Theology: Faith, Science & Reason (St. Therese Mondays Session C 10:40-11:25 a.m.) 9th-12th
Year long ($50 enrollment fee)
Exploring the dynamic relationship between science and theology, we look at how faith and reason interact without compromising the integrity of modern scientific discovery.
Through readings and discussions, students will critically engage with scientific concepts in the context of Christian belief, addressing key questions at the intersection of faith and the natural world. As this single topic, applied to a myriad of different issues, many teens are drawn away from their faith in college. To help our teens know how to respond to these inquiries, we openly discuss it before they have to defend it, arming them for the future.
Topics Include:
Faith and Science: At the Crossroads of Nature and Spirit – Understanding the harmony and tension between religious belief and scientific inquiry.
The Big Bang & Creation: Is Scripture Anti-Science? – Exploring the relationship between biblical accounts and cosmological theories.
Patroness or Persecutor? The Catholic Church and Scientific Discovery – A historical look at the Church’s role in scientific progress.
The Ultimate Question: Has Science Disproved God? – Examining arguments for and against the existence of God through the lens of science.
Science vs. Scientific Atheism: A Clash of Worldviews – Distinguishing between scientific discovery and ideological interpretations.
Beyond Darwin: Faith and the Origins of Life – Investigating perspectives on evolution and divine design.
In the Image of God: Science and the Origins of Humanity – Analyzing modern scientific insights on human origins in light of faith.
Miracles: Signs and Wonders at the Intersection of Faith and Science – Evaluating the possibility and significance of miracles in a scientific world.
Honors-level assignments available upon request.
Required Materials:"Faith, Science, and Reason, Christopher T. Baglow ISBN: 978-1-936045-25-9
(This is the FIRST Edition and should be found used for $10 or under. Please do NOT get the 2nd edition.)| Dates: Mondays Sem 1: 9/1/25 - 12/10/25 (breaks 10/20 & 11/17) Sem 2: 1/12/26 - 4/6 (breaks 2/23) |
Instructor: Jenn MacDonald (260) 445-3838 jennmacd@me.com
Instructor's other classes may be viewed at https://www.lifehs.net/category/jenn-macdonald
| Cost: |
After $50 enrollment fee |
Co-op Rate / Semester |
Drop-off Rate / Semester |
| 2 Full Days |
$55 |
$125 |
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| 1 Full Day |
$67 |
$145 |
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| A la carte Classes |
$75 |
$175 |
*** Significant discounts are available for full-day enrollment and co-op families. ***
Contact Jenn MacDonald for questions (260) 445-3838.
St. Therese Catholic Church, 2304 Lower Huntington Rd., Fort Wayne, IN
* If a student has special needs, please contact the teacher to discuss any accommodations that might be made.
** All classes require online family registration and enrollment. Year-long classes carry a $50 yearly enrollment fee. This enrolls your student in the class for the entire year. There is no need to re-enroll for 2nd semester. The cost of the class is due no later than the first day of each semester in an envelope labeled with your student's name & the class name with cash or a check made out to the teacher. Registration and Enrollment Fees are non-refundable.
