investigates the relationship between Orthodox Christianity and scientific inquiry. Students will critically reflect on the historical emergence of science as a discipline distinct from theology, and how major discoveries in the natural sciences have shaped the discourse
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Mar
Mar
Science and the Soul Seminar
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“Maimonides says religious people who have no awareness of science — he talks about astronomy in particular — are like people walking around the palace of the king who can’t find the gate. You really need science to enter the gate.” —Howard Smith, senior astrophysicist at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center Dr.
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Dec
Dec
Final Report
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In this final report, we summarize the activities and findings from the pilot Science for Seminaries project, in which several theological training institutions introduced scientific content in practical ways into their core educational programs. Course Categories: Biblical Studies, Church History, Ethics, General Theology, Pastoral Theology Science Topics: Earth Science & Environment,
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Sep
Sep
Foundations of Christian Ethics
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Course Description This course, taught by Kevin Jung at Wake Forest School of Divinity, is a survey of major themes, topics, and methods of contemporary Christian ethics. During the survey, we will explore how a particular method may shape one’s ethical analysis and evaluation with respect to various ethical issues,
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Sep
Sep
Philosophy of Human Nature
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Course Description The nature of the human person is a hotly debated subject among scientists, philosophers, and theologians. As science and technology advance, they seem to raise more questions than they answer about the nature of the human person. This course, taught by Kevin Jung at Wake Forest School of
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