Science and Religion from Newton to the Present
Explore historical views regarding the relationship between science and religion since the time of Isaac Newton. Analyze controversies about mechanical philosophy, natural theology, evolution, the Big Bang, free will, selfish genes, and miracles through primary source readings. Explore the societal impacts of these controversies. Core Texts and Ideas 371T and 375 (Topic: Sci/Religion: Newton-Present) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Prerequisites & course information
Explore historical views regarding the relationship between science and religion since the time of Isaac Newton. Analyze controversies about mechanical philosophy, natural theology, evolution, the Big Bang, free will, selfish genes, and miracles through primary source readings. Explore the societal impacts of these controversies. Core Texts and Ideas 371T and 375 (Topic: Sci/Religion: Newton-Present) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027