This course, taught by Fr. Sergius Halvorsen at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary, investigates the relationship between Orthodox Christianity and scientific inquiry. Students will critically reflect on the historical emergence of science as a discipline distinct from theology, and how major discoveries in the natural sciences have shaped the discourse concerning Christianity in public life. Topics covered in the class include: cosmology; evolution; genetics; classical and quantum physics; sociology; medicine; neurobiology and the science of consciousness. Students will consider how scientific discovery affects theological understanding, and how Christian faith guides the application of science and technology. Providing students with a foundation in scientific discourse, this course will also give students an opportunity to craft Orthodox Christian apologetics.

Seminary: St. John Vianney Theological Seminary
Keywords: Evolution, history of science, neuroscience, cosmology, technology, quantum mechanics, ecology, bioethics, faith and science