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.  
   
  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.  
   
  Constructivist Teaching Style      
  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.  
  Prerequisites      
  None. Just interest in the topics!  
  Syllabus & Schedule  
  Spring 2024
Section 801
 
  Summer 2024
Section 851
 
  Requirements      
  Midterm Exam (30%)   
  Students answer 3 of the first set of 6 questions. CLICK GRAY BOX ABOVE
Students will be told which 3 questions at the start of the exam.
 
  Final Exam (65%)   
  Students answer ALL 6 questions in the second set of 6 questions. CLICK GRAY BOX ABOVE  
  Personal Reflection (5%)   
  Written during the Final Exam.  
  Explanation of each of the 12 Questions & the Personal Reflection      
  Registration      
  University of Alberta Students: Register through Bear Tracks.  
  Non-University of Alberta Students: Register as an Open Studies Student.  
  Course Materials  
  Class Notes & Class Handouts are online and FREE to download. Click the Gray Boxes Above.  
  4 mins
  Self Test List  
  University of Alberta Bookstore      
  Class Notes ($25) & Class Handouts ($15) are available in the bookstore.  
  Only purchase the Fall 2013 editions or later.  
  Bookstore Webpage  
  Click 'Textbooks' at the top menu bar & scroll down to CHRTC 350.  
      © Denis O. Lamoureux
Last Revised 13 April 2023