Canada – University of Calgary

The University of Calgary supports a number of courses on themes and aspects of the history and contemporary debate about the relationship of Science and Religion. The scheduling of courses can vary year-to-year, recent courses have included: History of Magic, Science, and Religion An historical study of the development of and relationships among three worldviews by which Europeans have sought to understand the universe and human nature. Starting from late antiquity, the course includes the following topics: early Christianity and the natural world, the development of witchcraft, Christian responses to Greek science and philosophy, Hermetic magic in the Renaissance, and the Trial of Galileo. Science and Religion in the Seventeenth Century The course examines the varieties of ways in which science and religion interacted during the seventeenth century

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India – Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth (Pontifical Institute of Philosophy and Religion)

Ph.D. Programme in S-R Dialogue Master Level Courses: Advanced Issues in Science and Religion. Staff: Dr. Kuruvilla Pandikattu, SJ. Philosophy of Science and Cosmology. Staff: Prof. Dr. Job Kozhamthadam, SJ. (This course focuses on issues in contemporary philosophy of science and in scientific cosmology, but the implications and relevance of these themes to s-r dialogue are always highlighted in the course.) Bachelor Level Courses: Issues in Science & Religion. Staff: Dr. Kuruvilla Pnadikattu, SJ. The Challenge of Scientific Atheism and Religious Response. Staff: Prof. Dr. Job Kozhamthadam, SJ. Seminar: Genetic Revolution and Religion. Staff: Prof. Dr. Job Kozhamthadam, SJ.

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UK – Durham University

MA / MSc Spirituality, Medicine, and Health These programmes focus on the interdisciplinary and inter-professional issues that emerge in the study of spirituality and wellbeing, particularly in the healthcare context. It is possible to take an MA or MSc, depending upon the balance of theology and science options selected. Modules include 'Public Understanding of Science and Religion' and 'Theology, Ethics, and Medicine'. See the relevant course page for information.

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University of Edinburgh

MSc Science and Religion The programme in Science and Religion is intended for students who wish to engage in the advanced interdisciplinary study of science and religion, including those who wish to prepare for subsequent PhD work. The programme aims to inform and engage with the debate in depth, looking at it from scientific, philosophical, historical, ethical and theological perspectives. The history of science is studied from ancient times through the modern scientific revolution, together with philosophical trends in our understanding of reality. The main areas of dialogue between science and religion are explored in depth, including cosmology, evolution, divine action and miracles, consciousness and the human person. For further information visit: http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate/finder/details.php?id=653

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University of Exeter

BA Theology and Religion / BA Philosophy and Theology The University of Exeter includes a module on 'Evolution, God and Gaia' as part of the BA in Theology and Religion and the BA in Philosophy and Theology. The module introduces evolutionary theory since the early 19th Century and the challenges posed for Christian theology. In particular, it looks at the development of evolution theory of intelligent design from the early debate pre-Darwin, through the contributions of Charles Darwin and beyond, considered alongside the Gaia Hypothesis. Details can be obtained through www.huss.ex.ac.uk/theology

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Glyndŵr University

MSc Psychology of Religion An opportunity for those interested in the relationship between psychology and religion to deepen and broaden their understanding of this field up to Masters Level. The psychology of religion course provides an overview of classical theories and an in-depth assessment of current research within the field. For information, see the course summary page.

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Heythrop College

University of London - MA Psychology of Religion The programme approaches religion from the standpoint of psychology, without assuming the truth of religious claims and values. By asking what psychology can offer to our understanding of people's religious beliefs, values, and behaviour, you will explore relationships between religious belief and behaviour, as well as those between religion, mental health and well-being, and the importance of social and contextual factors in religious development. Note, Heythrop College recently announced that by 2018 the College will cease functioning in its current form. See the College's report on The Future of Heythrop College. For information, see the course summary page.

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University of Leeds

BA History and Philosophy of Science combinations The University of Leeds offers two modules in the field of Science and Religion: Magic, Science and Religion (HPSC1015) and Science and Religion (HPSC3111). These are provided within a number of History and Philosophy of Science combinations, presently including the 'BA History and Philosophy of Science and Theology and Religious Studies', the 'BA Philosophy and History and Philosophy of Science', and the 'BA History and History and Philosophy of Science'. Leeds also includes an Ethics, Science and Religion topic option in the BA Liberal Arts course.

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USA – Boston University

Science and Christianity in Europe and North America Since 1500: Examines the relationship between science and the Christian tradition in Europe and North America since 1500. Considers the epistemological and metaphysical foundations of both science and Christian thought as they have evolved over time. For further information please click here. Boston University Graduate School offers a PhD in Science, Philosophy and Religion. For further information please click here and further details may be found by clicking here. There is also an MA degree offered in the same program. Boston University School of Theology offers a three-year MDiv degree, a two-year MTS degree, and a one-year STM degree with specializations in science and theology, drawing on the same resources described above. For further information please click here. Both programs

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University of Oxford

MSt / DPhil Theology: Science and Religion The Faculty of Theology at Oxford University offers Master of Studies (MSt) and Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) study in Science and Religion. The MSt course offers the opportunity to deal with leading themes in the historical development of the relation of science and religion, the theological and philosophical questions that arise within the field, and major contemporary debates about God, science, and faith. Topics discussed include the Darwinian debates and their contemporary religious relevance; contemporary cosmology and doctrines of creation; issues in the scientific study of religion; natural theology; theology and the philosophy of science; and the origins and development of scientific atheism. For information on the MSt see the course information page. There is information on doctoral study in the

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