Sections A1, A2, B1, B2
  Introduction to Course & Instructor      
  This short video introduces the new and exciting academic discipline of Science & Religion, provides a brief history of the course and students who have taken it, and outlines the instructor's academic qualifications.  
  Instructor Welcome (5 mins)
  Course Description      
  This course is an introductory examination of the various relationships between science and religion. Topics include: Definitions of Science & Religion, Science-Religion Models, Intelligent Design, Galileo Affair, Geology & Noah’s Flood, Darwin’s Religious Beliefs, Evolution vs. Creation Debate, Problem of Evil, Interpretations of Genesis 1-11.  
  Overview of Course Topics (15 mins)
  Prerequisites      
  None. Just interest in the topic!  
  Teaching Style      
  Constructivist Learning  
  The purpose of the course is for students to examine various approaches to the relationship between science and religion and for them to construct THEIR personal positions.  
  Flip Classroom Format  
  Every week students listen to about 2 hours of audio-slide lectures online, and then once a week they come to class for lecture summaries and class discussions for about 1 hour.  
  Introduction to Flip Classroom (9 mins)
  Syllabus & Schedule      
  Fall 2023 Section A1 Tuesday (9:30 to 10:30 AM)
  Syllabus
  Schedule
  Fall 2023 Section A2 Tuesday (12:30 to 1:30 PM)
  Syllabus
  Schedule
  Winter 2024 Section B1 Tuesday (9:30 to 10:30 AM)
  Syllabus
  Schedule
  Winter 2024 Section B2 Tuesday (12:30 to 1:30 PM)
  Syllabus
  Schedule
    EXPLANATION OF SYLLABUS
  For ALL sections (16 mins)
  Requirements      
  Quiz of Terms (5%)     
  Midterm Exam (30%)     
  Final Exam (60%) & Personal Reflections (5%)    
    EXPLANATION OF EACH OF THE 12 QUESTIONS & PERSONAL REFLECTION
  For ALL sections (37 mins)
  Class Discussions      
  List of weekly topics
  Course Materials  
  Class Notes & Class Handouts are online and FREE to download--CLICK THE GRAY BOXES ABOVE  
  How to Use Course Materials (4 mins)
  Registration      
  University of Alberta Students: Register through Bear Tracks.  
  Non-University of Alberta Students: Register with Open Studies  
  University of Alberta Bookstore      
  Class Notes ($25) & Class Handouts ($15) are available in the bookstore.  
  Only purchase 2017 editions or later.  
  Bookstore Webpage  
  Click 'Textbooks' at the top menu bar & scroll down to CHRTC 350.  
      © Denis O. Lamoureux
Last revised 14 Aug 2023