SCIENCE & CHRISTIANITY:
PHILOSOPHICAL ISSUES
Taught by Melissa Cain Travis
Conversations surrounding the intersection of science and Christianity often lack philosophical rigor, which has caused significant confusion and misunderstanding both inside and outside the church. Join Dr. Melissa Cain Travis as she leads a six-week, in-depth investigation of foundational philosophical issues that are key to achieving clarity and more productive dialogue. The course runs from October 21 – November 25 and will include curated reading selections, suggested video resources, and six live lecture and discussion sessions via Zoom.
Because of the highly interactive nature of the course, seats are limited, so register early!
Course participants will examine topics such as scientific materialism as a worldview, the limitations of science in the quest for knowledge about the world, how consciousness and rationality challenge the naturalistic paradigm, and the proper understanding of miracles and the supernatural in the context of a scientific age. In addition, the various models that have been proposed for the appropriate integration of scientific knowledge and the revealed truths of Christianity will be evaluated. Students will become better equipped to think, discuss, read, and write about these topics with the necessary philosophical insight and intellectual hospitality.
Schedule of Live Sessions
Required Texts
Printable Syllabus
Zoom #1
Reading and Viewing
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Reading and Viewing
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Reading and Viewing
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