Introduction
We shall talk about the global significance of science and religion, introduce the four different ways of relating them (Conflict, Compartmentalize, Conversation, Convergence), discuss the strengths and limitations of the scientific method and the distinction between science and pseudoscience.
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Required readings
McGrath, Alister. Science and Religion: An Introduction. Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell, 2010. Chapters 1 and 6.
Loke, Andrew. ‘The benefits of studying philosophy for science education,’ Journal of the NUS Teaching Academy 4 (2014): 27-35.
Loke, Andrew. ‘The benefits of studying philosophy for science education,’ Journal of the NUS Teaching Academy 4 (2014): 27-35.