Overview
The relationship between Christian theology and science has for the most part been a richand constructive one, occasional tensions not withstanding. This paper will explore thehistory of the relationship between these two spheres of human enquiry and investigate thecurrent prospects for fruitful interaction between theology and science.
About this paper
| Paper title | Special Topic: Theology and Science |
|---|---|
| Subject | Christian Thought and History |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | 1st Non standard period (9 November 2026 - 11 December 2026) (Distance learning) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,103.10 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 18 200-level points
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music, Theology
- Eligibility
Restriction: CHTH217
- Contact
Professor David Tombs
- More information link
For more information, visit the Theology Programme’s website: https://www.otago.ac.nz/theology/index.html
- Teaching staff
Dr Nicola Hoggard Creegan
- Paper Structure
- Models of Interaction: past and present.
- Reading and Writing theology.
- Historical Landmarks.
- Darwinism in 19th Century New Zealand.
- Creation, God and Science: the historical interactions with biology and physics.
- Issues in Biology and theology.
- Contemporary Interactions with biology and physics.
- Contemporary interactions with biology and physics.
- Ecology.
- Bioethics and AI.
- Teaching Arrangements
This paper is taught via Distance with one two hour and one three hour videoconference per week.
Distance students participate live via Zoom. Students who are unable to join classes live can watch recordings at a later time.
- Textbooks
Both books are available to read online for University of Otago students.
- Course outline
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global Perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Communication, Critical Thinking, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.- Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will:
- Show familiarity with different models of and approaches to the science/theology interface;
- Be able to identify the different forms of evidence, and styles of writing and research used in the sciences and theology.
- Understand some of the historical threads of engagement between faith institutions and Science;
- Give an informed and critical account of selected ethical issues at the boundary of faith and Science, especially as they relate to the status of other animals and ecology;
- Show the relevance of sources in popular culture for exploring major themes in the engagement between Theology and Science; and
- Articulate critically some of the main challenges and opportunities for Theology as it interacts with both Biology/Anthropology and Physics.
About this paper
| Paper title | Special Topic: Capitalism, Creation Care, and the Church (Advanced) |
|---|---|
| Subject | Christian Thought and History |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- One 200-level CHTH, BIBS, or PAST paper
- Restriction
- CHTH 217
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music, Theology
- Teaching staff
To be advised when paper next offered.
- Textbooks
To be advised when paper next offered.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
To be advised when paper next offered.
- Learning Outcomes
To be advised when paper next offered.