Scientific Revolution

Students analyze the historical developments of the Scientific Revolution and its lasting effect on religious, political, and cultural institutions.

Students will learn about:

• the roots of the Scientific Revolution.

• the significance of the new scientific theories (e.g., those of Copernicus,Galileo, Kepler, Newton) and the significance of new inventions.

• the scientific method, the influence of new scientific rationalism, and the coexistence of science with traditional religious beliefs.