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In Pursuit of Wisdom: Catholicism and Science Throughout the Ages
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The relationship between the Catholic Church and science is one of the most misunderstood stories of Western civilization. In Pursuit of Wisdom moves beyond polemical and surface-level approaches to paint a more accurate picture of the historical relationship between scientific inquiry and the Catholic Faith.
Course Description: This course will explore the historical exchange between science and the Catholic Church using Phillip Campbell’s text In Pursuit of Wisdom: Catholicism and Science Through the Ages as a spine. Beginning with the earliest days of the Church, through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and beyond, Catholic history author Phillip Campbell tells the stories of brilliant individuals, challenging controversies, and awe-inspiring discoveries that form the tapestry of the Church's rich engagement with science.
Instructor: Phillip Campbell
In Pursuit of Wisdom: Catholicism and Science Through the Ages by Phillip Campbell (Our Sunday Visitor, 2024). ISBN: 978-1681926742
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In Pursuit of Wisdom: Catholicism and Science Throughout the Ages
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Phillip Campbell
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Summer 2026
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History ➤ World History
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High School
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June 1st, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
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Live
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$147
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28 seats available
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24 seats remaining
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Special notes
Students should complete reading the introduction of the textbook before the first session.
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None
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Outline
Course Outline:
Session 1: The Foundation of Western Science in the Christian Age (Chap. 1-2)
Session 2: Our Monastic Heritage (Chap. 3)
Session 3: Medieval Rationalism & Renaissance Science (Chap. 4-5)
Session 4: Cosmological Controversies (Chap. 6-7)
Session 5: Catholicism and the Enlightenment (Chap. 8-9)
Session 6: The Problem of Darwinism (Chap. 10)
Session 7: Physics & Scientism (Chap. 11-12)
Session 8: Conclusion & Appendix
Materials
Homework
The homework for this course will consist entirely of readings from the textbook and online automated quizzes to be completed in Caravel. Because the class meets daily, students will need to keep up with reading every day. Estimated reading commitment is 35 pages per class session.
Fees
For all 8 classes: $127 if you register on or before April 15; $147 if you register after April 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $25 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.)
Phillip Campbell
phicampiii@gmail.com
Phillip Campbell holds a BA in European History from Ave Maria University and a certificate in Secondary Education through Madonna University. He taught history and Scripture for the St. Augustine Homeschool Enrichment Program for ten years and is the author of the popular ” Story of Civilization” series by TAN Books. Mr. Campbell has also been published by The Catholic Textbook Project, Ave Maria Press, Our Sunday Visitor, Arx Publishing, and Arouca Press and his articles have appeared in online and print journals such as the St. Austin Review, New Oxford Review, and New Liturgical Movement.
Testimonies from students:
To quote one student from Intro to Formal Logic (Recorded), he said that Mr. Campbell was “WONDERFUL. Absolutely enjoyed it!”
“Mr. Campbell took the dullness out of learning, and he made each class fun and exciting. I think that with his teaching method he could make any subject I hated into a productive and enjoyable learning experience. I would take as many of his classes as I could.”
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