Journey of the Universe: A Story for Our Times Specialization

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Course 1: Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life
Course 2: Journey of the Universe: Weaving Knowledge and Action
Course 3: The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community
Journey of the Universe: A Story for Our Times is a course series created by senior research scholars at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim. The courses weave the discoveries of the evolutionary sciences together with the humanities such as history, philosophy, art, and religion. The courses in this Specialization draw on the Emmy-award winning film, Journey of the Universe, the book from Yale University Press, and a series of 20 interviews with scientists and environmentalists, titled Journey Conversations.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Demonstrate an understanding of the unfolding of the universe, Earth, and humans by drawing upon both science and the humanities.
- Understand what cosmological events contribute to our existence.
- Assess the history & development of cosmological thought as it has unfolded over time & as it spans multiple disciplines in science & humanities.