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Apr 19, 2024
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CORE 465 - Beyond Belief: Science and Religion in America
Delivery: Other
The science versus religion narrative is popular among commentators on science and religion, but the relationship between science and religion is more complex than headlines of conflict and competition. This course explores the relationship between science and religion in America in broad terms. Topics include the role of science and religion in the life of the individual and in society, the history of the interaction between science and society and what influences have shaped that interaction. We will also examine what is it that scientists and religious practitioners are doing, and if it differs from what they often think they are doing. We will examine the characteristics of a “good” or “convincing” argument and how scientific and religious themes have been appropriated for political ends. We will use current events as case studies to demonstrate the intersection between science and religion.
3 credits
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