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.  
   
  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.  
  Online Format  
  Students will complete written assignments as they proceede through online class audio-slide lectures with class notes and class handouts.  
  Prerequisites      
  None. Just interest!  
  The course can be taken for credit (undergraduate or graduate) or non-credit (audit).  
  Syllabus & Schedule  
  Winter 2015
Section 851
 
  14 mins
  Requirements      
  Midterm Exam (25%)  80 minutes  
  Tues 24 Feb (6:00 PM to 7:20 PM) St. Joseph's College, Room 103  
  Final Exam (50%)  3 hours  
  Tues 7 Apr (6:00 PM to 9:00 PM) St. Joseph's College, Room 103  
  Paper (25%)  2500 words  
  Due: Tues 31 Mar  
  Midterm & Final Exams  
  Factoid Questions     
  Midterm Exam Preparation Lists
 
  Final Exam Preparation Lists
 
  Fill-in-the-Blanks & Multiple Choice Questions      
  3 mins    
      NOTE: All explanations refer to Sections A1, B1, X01, but are also used for 851.  
  Midterm Letter     
  Letter to Dr. Jones
 
  5 mins    
  Final Exam Short Answer Questions     
  List of Questions
 
  26 mins    
  Course Materials  
  All course materials are online and FREE to download. Click the Gray Boxes at the top of this page.    
  Prepared course packs of the Notes, Handouts, and optional Readings can be order from the University of Alberta Bookstore.  Click Here   Then click Textbooks at the top menu bar & scroll down to CHRTC 350.    
© Denis O. Lamoureux
Last revised 3 January 2015