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An examination of the historical, theoretical, and practical relationship between religion and science. The course explores ecology, the understanding of the self, the nature of reality, the origin and diversity of life, and cosmic origins.

An investigation of the similarities and differences in how theology and the sciences function, and an exploration of ways that conversation between them might be possible, encouraged and made mutually beneficial. The course examines the impact of such conversations in addressing shared, intertwined issues, such as ecological concerns, the understanding of the self, the nature of reality, the origin and diversity of life, and cosmic origins. Majors/minors in the sciences are especially invited to enroll.