Theology of Science

A field of inquiry that studies science as a quasi‑religious system—its mythology, its creation stories (the Big Bang, evolution), its eschatology (technological singularity, space colonization), its moral codes (efficiency, progress), and its pantheon of heroes (Newton, Einstein, Darwin). The theology of science treats the narratives and rituals of science as analogous to those of traditional religions, analyzing how science provides meaning, organizes communities, and demands allegiance. It does not dismiss science but rather asks: how does science function as a belief system, and what does that reveal about both science and religion?

Example: “The theology of science course examined how the myth of the lone genius in a garage (Steve Jobs, Elon Musk) serves the same cultural function as saints’ hagiographies—providing origin stories and moral exemplars.”

Theology of Science by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal March 23, 2026