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 : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

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

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
12/01/2009	09:00	10:50	Baillie Room, New College	Central

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.