Intersect of Sci, Phil, Theo

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

This course highlights the dynamic evolution of scientific thought, its philosophical foundations, and the crucial interplay with theological perspectives. The relationship between science and the Catholic Church throughout history is a complex tapestry woven with conflict, coexistence, and collaboration. This course will focus mostly on relevant developments and events in Western Europe (where modern science began) and will trace this evolving relationship, revealing how each period’s scientific advancements and philosophical insights interacted with theological doctrines. The intricate tapestry of the relationship between science and the Catholic Church is woven with periods of conflict, coexistence, and collaboration, reflecting the evolving dynamics of human understanding. This course delves into how philosophical insights and scientific advancements have historically interacted with theological doctrines, influencing and shaping each other from antiquity through the modern era.