Program Highlights
Foundations Seminar
Highlights of the Foundations Seminars include:
- Inspiring talks from leading scientists and theologians
- Development of lesson plans and teaching materials with curriculum experts
- Collaboration with seminar faculty on how to develop an elective course in Science & Religion for high school students
- Housing, meals, course materials, stipend, and up to 60 contact hours of professional development
Schools are required to apply with a minimum of three teachers - one from each subject area of biology, physics/chemistry, and religion/theology. Schools choosing to send three teachers representing these academic subjects will receive first priority.
Capstone Seminar
Highlights of the Capstone Seminar include:
- In depth exploration of a topic related to science and religion
- Advanced lesson planning sessions with peers
- Colloquia with presenters to continue the dialogue on presentations
- Breakout sessions specifically for attending principals and administrators to discuss hopes and challenges in their schools
- Housing, meals, course materials, stipend, and up to 35 contact hours of professional development
Schools are required to send a school administrator to participate in the Capstone Seminar with their teachers. Administrators may include the principal, president, dean, etc.
Faculty
For both the Foundations and Capstone Seminars, the McGrath Institute invites the best faculty available in their areas of concentration. Professors from schools like Notre Dame, Harvard and the University of Delaware are regular lecturers in these programs.