Science, Technology & Religion

Fall 2025 Online Programs Schedule

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 English Composition (1A), GE Critical Thinking (1B), GE Oral Communication (1C), GE Mathematical Concepts/Quantitative Reasoning (2); or faculty permission.

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 #
2324
Course
SOCI 341 -
SECT 01
Units
3
Fees
Price TBA:
  • $ / unit
Class Meeting Dates

08/25/2025 - 12/19/2025

Days

TBA

Times

SOCI 341 - SECT 01

Science, Technology & Religion

Class: 2324 Units: 3

M-F 08/25/2025 - 12/19/2025 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 English Composition (1A), GE Critical Thinking (1B), GE Oral Communication (1C), GE Mathematical Concepts/Quantitative Reasoning (2); or faculty permission.

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