Are Faith & Science Compatible?

Are you looking to understand the complex (yet complementary) relationship between faith and science? You may be surprised that it starts with a question about the nature of knowledge: “How do we know what we know?” It also requires a dive into history, where you’ll uncover surprising ways that biblical truths were necessary for the development of modern science and how science and nature have helped Christians better understand God and their faith. In this course, Are Faith & Science Compatible?, you’ll explore historical and modern-day perspectives and misconceptions on their perceived conflict. Join the scholars and scientists from BioLogos as you delve into the various ways of knowing that shape both fields and examine how cultural and literary contexts of the Bible influence our understanding of Scripture in light of scientific discoveries. You'll also have the opportunity to apply key concepts from this intersection to address real-world issues. This in-depth course will empower you to engage thoughtfully and critically with deep questions about your faith and the world, whether in a classroom, at a pulpit, or in a lab.

Please note: While this can be taken as a stand-alone course, it does follow our shorter introductory course, Where to Start: Faith & Science, and dives deeper into the ideas presented in that material. 

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify some of the historical and contemporary perspectives on the relationship between science and faith
• Explain the various ways of knowing (epistemological approaches) used in science and theology and their impact in both fields
• Analyze how the Bible’s cultural and literary context, as well as different interpretive frameworks, influence our understanding of Scripture and its relationship with scientific claims
• Investigate key concepts from the intersection of faith and science to address a specific real-world issue.

Created in partnership with BioLogos and FULLER Equip.