Science and religion

AC+ Resources on Promoting Peace and the Catholic Church

Laura Kings 18 October 2024 EH

This collection of resources explores Catholic perspectives on Peace. War is the antithesis of how we as Catholics are called by the Holy Spirit to live. Recent Catholic thinkers, including Pope Francis, have questioned whether anything can justify the pursuit of war over the pursuit of peace.

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Gaming the Gospels – Harmony Quest

Laura Kings 17 September 2024

Harmony Quest is a dynamic game designed for classrooms or church groups aimed at exploring the connections between science and faith.

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Christian ideas that paved the way for science

Michael McVeigh 11 September 2024 EH

Some scholars argue that we wouldn’t have science at all if not for revolutionary ideas found in the Bible and early Christianity.

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In awesome wonder

Richard Colledge 11 September 2024 EH

Our vision of the cosmos is shaped by astronomical discoveries, faith and awe.

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The modern Frankenstein

Amari Leiva-Urzua 11 September 2024 EH

The ability to clone raises numerous ethical questions, especially for religious believers.

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Catholicism and ethics – questions and answers

Laura Kings 5 September 2024 EH

These questions and activities explore how Catholicism influences our ethical decisions. Older students will apply this thinking to sport and the issue of cloning.

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Science, faith and understanding – questions and answers

Laura Kings 29 August 2024 EH

The questions and activities help students to explore how science can help us understand the mysteries of God’s creation.

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Gaming the Gospels – Facts and stories

Laura Kings 29 August 2024

The Bible and science matching game will help you to understand how science can help us to understand God’s creation.

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Nurturing faith and inquiry

Laura Kings 29 August 2024 EH

Hot button topics might arise in the science classroom, but Catholic school teachers can navigate them with sensitivity and respect for both faith and science.

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Reason and revelation

29 August 2024 EH

Saint Albert the Great felt commissioned by the Holy Spirit to pass on all that philosophy and science could impart in his time.

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Science in the service of God

Matthew Pinson SJ 29 August 2024 EH

A Jesuit priest in formation sees only benefits in using scientific talents and training in response to God’s calling.

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AC+ guide to parables in the Bible

Laura Kings 27 August 2024 EH

Use this guide to explore a range of parables in the Bible, with many suggested articles offering modern contexts for considering ancient lessons.

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