The course will address the problem of the relationship between religion and science  from a philosophical perspective. After a first part concerning the nature of this problem from a historical, cultural and epistemological point of view, the course will focus on its main topics, illustrating and discussing them critically.

1) Religion and science, naturalism and theism;

2) Rationality, faith, science.

3) The origins of the universe and life.

4) Theory of evolution and religious faith.

5) Miracles and natural laws.

6) Human person and the meaning of life in a naturalistic worldview and in a theistic one.

None.

Students must demonstrate: Awareness of the problems created by the problem of the relationship between religion and science in contemporary age; Ability to interpret the complexity of the religious phenomenon; Ability to understand the theoretical reasons that underlie a religious worldview and the possibility of a productive dialogue among religion, culture and science.

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

Teaching

Frontal lessons

Attendance

Attendance at 2/3 of the lessons.

Course books

B. Sweetman, Religion and Science. An Introduction, Continuum, London-New York  2010.

Assessment

Oral examination.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Teaching

Individual study.

Attendance

Full study of the suggested text.

Course books

B. Sweetman, Religion and Science. An Introduction, Continuum, London-New York 2010.

Assessment

Oral examination.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.