Introduction
In this module, we are going to learn how to responsibly navigate scientific discoveries and questions in the light of faith. There is a primal and unique bond between Christianity and science, and this course will help you articulate what that bond is, how that bond has existed in biblical history, and how it can affect the understanding of the “theology of science” today. It is critical to view the world as creation. We will read the appendix of In the Beginning and chapters two and three of Particles of Faith.
Module Objectives
Student will be able to:
- Summarize the consequences of faith in creation.
- Propose an analogy to demonstrate the relationship between faith and science.
- Name three guidelines for navigating science in the light of faith.
- Compose a brief essay.
Assignments
Feedback
- Review any comments from the professor.
Lectures
Watch the lecture for this module and the Purpose Nation Interview.
Note: I was homeschooling our kids at the time of interview. I did in fact begin work in my diocese as the Executive Director of Bishop Joseph Strickland’s St. Philip Institute in 2018.
Readings
- Pope Benedict XVI, In the Beginning, Appendix: “The Consequences of Faith in Creation.”
- Trasancos, Particles of Faith, Chapter 2: “Analogies about How Faith and Science Relate,” and Chapter 3: “Navigating Science in the Light of Faith.”
Essay
Compose a brief critical thinking (500-word minimum) essay to respond to these prompts:
- Select two single-sentence quotes from Pope Benedict XVI’s essay (appendix) and elaborate on what he means by them. 20 points each
- Propose your own analogy for the relationship between faith and science. 20 points
- What are three guidelines for navigating science in the light of faith? 20 points
- Content (see rubric) 10 points
- Expression (see rubric) 10 points
