Science & Religion

2021/2022

Academic Year

ENG

Instruction in English

3

ECTS credits

Delivered at:

School of Philosophy and Cultural Studies

Course type:

Elective course

When:

1 year, 1-3 module

Instructor

Zolotukhin, Vsevolod V.

Course Syllabus

Abstract

This course examines the nature of both science and religion and attempts to explore the possible relationships between them. The primary purpose is to dispel the popular myth that science and religion are entrenched in a never-ending conflict. As a result, this course argues that if the limits of both science and religion are respected, then their relationship can be complementary. Topics include: Science and Religion Categories and Foundational Principles, Definitions of Science and Religion, Science-Religion Models and Relationships, Intelligent Design and Natural Revelation, the Galileo Affair, Geology and Noah’s Flood, Evolution and Darwin’s Religious Beliefs, the Modern “Evolution” vs. “Creation” Debate, the Problem of Evil, and Interpretations of the Biblical Accounts of Origins in Genesis 1-11.

Learning Objectives

• The course employs a Constructive Teaching Style in order that students can develop their personal views on the relationship between science and religion

Expected Learning Outcomes

• Владеть базовыми концепциями соотносящими науку и религию
• Оперировать проблематикой креационистских дебатов
• Ориентироваться в основным концепциях взаимоотношения науки и религии
• Понимать проблематику научного и религиозного мировоззрений

Course Contents

• Introduction
• Categories & Principles I
• Categories & Principles II
• Sci & Rel Models & Relationships
• Nature & Intelligent Design
• Religious Beliefs of Galileo
• Religious Beliefs of Darwin
• Genesis 1-3:Biblical Creation Accounts
• Conclusion: Possible Peace?
• Modern Origins Debate

Assessment Elements

• Самостоятельная работа
• Экзамен в конце курса

Interim Assessment

• 2021/2022 3rd module
  0.3 * Экзамен в конце курса + 0.7 * Самостоятельная работа

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

• Пивоваров Д. В. - НАУКА И РЕЛИГИЯ: ГНОСЕОЛОГИЧЕСКИЕ ОЧЕРКИ. Монография - М.:Издательство Юрайт - 2020 - 346с. - ISBN: 978-5-534-05449-1 - Текст электронный // ЭБС ЮРАЙТ - URL: https://urait.ru/book/nauka-i-religiya-gnoseologicheskie-ocherki-454797
• Чичерин Б. Н. - НАУКА И РЕЛИГИЯ - М.:Издательство Юрайт - 2020 - 421с. - ISBN: 978-5-534-08337-8 - Текст электронный // ЭБС ЮРАЙТ - URL: https://urait.ru/book/nauka-i-religiya-452604

Recommended Additional Bibliography

• Д.Койн - Вера против фактов: Почему наука и религия несовместимы - Альпина Паблишер - 2016 - ISBN: 9785961444247 - Текст электронный // ЭБС Alpina - URL: https://hse.alpinadigital.ru/book/9622