The Intersection of Science and Theology: Evolutionary Theory and Creation

Audio Sample: Your browser does not support the audio element. No doubt you’ve wondered about the relationship between religion and science. This 12-lecture audio course vividly recounts the ways faith and reason have been understood throughout the Christian tradition. Since Pius XII wrote the papal encyclical Humani generis in 1950, scientific discovery has been a topic of lively discussion in the Church. A chemist by training, your guide to this journey through Christian thought is also the celebrated author of the 2011 book The Legacy of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. Using Chardin’s writings as a basis, you will look at God’s two greatest gifts to humans: the Bible and the natural world.You will begin by looking at how early Christian apologists, like Tertullian and Irenaeus, tackled questions about science. You will then move through history, looking at debates about faith and reason throughout the centuries. How has their research imbued scientists with a senseRead MoreAudio Sample: Your browser does not support the audio element. No doubt you’ve wondered about the relationship between religion and science. This 12-lecture audio course vividly recounts the ways faith and reason have been understood throughout the Christian tradition. Since Pius XII wrote the papal encyclical Humani generis in 1950, scientific discovery has been a topic of lively discussion in the Church. A chemist by training, your guide to this journey through Christian thought is also the celebrated author of the 2011 book The Legacy of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. Using Chardin’s writings as a basis, you will look at God’s two greatest gifts to humans: the Bible and the natural world.You will begin by looking at how early Christian apologists, like Tertullian and Irenaeus, tackled questions about science. You will then move through history, looking at debates about faith and reason throughout the centuries. How has their research imbued scientists with a sense of wonder and reverence for creation? Throughout this course, you will learn about the emergence of consciousness, freedom, and information during the evolution of the cosmos. Science offers an exciting method for exploring God’s creation and appreciating the role of religion. Embark on this exploration today. Note: For definitions of jargon, please refer to the accompanying study guide. Learn about downloadable programs. Your Free Electronic Study Guide! When you order this course, we will send you a free electronic study guide that you can access in 3 convenient ways: 1) You can check your order confirmation email. It will include a link that enables you to download your guide. 2) The back of your program package also contains a copy of this link. You can access your guide by simply entering this URL into your browser. 3) Your case of CDs or DVDs will contain a copy of your electronic guide on CD. Simply insert this disc into your computer’s CD/DVD drive to access your guide. Read Less