The Graduate Theological Union offers a number of seminars, associated with a variety of qualifications and programmes, in areas related to the study of Science and Religion. Current and recent courses include:
ST-2645: Theological Anthropology
Theological Anthropology studies the reality and mystery of our human existence in light of Christian traditions of philosophy, theology and scripture, with a particular focus on the Catholic tradition. It attempts a foundational theological inquiry into human self-understanding, including concepts of person, affectivity, sexuality, individuality and community. This examination will also be informed by what we know from contemporary social and natural sciences.
ST-4364: Science, Theology, and Ethics
An introduction to modern conversations between Christian theology and the natural sciences: actually, an introduction to the field of Theology & Science. Emphasized will be the value of science for theological construction, ethical discernment, and pastoral ministry. Topics will include (1) whether or not science and faith really are at war; (2) physical cosmology and the Christian doctrine of creation; (3) theological implications of extraterrestrial life; (4) the controversy over evolution; (5) the ethical controversy in genetics over cloning and stem cells; (6) environmental and ecological ethics; (7) and ministry to and with scientists within Christian congregations.
ST-4826: Person, the Self, the Sciences
This seminar explores theological interpretations of the human person (theological anthropology) in the context of social, psychological, and evolutionary/neuro-scientific contributions to the field: the emergence of consciousness in cultural context; the role of autobiographical and social/community memory in forming identity; the structures and constraints that shape human freedom.
ST-6015: Theology and Science Research
This student led seminar allows doctoral students an opportunity to present scholarly research in theology and science to their peers and participating faculty.
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MA/PhD Religion and Psychology
The Graduate Theological Union also offers a Religion and Psychology area of concentration for MA and PhD study. This area explores the contemporary disciplines of psychology, religious traditions, and modes of care and healing. Inherent to the area is the assumption that the resources of contemporary psychology, including social psychology, racial-ethnic, feminist, and cross-cultural perspectives, provide crucial theories and methods that enhance the quality of human life and enrich understandings of religion and theology.
The area is not currently (2015) accepting Doctoral students, though it remains available for Masters study.
See the area summary page for further information.
