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Introduction to Course & Instructor |
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This short video introduces the new and exciting academic discipline of Science & Religion, provides a brief history of the course and students who have taken it, and outlines the instructor's academic qualifications. |
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 Instructor Welcome (5 mins) |
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This course is an introductory examination of the various relationships between science and religion.
Topics include:
Definitions of Science & Religion, Science-Religion Models, Intelligent Design, Galileo Affair, Geology & Noah’s Flood,
Darwin’s Religious Beliefs, Evolution vs. Creation Debate, Problem of Evil, Interpretations of Genesis 1-11. |
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Overview of Course Topics (15 mins) |
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None. Just interest in the topic! |
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The purpose of the course is for students to examine various approaches to the relationship between science and religion and for them to construct THEIR personal positions. |
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Hybrid (aka Flip) Classroom Format |
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Every week students listen to about 2 hours of audio-slide lectures online, and then once a week they come to class for lecture summaries and class discussions for about 1 hour. |
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Introduction to Hybrid (aka Flip) Classroom (9 mins) |
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Fall 2025 Section A1 |
Tuesday (9:30 to 10:30 AM) |
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Syllabus |
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Schedule |
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Fall 2025 Section A2 |
Tuesday (12:30 to 1:30 PM) |
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Syllabus |
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Schedule |
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Winter 2026 Section B1 |
Tuesday (9:30 to 10:30 AM) |
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Syllabus |
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Schedule |
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Winter 2026 Section B2 |
Tuesday (12:30 to 1:30 PM) |
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Syllabus |
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For ALL sections (16 mins) |
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Final Exam (60%) & Personal Reflections (5%) |
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EXPLANATION OF EACH OF THE 12 QUESTIONS & PERSONAL REFLECTION |
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For ALL sections (37 mins) |
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List of weekly topics |
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Class Notes & Class Handouts are online and FREE to download--CLICK THE GRAY BOXES ABOVE |
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How to Use Course Materials (4 mins) |
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University of Alberta Students: Register through Bear Tracks. |
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Non-University of Alberta Students: Register with Open Studies |
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University of Alberta Bookstore |
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Class Notes ($25) & Class Handouts ($15) are available in the bookstore. |
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Only purchase 2017 editions or later. |
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Click 'Textbooks' at the top menu bar & scroll down to CHRTC 350. |
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