Can we reconcile the biblical record with the current human understanding of science? Can belief in God be rational? How can we form a more coherent worldview, taking both science and Scripture into account? The goal of Scripture and Science will be to demonstrate belief in God as a rational venture.
The class divides into three main sections based on major branches of science:
physics and astronomy
biology and chemistry
geology and earth science
First, we will contemplate the evidence from physics and astronomy, examining questions like: does the Big Bang theory remove the need for a Creator?
Second, we will consider the implications of evolutionary theory: does the evidence for evolution negate a Creator?
Third, we will analyze major biblical events like the Flood of Noah in light of modern geology.
Finally, we will examine the subject of miracles: What is a miracle? If we can scientifically explain a miracle, is it no longer a miracle?
As we examine the pages of the Bible and the "book of nature," we will see that there are many ways of reconciling Scripture and science.
