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Hosted by The Society of Catholic Scientists · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 22 episodes
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The show explores important questions concerning the relationship between science and the Catholic faith. These include such topics as evolution, cosmology, neuroscience, quantum physics, and free will. The show also highlights the work of leading Catholic scientists as well as their reflections on how they integrate the worlds of science and religion in their life's work.
The Society of Catholic Scientists hosts The Catholic Scientist, a science show with 22 episodes published.
Dr. Nuno Castel-Branco is a historian of science, culture, and religion with a focus on early modern Europe. Currently he is a research fellow of All Souls College at the University of Oxford. In this episode, Dr. Castel
Robert Scherrer, a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Vanderbilt University and an SCS Board member, discusses what the standard cosmological model suggests regarding the future of our universe. Will it end with a ban
Dr. Sodergren, a practicing psychologist at Ruah Woods Psychological Services in Cincinnati, delivers a talk entitled “Integrating Body and Soul: Principles for a Catholic Approach to Gender Dysphoria.” Dr. Sodergren is
Dr. Matthew Ramage, a Professor of Theology at Benedictine College and a Scholar Associate of SCS, is the guest on this episode of The Catholic Scientist. Dr. Ramage discusses his research and writing on the theology of
Dr. Laura Upenieks, an Associate Professor of Sociology at Baylor University discusses her work investigating the intersection of religious belief, religious practice, and attitudes toward science. In particular, she del
Dr. Stephen Barr, the President of the Society of Catholic Scientists and author of Modern Physics and Ancient Faith, discusses the relationship between the Catholic understanding of Creation and the science regarding th
Dr. Peter Kilpatrick, President of the Catholic University of America (CUA), discusses the unique role that Catholic institutions have in the landscape of higher education as well as how CUA in looking to fulfill that ro
Dr. Maureen Condic discusses the question of when human life begins and the arguments regarding the moral status of the human embryo. She also examines the state of current research on human embryos as well as ethical al
What is the likelihood that intelligent life exists somewhere else in the Universe? What would the existence of intelligent extraterrestrial life mean for the Catholic understanding that Christ is the means of Salvation?
Dr. Stephen Barr, the President of the Society of Catholic Scientists and author of Modern Physics and Ancient Faith, speculates on what our bodies will be like in heaven. Wouldphysical bodies that resemble our current b
Dr. Sofia Carozza discusses the promises and pitfalls of integrating neuroscience and faith during a talk she delivered at the Society of Catholic Scientists’ 2023 annual meeting. Dr. Carozza has a Ph.D. in Cognition and
Dr. Daniel Kuebler, a Professor of Biology at Franciscan University, talks about his recent book, Darwin and Doctrine: The Compatibility of Evolution and Catholicism, which was published by Word on Fire Press. He and Dr.
Dr. David Chiang, an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, discusses what large language models (LLMs) can or can’t do in a presentation at the 2024 So
Dr. Nowak, a Professor of Biology and Mathematics at Harvard University, discusses his thoughts on evolution and particularly the role of cooperation in the evolutionary process. He examines how evolution is both ordered
Dr. Nowak, a Professor of Biology and Mathematics at Harvard University, discusses his thoughts on the nature of mathematics as the language of science. He examines how the truths of mathematics point to the existence of
Dr. Stephen Barr, the President of the Society of Catholic Scientists and author of Modern Physics and Ancient Faith, discusses the history of the interaction between science and Christianity in the West. In particular,
Dr. Kenneth Kemp, an emeritus professor of philosophy at the University of St. Thomas, discusses human evolution in light of the first Papal encyclical to discuss human evolution, Humani generis. He also gives an overvie
In the second of two episodes, Dr. Jonathan Lunine, Chief Scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, discusses the possibility of life existing elsewhere in the solar system and how scientists are able to get data fr
Dr. Jonathan Lunine, Chief Scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, discusses his career in planetary science as well as his faith journey as a scientist. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and is o
In this episode we bring you a talk Ross Douthat delivered at the Society of Catholic Scientists' 2025 Annual Conference. In the talk, Douthat discusses his latest book, Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious (Zonderv
Sofia Carozza
graduate student in neuroscience
1 appearance on this show
Ross Douthat
New York Times columnist
1 appearance on this show
Matthew Ramage
Benedictine College
1 appearance on this show
Laura Upenieks
Baylor University
1 appearance on this show
Peter Kilpatrick
Catholic University of America
1 appearance on this show
Maureen Condic
Catholic University of America
1 appearance on this show
Chris Baglow
University of Notre Dame
1 appearance on this show
Stephen Barr
Society of Catholic Scientists
1 appearance on this show
Daniel Kuebler
Franciscan University
1 appearance on this show
Dr. David Chiang
University of Notre Dame
1 appearance on this show
Martin Nowak
Harvard University
2 appearances on this show
Dr. Stephen Barr
Society of Catholic Scientists
2 appearances on this show
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