God’s Science: Biology, Genetics, and Theology
Paul Scherz
What do developments in biology, and genetics in particular, mean for theology?
You couldn’t ask for a more qualified guide than Prof. Paul Scherz, who holds a Ph.D. in genetics from Harvard and a Ph.D. in theology from Notre Dame. A superb lecturer, he will help you answer some of the most pressing questions of our time.
What do evolutionary theory and our growing understanding of genetics mean for Christian theology? In this audio course, you will gain a rich background on the relationship between science and religion, which the Catholic tradition views as source of concord and constructive dialogue. At the same time, you will consider how interpretations and applications of scientific discoveries could pose challenges to traditionally-held Christian beliefs.
In 12 lectures, you will:
This course is part of the Learn25 Collection.
Duration - 4h 40m.
Author - Paul Scherz.
Narrator - Not Yet Available.
Published Date - Saturday, 11 January 2025.
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What do developments in biology, and genetics in particular, mean for theology? You couldn’t ask for a more qualified guide than Prof. Paul Scherz, who holds a Ph.D. in genetics from Harvard and a Ph.D. in theology from Notre Dame. A superb lecturer, he will help you answer some of the most pressing questions of our time. What do evolutionary theory and our growing understanding of genetics mean for Christian theology? In this audio course, you will gain a rich background on the relationship between science and religion, which the Catholic tradition views as source of concord and constructive dialogue. At the same time, you will consider how interpretations and applications of scientific discoveries could pose challenges to traditionally-held Christian beliefs. In 12 lectures, you will: This course is part of the Learn25 Collection. Duration - 4h 40m. Author - Paul Scherz. Narrator - Not Yet Available. Published Date - Saturday, 11 January 2025.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:43
About the Presenter
Duration:00:01:23
Lecture 1: Is There a Conflict Between Science and Religion
Duration:00:20:50
Lecture 2: The Relationship Between Theology and Science
Duration:00:23:31
Lecture 3: Possible Tensions Between Science and Religion
Duration:00:23:37
Lecture 4: Origins of Evolutionary Theory in Genetics
Duration:00:23:18
Lecture 5: How Evolution and Genetics Came Together
Duration:00:22:47
Lecture 6: Concerns Over Divine Action
Duration:00:23:38
Lecture 7: Divine Causality in a Contingent World
Duration:00:23:21
Lecture 8: Problems in the Understanding of the Human Person
Duration:00:23:29
Lecture 9: Natural Law
Duration:00:23:31
Lecture 10: Evolution and the Human Mind
Duration:00:22:58
Lecture 11: Eugenics: The Abuse of Evolutionary Theory and Genetics
Duration:00:23:06
Lecture 12: Current Attempts to Apply Genetics and Evolution to Society
Duration:00:23:50
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:25