Theology and Science: Common Roots, Conflicts, and Conversations

Education facts

Code: RT2318

What has the relation between the sciences and theology really been like in the course of Western history? And how might they be related today? In this course you will study one of the main questions of our time against the background of research in history, theory of science, and philosophy. We will deal both with the theoretical perspectives necessary to understand the relation between the sciences and theology, and the specific questions arising at their intersection. These may concern the relation between Christian anthropology and the biological sciences, creation theology and the development of contemporary cosmology, or the bearing of evolutionary psychology on ethical questions. Within the course, you will have an opportunity to particularly focus on a question you find to be of specific interest.

Entry requirements

Degree of Bachelor or completed courses of at least 180 credits at first cycle level, of which at least 90 credits with progression in some main field of study where it is included a bachelor's thesis of at least 15 credits. Qualified are also those that have equivalent foreign education or that have equivalent prior knowledge according to earlier study regulation. Furthermore, knowledge corresponding to English A/English 5 is required.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Theology and Science: Common Roots, Conflicts, and Conversations

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 26 March 2026

  End date: 7 June 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %