Foundations Seminar 2023
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Faith and Science: How and Why, Two Perspectives, One Truth
Christopher Baglow, Ph.D., presents “Faith and Science: How and Why, Two Perspectives, One Truth” at Geddes Hall during the McGrath Institute for Church Life’s Science & Religion Initiative’s 2023 Foundations Seminar at the University of Notre Dame.
The Galileo Affair: 1613-1633, Conflict or Confusion?
Professor Cory Hayes, Ph.D. St. Joseph Seminary College, presents “The Galileo Affair: 1613- 1633, Conflict or Confusion?” at Geddes Hall during the McGrath Institute for Church Life’s Science & Religion Initiative’s 2023 Foundations Seminar at the University of Notre Dame.
The Essence of Catholic Education
Heather Foucault-Camm, PGCE, M.Sc., M.A., presents “The Essence of Catholic Education” at Geddes Hall during the McGrath Institute for Church Life’s Science & Religion Initiative’s 2023 Foundations Seminar at the University of Notre Dame.
The Catholic Faith and Modern Science, Understanding and Correcting Models of Conflict
Christopher Baglow, Ph.D., presents “The Catholic Faith and Modern Science, Understanding and Correcting Models of Conflict” at Geddes Hall during the McGrath Institute for Church Life’s Science & Religion Initiative’s 2023 Foundations Seminar at the University of Notre Dame.
The Depth of Creaturely Causality in St. Thomas Aquinas
Professor Cory Hayes, Ph.D. St. Joseph Seminary College, presents “The Depth of Creaturely Causality in St. Thomas Aquinas” at Geddes Hall during the McGrath Institute for Church Life’s Science & Religion Initiative’s 2023 Foundations Seminar at the University of Notre Dame.
Human Evolution and Creation: Order, Chance and Purpose
Professor Dan Kuebler, Ph.D., Franciscan University of Steubenville, presents “Human Evolution and Creation: Order, Chance and Purpose” at the Jordan Hall of Science during the McGrath Institute for Church Life’s Science & Religion Initiative’s 2023 Foundations Seminar at the University of Notre Dame.
Biology and Theology: Relationship to Creation
Fr. Terrence Ehrman, C.S.C., discusses his background in theology and biology at his prestation “Biology and Theology: Relationship to Creation” at Geddes Hall during the McGrath Institute for Church Life’s Science & Religion Initiative’s 2023 Foundations Seminar at the University of Notre Dame.
Science Demonstration and Experiment, Foundations 2023
Heather Foucault-Camm, PGCE, M.Sc., M.A., leads participants through a demonstration at the Jordan Hall of Science during the McGrath Institute for Church Life’s Science & Religion Initiative’s 2023 Foundations Seminar at the University of Notre Dame.
Heather Foucault-Camm, PGCE, M.Sc., M.A., leads participants through a discussion on “What Did We Learn?” at the Jordan Hall of Science at the conclusion of the Science & Religion Initiative’s 2023 Foundations Seminar at the University of Notre Dame.
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Between Time and Eternity
Through an exploration of deep time through a geological lens, students will uncover how their human experience of time in relation to our ancient world relates to the past, present, and future of the eternal God and His Church.
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Contemporary Cosmology and the Question of God
In this unit, we discuss the modern scientific understanding of the existence and nature of the universe, and how it has both challenged and enriched the Christian’s ability to believe in God.
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Genesis 1: Literature or Theology?
The lessons in this unit are intended to lead students to an understanding of a Catholic view of Biblical inspiration, inerrancy, hermeneutics, and exegesis.
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Geology and Theology: Does God Rock?
This lesson is aimed at introducing students to the concept of cosmic and biological origins through geology, astronomy, and theology while connecting these fields through accomplished figures, namely Nicolas Steno and Father Georges Lemaître.
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How Can the Study of Life Teach Us About Faith?
This lesson aims to connect science and religion by using important figures who have made notable discoveries within the field of life sciences.
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Humans and Race
This lesson focuses on the biology of human skin color and the misunderstanding of race as a biological construct.
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Light from Light
The "Light from Light" lesson unit discusses the nature of science, the scientific method, the humanness of science, and the idea of mystery.
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Sums, Songs, and Saints: How Do Catholic Minds Make a Difference?
In this lesson, we’ll explore the beauty of music, the wonder of math, and the power of invention–all through the lens of Catholic thinkers and creators whose faith inspired their genius.
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The Difference a Self Makes
Participants in this lesson unit will discuss the unique human difference of the “self” and the scientific and theological foundations of human nature.
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The Mystery of Light and Wave-Particle Duality
Through this lesson unit, participants will see the mystery of light unfold as it was studied by philosophers and scientists throughout the centuries.
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What Makes Humans Unique
This lesson seeks to show how the ordinary, everyday phenomenon of language reveals humanity’s extraordinary disposition for truth and, accordingly, for God.