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Science and Religion (for the Open-Minded)

by Greg Cootsona

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This podcast looks at how religion and science have related with one another--both in the past and today.

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Episodes

  1. Wk 1a: Science, Technology, & Religion (for the Open-Minded)

    Who this podcast is for. How science and religion are powerful cultural forces.

  2. Wk 1b: Introduction and Logistics: Chico State RELS/SOCI 341

    Info and logistics you've got to know!

  3. Wk1c Emerging Adults Attitudes about Science and Religion, Part 1

    This is the first half of my look at the sociology of emerging adults (age 18-30).

  4. Wk1d Emerging Adults Attitudes about Science and Religion, Part 2

    This is the second half at my look at the sociology of emerging adults (age 18-30) and how they're directing the future of religion and science.

  5. Wk2a: What is Science, and Particularly, What is Religion?

    Another installment for Science and Religion, RELS/SOCI 341

  6. Wk2b: Barbour's Four Ways to Relate Science and Religion

    Another installment for Science and Religion, RELS 241

  7. Wk2c: More on How to Relate Science and Religion

    Another installment for Science and Religion, RELS 241/PHIL 204, this time I offer some further thoughts on how to relate these two powerful cultural forces.

  8. Wk 2d: Defining the Sociology of Religion

    Let's take a look at the sociology of religion--what it is and how it helps in understanding religion, science, and techology.

  9. Wk 2e My Conversation with Sociologist of Religion Elaine Howard Ecklund (Pt 1)

    Dr. Elaine Howard Ecklund (Rice University) is a leading thinker in the sociology of religion and science. I had the opportunity to interview her and discuss her work. This is the first half of our conversation.

  10. Wk 2f My Conversation with Sociologist of Religion Elaine Howard Ecklund (Pt 2)

    Dr. Elaine Howard Ecklund (Rice University) is a leading thinker in the sociology of religion and science. I had the opportunity to interview her and discuss her work. This is the second half of our conversation.

  11. Wk3a The Copernican Revolution

    This episode looks the profound contributions of Nicolaus Copernicus, Tycho Brahe, and Johannes Kepler.

  12. Wk3b The Case of Galileo

    Properly grasping Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) is key to understanding science and religion.

  13. Wk 3c My Look at Isaac Newton

    In this episode, I take a look at the great Isaac Newton (1642-1726) and his influence on religious thought.

  14. Wk 3d A Second Look at Isaac Newton and His Influence

    In this episode, I take a look at the influence great Isaac Newton (1642-1726) on religious thought especially in America.

  15. Wk 3e The Rise of Modern Science

    In this episode, I note the relationship between the rise of modern science and the teaching of creation by God, with some comments on texts from western religion (Islam, Christianity, and Judaism).

  16. Wk 4a: Science and the Secularization Thesis

    This episode focuses on a key concept in the sociology of religion, the secularization thesis, which is specifically related to the rise of modern science.

  17. Wk 4b What Preceded Darwin

    Charles Darwin's 1859 Origin of Species is a landmark book, and in this episode, I look at what set the stage for his evolution through natural selection.

  18. Wk 4c: Darwin and Post-Darwin

    My look at Charles Darwin's theories and their ongoing effect

  19. Wk 4d: Evolutionary Biology and Religion

    In this episode, I highlight significant events and ideas from 20th and 21st century evolutionary science and note key connections with various religions.

  20. Wk 5a Traditions of Atheism

    Atheism did not start with the "New Atheists," but is a long tradition stretching back to ancient Greece, and moving through the Enlightenment, as well as the 19th century.

  21. Wk 5b Contemporary Scientific Atheism

    This episode looks at the New Atheists and their approach to science.

  22. Wk 6a: Texts from Western Monotheism on Creation

    The doctrine of creation is critical for understanding how western monotheistic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) interact with science. This episode looks at key texts from their sacred scriptures.

  23. Wk 6b Stories of Origin in Hinduism and Nature Religions

    This episode unfolds some stories of origin, or myths of creation, from Pagan and Hindu sources.

  24. Wk 7a Fine Tuning & Big Bang

    Is cosmic fine tuning and Big Bang cosmology religiously significant or neutral?

  25. WK 7b Theories in Science (and to some degree) in Religion

    I survey a few key ways that philosophy helps us understand how science does its work and how that relates to religious ideas.

  26. Wk 7c Proofs for God

    In this episode, I ask, "Is religious belief rational, and if so, what's the place of the classic proofs for God?"

  27. Wk 7d Analyzing Proofs for God

    I look at the some of the arguments and updates for traditional proofs for God's existence.

  28. Wk 7e Beauty as a Nexus for Science and Religion

    In this presentation at the June 2007 Metanexus conference, I sketched a research program for beauty as a common source for theology, science, ethics, and art. (Note: This episode is somewhat different from most of the others in this podcast.)

  29. Wk 8a Another Look at Defining "Religion"

    What has the word "religion" meant historically and how well it describes Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, etc.

  30. Wk 8b Origins of Hinduism

    As we move to eastern religions, in this episode I look at Hinduism.

  31. Wk 8c: Hinduism and Science

    This episode sounds out a few key points of how Hinduism and science interact today and have interacted in the past.

  32. Wk 8d The Origins of Buddhism

    In order to grasp its connections with science, it's critical to grasp the origins of Buddhism.

  33. Wk 8e Buddhism and Science

    There is a great deal of contemporary interest in Buddhism and science--in this episode I highlight key points of their interaction.

  34. Wk 9 Judaism, Islam and Science

    How do the monotheistic traditions of Judaism and Islam interact with science? This episode offers some responses to that question.

  35. Wk 10: The Impact of AI, an exploration

    In this episode, I explore the impact of artificial intelligence on religion/spirituality and society.

  36. Wk 11a: Intelligent Design

    This episode looks at the popular theory of Intelligent Design, which seeks to dismantle key elements in Darwinian evolution.

  37. Wk 11b: Psychology of Religion, Evolutionary Psychology, and the Cognitive Science of Religion

    Three different threads are woven together in this episode that bring together psychology, evolution, and religion.

  38. Wk 11c: Neuroscience and Spirituality, my interview with Leonard Matheson

    In this episode I talk with Dr. Leonard Matheson, neurorehabilitation psychologist, on how neuroscience and Christian scriptures contribute to how we understand love.

  39. Wk 12: Physics, Especially Quantum Theory

    This episode looks at the two great pillars of modern physics, relativity and quantum theories, and focuses on the latter. I sound out the religious implications as well.

  40. Wk 13 Science, Technology, Religion and Ethics

    In this episode, I bring technology into the mix and sketch a few ethical implications of contemporary topics like AI, Transhumanism, climate change, and CRISPR.

  41. Wk 14a: Science, Religion and Climate Change

    How do science and religion interact with the science of climate change and the profound concern that life on Earth is coming to an end?

  42. Wk 14b The Future of Science and Religion

    What is the future of the interaction of science and religion?

  43. Extra: Interview with Noreen Herzfeld (uneven quality)

    I talked with thought leader, professor, and writer Noreen Herzfeld about AI and Christian faith.

  44. Extra: Brian Patrick Green on AI & Religion

    I talked with Brian Patrick Green about AI & Religion

  45. Extra: “On Improvisation: Science, Jazz and Why What Happens Next Could Be Great” (My 2021 Conversation with Mark Barger-Elliott)

    I had an amazing conversation with my friend Mark Barger Elliott on the convergence of jazz, quantum theory, and theology around improvisation and hope.

  46. Extra: NotebookLM edition, Dialogue of Science & Religions in America, Chapter One

    This is fun. Google's NotebookLM created this dialogue version of Science & Religions in America, chapter one.

About this show

This podcast looks at how religion and science have related with one another--both in the past and today.

Hosted by

Greg Cootsona

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Science and Religion (for the Open-Minded) have?

Science and Religion (for the Open-Minded) has 46 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on August 12, 2024.

What is Science and Religion (for the Open-Minded) about?

This podcast looks at how religion and science have related with one another--both in the past and today.

How often does Science and Religion (for the Open-Minded) release new episodes?

Science and Religion (for the Open-Minded) publishes monthly, based on its 46 episodes since July 2020.

Who hosts Science and Religion (for the Open-Minded)?

Science and Religion (for the Open-Minded) is created and hosted by Greg Cootsona.
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