Course Information:
15 Lessons in length-While individuals can register for the course as a standalone course, Faith and Science is also one of six courses in tier two of the Catechetical Certificate Program. If done within the Catechetical Certificate Program, the two step course sequence of tier one must be completed prior to enrolling in this course.
Course Description:
In this course students will explore the relationship between faith and science. The course begins with an overview of various approaches to answering whether faith and science are compatible with one another. Drawing from the theological basis provided in the two-step introductory course, students will examine key issues in the relationship between faith and science, such as whether science rules out a personal God, the relationship between Genesis and biological evolution, and science and morality. Next, students will take a look at questions surrounding the relationship between technology, social media, and human life. The aim of the course is to provide future catechists with the ability to better understand and be prepared to answer questions in this key area of social dispute, which gives many young believers trouble today.
Course Features
- Lectures 30
- Quizzes 4
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 1
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Self
Curriculum
- 21 Sections
- 30 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Lesson 1: Faith and Reason2
- Lesson 2: Is Faith Compatible with Science?2
- Lesson 3: Faith & Science: A Historical Overview2
- Lesson 4: Does Science Exclude Belief in a Personal God?2
- Quiz 1-Lessons 1-41
- Lesson 5: Theology of Creation & Genesis2
- Lesson 6: Creation & Evolution2
- Lesson 7: Imago Dei & Evolution2
- Lesson 8: The Human Family & Evolution2
- Quiz 2-Lessons 5-81
- Midcourse PaperThe midcourse paper can be written on one of three topics. 1) Students may address the general question of the compatibility between faith and science. 2) Students can discuss the importance of catechesis in forming a Christian worldview in light of challenges by contemporary science. 3) Students can address the relationship between the scientific theory of evolution and the Christian faith. Regardless of what option is chosen, the paper should include discussion of how the topic can be taught to students entrusted to their care as catechists.1
- Lesson 9: Science & The Good Life2
- Lesson 10: Technology & Human Society2
- Lesson 11: Technology & Human Death2
- Lesson 12: Technology & Human Life2
- Quiz 3-Lessons 9-121
- Lesson 13: Faith & Food2
- Lesson 14: Social Media & Human Life2
- Lesson 15: Social Media & The Good Life2
- Quiz 4-Lessons 13-151
- Final Project: OptionalThe final project is optional. Students can submit a paper of any kind they like, such as a reflection or thesis paper, and receive feedback from the instructor. Alternatively, students can also submit a sample syllabi or lesson plan for teaching the material learned in this course to be reviewed and receive feedback on.1
