This is a course of lectures, films and seminars. It aims to identify some of the key similarities and differences between western science and religion, and to set these in the context of larger issues concerning the nature of belief systems and traditions. In addition, the course aims to introduce students to recent and current research and media treatments of the science and religion 'issue'. Notes on some of the films are available via the Science in Film web page. There is a readings and resources page for this course.
Students attend and participate in all lectures, seminars and film showings.
Students attend and participate in all lectures, seminars and film showings. God, Science and Knowledge. An historical Deconstruction. The Scopes Trial. Causal, Teleological and other styles of explanation.