PHI 340 Philosophy of Science Nature of science highlighted by differences between science and pseudoscience, relationships between science and religion, and roles of purpose-directed (teleological) and causal explanation in physical, life and social sciences. For further information about courses and other information please click here.

Sentience, Culture, and Religion: SETI Explores the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) and its relationship to culture and religion. One central question is whether SETI is a product of particular cultural and historical trands that have arisen in the US and that are evident through other cultural constructs such as Star Trek. Considers key ideas such as the Drake Equation and the Incommensurability Problem and looks at meanings and motivations behind issues like Percival Lowell's quest to prove the existence of canals on Mars and the development of Scientology. For further information, see the John W. Traphagan courses page in the Department of Religious Studies.

Wesley Ministry Network Religion and Science: Pathways to Truth, hosted by Francis S. Collins is a recently released new adult-education course for church groups. This course includes the contributions of 17 scientists and theologians addressing several key issues in the relationship between religion and science today. For further information please see http://www.wesleyministrynetwork.com/ptinfo.html