Science, Technology & Religion

Spring 2024

Description

This course looks at the relationship between science and religion in specific cultural contexts, including Asia, Europe, and North America. It examines the different ways that theologians, sociologists, philosophers, and scientists have approached this relationship and highlights points of conflict as well as agreement with respect to knowledge claims, moral outlooks and other issues. In addition, the course explores the impact of scientific developments on the beliefs and practices of a variety of religions as well as the ways technology has been deployed by religious practitioners.
Prerequisites: GE Oral Communication (A1); GE Written Communication (A2); GE Critical Thinking (A3); GE Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (B4) requirements, or consent of the instructor.

Class Notes

The class is offered entirely online with no set day/time. Students are expected to complete class work asynchronously.

Class Details

Instructor
Instructor Name (static text): 
Cootsona, Gregory S
Location

WWW ONLINE

Class Registration Information

Class #
1758
Course
SOCI 341 -
SECT 01
Units
3
Fees
Price TBA:
  • $ / unit
Capacity
12/12
Class Meeting Dates

01/22/2024 - 05/17/2024

Days

TBA

Times

SOCI 341 - SECT 01

Science, Technology & Religion

Class: 1758 Units: 3

M-F 01/22/2024 - 05/17/2024 TBA

This course looks at the relationship between science and religion in specific cultural contexts, including Asia, Europe, and North America. It examines the different ways that theologians, sociologists, philosophers, and scientists have approached this relationship and highlights points of conflict as well as agreement with respect to knowledge claims, moral outlooks and other issues. In addition, the course explores the impact of scientific developments on the beliefs and practices of a variety of religions as well as the ways technology has been deployed by religious practitioners.
Prerequisites: GE Oral Communication (A1); GE Written Communication (A2); GE Critical Thinking (A3); GE Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (B4) requirements, or consent of the instructor.

Class Notes

This course looks at the relationship between science and religion in specific cultural contexts, including Asia, Europe, and North America. It examines the different ways that theologians, sociologists, philosophers, and scientists have approached this relationship and highlights points of conflict as well as agreement with respect to knowledge claims, moral outlooks and other issues. In addition, the course explores the impact of scientific developments on the beliefs and practices of a variety of religions as well as the ways technology has been deployed by religious practitioners.

Instructor
Instructor Name (static text): 
Cootsona, Gregory S
Location
WWW ONLINE