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APT310: Theology in a Scientific World

Module Title Theology in a Scientific World
Module Code APT310
Module Tutor Michael Parsons
School Humanities
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 6
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description Students will be introduced to the inter-disciplinary area of science and Christian theology, survey major areas of conflict and develop advanced epistemological skills in relating these two apparently disparate modes of discourse. They will achieve an understanding of the major current issues in the field and why they are important.
Indicative Syllabus This course will cover: Ways of relating science and theology. Historical and philosophical perspectives; models and paradigms in scientific and theological reasoning; major conflict areas (including at least): the Galileo controversy, British Association meeting of 1860, geological origins, modern cosmology, evolution and bio-diversity, the mind-body problem and growth of secular scientism; Post-modernism and anti-science.
Learning Outcomes i. Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module students will:
a) be able to give an account of, and critically evaluate, key areas of conflict between science and theology;
b) be able to give an account of the rise of 'young earth' and 'special creation' theories and critically evaluate both the scientific and theological bases for them;
c) have an informed understanding of critical realism as applied to science and critically discuss its application to theological method;
d) be able to discuss critically the roles of models and paradigms in science and theology;
e) have an informed understanding of the various relationships between theology and cosmology, quantum theory, evolutionary biology and psychology;

ii. Skills
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to demonstrate that they:
a) can formulate and justify their own opinions and communicate them in appropriate ways clearly and cogently with appropriate evidence and support material;
b) show critical self-awareness about their own beliefs, commitments, and prejudices in interpretation;
c) demonstrate an advanced ability in handling source data, bibliographies and referencing;
d) have developed transferable research skills of discussion, debate and presentation;
e) are able to carry out research informed by new understanding and formulate their own working response to issues in science and theology.
Learning and Teaching Activities Staff/Student contact time: 15%
Student private study: 85%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 100% Coursework: Standard: 4000 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements None
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The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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