Where Wonder Meets Wisdom

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JUNE 10, 2026

New Course: Religion and Science

What if the divide between religion and science isn’t as wide as we’ve been taught to believe?

For many, these two ways of knowing have been framed as opposites — faith on one side, facts on the other. But at McCormick Theological Seminary, we’re asking a different question: What becomes possible when we bring them back into conversation?

This fall, McCormick invites students into Religion and Science, a dynamic course taught byDr. Anna Case-Winters, designed to explore the deep intersections between theological reflection and scientific discovery. Open to both master’s and doctoral students across the ACTS cluster, the course is offered at the Master’s level (T 400) and Doctoral level (T 600), creating a shared space for rigorous, multi-level engagement.


NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
Religion and Science
Thursdays (Online) | September 10 – December 10, 2026
Instructor: Dr. Anna Case-Winters
Course Levels: T 400 (Master’s) | T 600 (Doctoral)

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REFRAMING THE CONVERSATION
We are living in a cultural moment where misinformation spreads easily and “post-truth” narratives can shape public life. At the same time, scientific advancement continues to expand our understanding of the universe, humanity, and the intricate systems that sustain life.

So where does faith fit?

Rather than treating religion and science as competing forces, this course invites students to see both as rooted in a shared source: wonder. It is wonder that drives scientific inquiry, and wonder that fuels theological reflection. When held together, they open up richer, more expansive ways of understanding truth.

QUESTIONS THAT MATTER
Throughout the course, students will engage some of the most compelling questions facing both church and culture today:

  • How do we understand God as Creator alongside scientific accounts of the universe and evolution?

  • What does science reveal about who we are—and how does that shape our sense of vocation and responsibility?

  • Can we speak meaningfully about miracles, resurrection, and new creation in a scientifically informed world?

  • What happens to our theology if we consider the possibility of life beyond Earth?

These are not abstract debates. They are questions that shape how leaders preach, teach, and engage communities navigating complexity and change.

LEARNING THAT ENGAGES HEAD AND HEART
Offered online on Thursday evenings from September 10 through December 10, the course blends multiple forms of engagement. Students will encounter a variety of media, hear directly from scientists working in the field, and participate in experiential learning opportunities, including visits to local science museums.

The goal is not simply to inform—but to form. To equip leaders who can hold complexity, speak with clarity, and guide others through questions that don’t have easy answers.

AN INVITATION TO THE CURIOUS
Whether you come with a background in science or simply a deep sense of curiosity, this course is an invitation.

An invitation to wrestle.
To imagine.
To rediscover the sacred possibility of asking better questions.

Because at its best, theological education doesn’t shut down inquiry—it expands it.

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