Science and Religion (Taught)

This dedicated masters programme in science and religion is intended for students who wish to engage in the advanced interdisciplinary study of science and religion, including those who wish to prepare for PhD work.

This is one of the world’s very few science and religion programmes.

Much of the science and religion debate in the public sphere has taken place within a poorly informed view of the history and philosophy of science and its relationship with religion. This programme aims to inform and engage with the debate in depth, looking at it from scientific, philosophical, historical, ethical and theological perspectives.

The history of science is studied from ancient times through the modern scientific revolution, together with philosophical trends in our understanding of reality. The programme also looks at current trends in the study of science and religion, and optional modules allow students to look at science and religion in Islam, and at expressions of the relationship between science and religion in Western literature.

The main areas of dialogue between science and religion are explored in depth, including:

• cosmology

• evolution

• divine action and miracles

• consciousness

• the human person

• Islam and Science

• current trends in the field of science and religion

• science and religion in literature