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 - Paul Scherz.
Published Date - Saturday, 11 January 2025.
Location:
United States
Description:
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 - Paul Scherz. Published Date - Saturday, 11 January 2025.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duración:00:00:43
About the Presenter
Duración:00:01:23
Lecture 1: Is There a Conflict Between Science and Religion
Duración:00:20:50
Lecture 2: The Relationship Between Theology and Science
Duración:00:23:31
Lecture 3: Possible Tensions Between Science and Religion
Duración:00:23:37
Lecture 4: Origins of Evolutionary Theory in Genetics
Duración:00:23:18
Lecture 5: How Evolution and Genetics Came Together
Duración:00:22:47
Lecture 6: Concerns Over Divine Action
Duración:00:23:38
Lecture 7: Divine Causality in a Contingent World
Duración:00:23:21
Lecture 8: Problems in the Understanding of the Human Person
Duración:00:23:29
Lecture 9: Natural Law
Duración:00:23:31
Lecture 10: Evolution and the Human Mind
Duración:00:22:58
Lecture 11: Eugenics: The Abuse of Evolutionary Theory and Genetics
Duración:00:23:06
Lecture 12: Current Attempts to Apply Genetics and Evolution to Society
Duración:00:23:50
Ending Credits
Duración:00:00:25