Can Science and Religion Co-Exist?
Pat Flynn is joined by Dr. Stacy Trasancos, author of Particles of Faith, to discuss the deep and important harmony between the religious and scientific worldview, and why she believes, more than anything that science is truly studying the handiwork of God. Dr. Trasancos shares her conversion story while highlighting those parts of her academic and scientific career that brought her back to faith.
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About Dr. Trasancos and Related Resources
Dr. Stacy Trasancos is a convert to Catholicism and a nationally-recognized author, speaker, and educator on the topic of theology and science. She has a PhD in chemistry and an MA in dogmatic theology. She is a teaching fellow for Bishop Robert Barron’s new Word on Fire Institute and regularly appears on Catholic Answers Live to answer questions about faith and science.
She is the author of three books: Particles of Faith, Science Was Born of Christianity, and 20 Answers: Bioethics. Her work was featured in Forbes, and she has written numerous articles for publications such as National Catholic Register, St. Austin’s Review, and Catholic World Report. She has appeared on Catholic radio shows, including SiriusXM’s The Jennifer Fulwiler Show and Busted Halo with Fr. Dave Dwyer. Dr. Trasancos teaches online theology courses for Seton Hall University’s Catholic Studies program. She and her family moved from the Adirondacks of upstate New York to East Texas last year–a coming home to her birthplace–and now she is the Executive Director for the St. Philip Institute of Catechesis and Evangelization founded by Bishop Joseph Strickland in the Diocese of Tyler, Texas.
She is a mother of seven and wife to her dear husband, Jose. They enjoy their life together in Hideaway, Texas.
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Now that’s a great combination- a PhD in chemistry and a master’s in dogmatic theology. Talk about someone who knows the value of being a generalist. For me, there’s no question that science and religion can coexist. I think it’s important too for people who are Christians and who are scientists to share both their faith and their scientific beliefs, particularly how they go together (which I think they do). Far too many people fall into the trap of thinking the two can’t co-exist. I think the biggest problem is when religious people with no scientific knowledge discuss science and make a fool of themselves (and vice versa). Everyone should have a foundation in science (and religion), another example of how being a generalist is the way to go!
Wonderful story about Dr. Trasancos and her road to enlightenment. Just another example of how people can expand their knowledge base whatever they want to learn. I enjoyed hearing Dr. Trasancos’ comparison of relying on established doctrine while testing them. It’s worked in chemistry and apparently in her theological studies.