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ON-LINE COURSE ON SCIENCE AND THEOLOGY

St John’s College, Durham

‘The new dialogue of science and theology in mission and ministry’ is a newly-created on-line course.  It is a stand-alone module (though it can also be taken as one component of a full Masters Degree course at Durham University, UK).  The module is led by Revd Dr David Wilkinson, Principal of St John’s College there.

The module takes seriously the way that the scientific world is raising both challenges and opportunities for faith and Christian ministry.  It explores these questions in the light of the Biblical themes of creation and new creation.  It also takes seriously how these questions work out in pop culture.  Be prepared for Homer Simpson debating with Stephen Hawking, Star Wars and Isaac Newton, eschatology and The Matrix.

All work will be done on line.  The module will allow each student to join a learning community through on-line resources, message boards, chat sessions with leading scientists, and a different way of reflecting on theology and ministry.  It will run during the autumn of 2008, with 3 hours’ interaction each week.

Tuition fees are £666 (equivalent to about €830 at time of going to press).  A bursary of £80 (about €100 at time of going to press) is available for those in Christian ministry.

Further details at: site of St-Johns College

Source: ESSAT