What is at stake in today's crisis of moral and legal nihilism, whether as seen in the ‘post-right' or the ‘post-left’? This seminar explores whether some form of ‘Christian romanticism’ could overcome a deep disenchantment and reclaim wonder in a way that is intellectually coherent, spiritually healthy, and ‘future-oriented.' Readings pre-assigned.

Where do we, life, our planet, and the whole universe come from? The past 200 years have produced a staggering number of scientific discoveries about our origins. Some are widely believed to contradict or disprove ancient Christian ideas of divine creation and providence. This talk explores the story of cosmic origins offered by the scientific project and examines how it relates to theological ideas at the core of Christianity.