Student Perceptions about Science and Religion.

Abstract

M ANY students have concerns about how the scientific theories they are learning may be related to the religious teachings they believe and the spiritual insights they have. These concerns create an undercurrent of personal and intellectual concern which often accompanies their endeavors in physics and in science in general. We, the teachers, often suspect the presence of this undercurrent and occasionally will see it manifested in the questions we are asked. These perceived conflicts between science and religion may show up in several topic areas including evolution, the origin(s) of the universe, ecological issues, bioethical issues and the nature of man (Bessinger 1991). This article is advisory, even cautionary, and attempts to offer some insight into the depth and importance of these concerns to students. It will not so much discuss how students perceive the relationship between science and religion or between scientific theory and spiritual faith, as it will consider how often and how deeply students' religious and spiritual concerns can affect their view of science.

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