Science & Religion: An Introductory Course with Denis Lamoureux

This course examines the nature of both science and religion and attempts to explore the possible relationships between them. The primary purpose is to dispel the popular myth that science and religion are entrenched in a never-ending conflict. As a result, this course argues that if the limits of both science and religion are respected, then their relationship can be complementary.

FORMAT

     Ÿ Hybrid (Flip) Class

     Ÿ 1.5 hours of online lectures per week done independently by each student

     Ÿ 1 hour Zoom Session with all students every Tuesday at 7 PM (ET)

           summaries, surveys, discussions, and Q&A

COURSE TOPICS

    1. Orientation & Meet the Instructor                                     26 Aug

    2. Introduction and Categories & Principles 1                         2 Sep

    3. Categories & Principles 2 & 3                                             9 Sep

         E Principles of Biblical Interpretation done thru term

    4. What is Religion?                                                               16 Sep

    5. What is Science?                                                                 23 Sep

    6. Models on Relationships between Science & Religion      30 Sep

    7. Intelligent Design & Natural Revelation                              7 Oct

    8. Break—No Online Lectures or Zoom Session                    

    9. Astronomy & the Galileo Affair                                          21 Oct

    10. Geology & the Biblical Flood                                            28 Oct

    11. Evolution & Darwin’s Religious Beliefs                              4 Nov

    12. Break—No Online Lectures or Zoom Session    

    13. Genesis 1-11: Biblical Accounts of Origins                        18 Nov

    14. Modern Origins Debate                                                       25 Nov

    15. Problem of Evil                                                                     2 Dec

15-minute video of course topics:

    https://sites.ualberta.ca/~dlamoure/350overview.mp4

COURSE MATERIALS

     Ÿ 20 hours of online lectures (audio-slides)

     Ÿ 200 pages of class notes

     Ÿ 100 pages of class handouts (diagrams)

• course schedule

All materials are FREE on the Course Homepage.

    Click Grey Boxes at the top of the page.

          https://sites.ualberta.ca/~dlamoure/350homepage.html

NOTE: The university course designation is CHTRC 350.

              Please disregard it and the requirements on the homepage.

INSTRUCTOR

    Denis O. Lamoureux, DDS, PhD (Theology), PhD (Biology)

        Professor of Science & Religion & Research Associate in Paleontology

        St. Joseph’s College, University of Alberta

     1-page resume:

         https://sites.ualberta.ca/~dlamoure/resumelamoureuxdenis.pdf

CERTIFICATE

      Issued upon completion of a personal reflection (2-3 pages)

COST

       Please register by Wednesday, September 22 and make a donation to either ASA or CSCA

• Donations to ASA can be made here
• Donations to CSCA can be made here

College Chapel

Paleontology Laboratory