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Science and Christian Theology: Historical and Theological Perspectives 3/4 (DV0062)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : DIV-3-SCITHEO

This course explores the reasons for the perceived antagonism between the disciplines of natural science and Christian theology from the time of Galileo, and considers a number of theological responses to this antagonism.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Theology and Ethics, (School of Divinity, Schedule B)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	09:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students should gain a critical understanding of the ways in which the natural sciences have challenged traditional theological thinking, through a respectful understanding of the science involved; and they should begin to understand the ways in which theologians, historically and in the present day, have responded to that challenge.