To gain a sociological perspective on the historical and theoretical foundations and consequences of the religion-science relationship.

The sociological framework of the religion-science relationship; the concept of paradigm in the sociology of science; the social construction of science; the theory of evolution and religious reactions; evolution debates in Turkey; transhumanism and techno-utopian discourses; “divine technology” and ethical debates; a look at the golden age of Islam; new religious movements and scientific language; modern science, colonialism and religion; science and religious discourse in Turkey.