Course curriculum

    1. Lesson Overview

    2. Key Reasons for Taking Science Seriously

    3. A Brief Survey of the History of Science – Part A

    4. A Brief Survey of the History of Science – Part B

    5. Discussion

    1. Lesson Overview

    2. Essentials of Science: Inseparable Components of Science

    3. Defining Science: Challenge of an Adequate Definition

    4. An Alternative Approach: Characterizing Science

    5. Read Resource: Christianity and the Nature of Science

    6. Discussion

    1. Lesson Overview

    2. Science and Philosophy: First & Second Order Inquiry – Part A

    3. Science and Philosophy: First & Second Order Inquiry – Part B

    4. Science and Philosophy: First & Second Order Inquiry – Part C

    5. Download Resource: Naturalism and the First-Person Perspective

    6. Discussion

    1. Lesson Overview

    2. Models of Interaction: Science and Religion – Part A

    3. Models of Interaction: Science and Religion – Part B

    4. Scientific Data: Objectivity and Subjectivity in Science

    5. Read Resource: On Religion and Science

    6. Discussion

    1. Lesson Overview

    2. Reliable Scientific Data

    3. Scientific Practice

    4. Methodological Glitch

    5. Download Resource: Naturalism and the First-Person Perspective

    6. Discussion

    1. Lesson Overview

    2. Science and Reality

    3. Scientific Explanations

    4. Fact vs. Opinion

    5. Read Resource: Scientific Realism and Anti-realism

    6. Discussion

About this course

  • $24.99
  • 4 hours of video content
Discover how science and faith can peacefully coexist and even inform each other.

Since Christians believe that the universe and everything it is the work of a personal God, it is incumbent on them to show why there is no inherent incompatibility between science and what Christianity claims.

Throughout the course of the eight lessons in this course, Dr. Mihretu Guta reveals how science and faith can peacefully coexist and inform each other.

Course Author

Associate Professor of Philosophy and Apologetics, Biola University Mihretu P. Guta

Mihretu P. Guta completed his Ph.D. in Philosophy at Durham University (UK) under the supervision of Professor E.J. Lowe and Professor Sophie Gibb. Dr. Guta was a recipient of the Prestigious merit-based Durham Doctoral Studentship Award for three years. He is now an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Apologetics at Biola University.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long will it take for me to complete this course?

    Each lesson is designed to take approximately 1-2 hours, depending on how deeply you engage the reflection and discussion questions. Since this is a self-paced course, the time it will take you to complete it will depend on the speed with which you want to progress through the course.

  • Will I be able to interact with the professor(s) during the course?

    Since this course is designed as a self-paced experience, you will not have any interaction with the professor during the course.

  • Will I need to purchase any additional materials?

    No. The course contains everything you need to successfully complete the course. There are resources recommended at the end of the course that you are free to purchase if you wish to pursue further study on the course topic.

About the Provider

Talbot School of Theology |
Biola University

Talbot School of Theology is a theologically conservative, evangelical seminary in Southern California near Los Angeles. With over a 60-year heritage of biblical fidelity, the seminary couples solid evangelical scholarship with spiritual formation to prepare students for a lifetime of relevant, effective ministry. The seminary's master's degree programs and doctoral degree programs are led by a faculty of nationally renowned, widely-published, and actively engaged ministry leaders.
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