Module #1 Introduction to the Debate Overview of the evolution-creationism controversy, its significance, and relevance to philosophy
Module #2 Defining Evolution Scientific definitions and explanations of evolution, including micro- and macro-evolution
Module #3 Defining Creationism Understanding creationist perspectives, including young-earth, old-earth, and intelligent design
Module #4 The Historical Context of the Debate Tracing the development of evolutionary theory and creationist responses from ancient Greece to modern times
Module #5 Philosophical Foundations of Evolution Examining the philosophical underpinnings of evolutionary theory, including naturalism and materialism
Module #6 Philosophical Foundations of Creationism Analyzing the philosophical foundations of creationism, including supernaturalism and divine intervention
Module #7 The Problem of Evil and Suffering Exploring the challenge of evil and suffering to creationist perspectives and considering possible responses
Module #8 The Argument from Design Evaluating the argument from design, including its strengths, weaknesses, and variations
Module #9 Natural Theology and the Limits of Science Discussing the relationship between natural theology and the limits of scientific inquiry
Module #10 The Fossil Record and Evolution Examining the fossil record as evidence for evolution, including transitional fossils and the Cambrian explosion
Module #11 The Fossil Record and Creationism Assessing creationist interpretations of the fossil record, including flood geology and the concept of kinds
Module #12 Biogeography and Evolution Exploring the distribution of species and biogeographical patterns as evidence for evolution
Module #13 Biogeography and Creationism Considering creationist explanations for biogeographical patterns, including dispersal and migration
Module #14 The Moral and Ethical Implications of Evolution Delving into the moral and ethical implications of evolutionary theory, including the nature of humanity and moral relativism
Module #15 The Moral and Ethical Implications of Creationism Examining the moral and ethical implications of creationism, including the concept of divine morality and moral absolutism
Module #16 Science, Religion, and the Nature of Reality Investigating the relationship between science and religion, including the nature of reality and the roles of faith and reason
Module #17 The Cognitive and Psychological Factors in the Debate Exploring the cognitive and psychological factors influencing the evolution-creationism debate, including confirmation bias and motivated reasoning
Module #18 Teaching Evolution and Creationism in the Classroom Discussing the pedagogical and ethical implications of teaching evolution and creationism in educational settings
Module #19 Case Studies in the Evolution-Creationism Debate Analyzing prominent case studies, such as the Scopes Trial and the Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District case
Module #20 The Evolution-Creationism Debate in Different Cultures Comparing the evolution-creationism debate across different cultures and religious traditions
Module #21 The Impact of Evolution on Christian Theology Examining the implications of evolutionary theory for Christian theology, including the concept of original sin and the nature of humanity
Module #22 The Impact of Creationism on Christian Theology Assessing the implications of creationism for Christian theology, including the concept of divine intervention and the nature of God
Module #23 Evolution, Creationism, and the Concept of Human Nature Investigating the implications of evolution and creationism for our understanding of human nature and human dignity
Module #24 The Role of Philosophy in the Evolution-Creationism Debate Reflecting on the role of philosophy in understanding the evolution-creationism debate and its implications for our worldviews
Module #25 The Future of the Evolution-Creationism Debate Looking ahead to the future of the debate, including emerging trends and potential areas of consensus
Module #26 Critical Thinking and the Evolution-Creationism Debate Developing critical thinking skills to engage with the evolution-creationism debate and its underlying assumptions
Module #27 The Evolution-Creationism Debate and the Public Sphere Exploring the role of the evolution-creationism debate in the public sphere, including its implications for science policy and education
Module #28 The Evolution-Creationism Debate and the Concept of Truth Investigating the concept of truth and its relevance to the evolution-creationism debate, including the roles of evidence, faith, and reason
Module #29 The Evolution-Creationism Debate and the Nature of Science Examining the evolution-creationism debate as a case study in the nature of science, including the roles of theory, evidence, and explanation
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Evolution and Creationism: A Philosophical Debate career
