04 · Faith and Formation
Faith and Science
Intellectual humility that strengthens inquiry
Aims for the session
Learning objectives
- Separate an empirical result from the interpretation placed upon it.
- Identify bias, confounding and uncertainty in a causal claim.
- Revise a public claim while preserving truthful communication and appropriate hope.
Teaching framework
WONDER
WWonder
OObserve carefully
NName uncertainty
DDiscern responsibility
EEngage dialogue
RRevise conclusions
The original five movements are retained; Revise conclusions completes the final R.
Ways to gather
15 minute presentation · 30 minute presentation · 60 minute workshop
Christian reflection
Psalm 19:1; Proverbs 18:13; James 1:5. Reflection: wonder can coexist with careful listening and intellectual humility.
This educational resource supports learning and reflection. Clinical decisions remain within the appropriate patient specific professional relationship and current evidence.
