Philosophy, Science and Religion (Online Learning)

Overview

Philosophy, science and religion are three endeavours that shape in far-reaching and fundamental ways how we think, what we value, and how we live. Public discourse, professional life, politics and culture revolve around the philosophical, scientific and religious ideas of our age; yet they and their relationship to each other are not well understood. 

You will be brought up to date with the relevant scientific developments including:

• quantum mechanics
• relativity
• cosmology
• evolutionary biology
• neuroscience
• human origins

And the relevant theological issues including:

• problem of evil
• miracles
• theological conceptions of creation
• theological conceptions of providence
• eschatology

And the philosophical tools that are required to understand the relationship between them such as:

• the philosophy of science
• metaphysics
• epistemology
• philosophy of language

Career prospects

This Philosophy, Science and Religion (Online Learning) program offered by The University of Edinburgh provides you with a range of knowledge and skills to prepare you for a variety of career paths, including, but not limited to, further postgraduate study in theology or philosophy.

Others are teaching at community colleges and high schools. Our graduates consistently tell us that the skills they have learned through the degree have influenced their thinking both in their careers and more generally through life.

This programme would be an ideal foundation for further graduate work, however the skills of analytical, clear and creative thinking and writing, and the ability to manage projects that require significant research and to engage in constructive conversations across disciplinary and cultural boundaries are all highly sought after by employers in a diverse range of fields.