The Need for History and Evolution as a Science-Religion Case Study

by: Joseph W. Shane, Lee Meadows, Ronald S. Hermann, and Ian C. Binns

This chapter begins with introducing Ian Barbour, who is generally credited with establishing science-religion interactions as a historical discipline and providing a clear set of categories that serves as a useful starting point for discussing science and religion with students of all ages. The author provides a few historical and contemporary examples and then transitions into the science-religion issue in contemporary society, namely the historical origins of, and ongoing opposition to, teaching evolution. The chapter concludes with some general advice for all teachers of science and offers suggestions for further reading and concrete actions you can take. Teacher background information, references, and resources are provided. This book selection also includes the Table of Contents, Preface, About the Authors and Contributors, and Index.

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Type Book ChapterPub Date 10/1/2019Pages 35Stock # PB447X_2

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