About the Faith and Reason Series
The Faith and Reason Series was developed to bring scientific investigation and theological reflection together in a unified educational experience for middle school students.
A complete middle school science curriculum integrating laboratory investigation with theological reflection.
Why the Faith and Reason Series Exists
For many students, science and faith are presented as separate—or even in conflict. This division often begins early and shapes how they understand both subjects for years to come.
The Faith and Reason Series was created to address this problem directly—helping students form a unified way of thinking that respects scientific evidence while recognizing deeper questions of meaning and human dignity.
What Makes This Approach Unique
Scientific Investigation
The Human Person
Faith and Reason
Students engage in hands-on experiments, careful observation, and evidence-based reasoning—learning how scientific knowledge is developed and refined.
The curriculum explores biology and cognition within the context of the whole human person, helping students understand not just how systems work, but what they mean.
Scientific exploration is integrated with the Catholic intellectual tradition, allowing students to reflect on deeper questions of purpose, dignity, and truth.
How the Program Works
Each unit is organized into a series of Investigations that guide students through a structured learning process:
• Concept Development – Students are introduced to key ideas and questions
• Hands-On Labs – Students engage directly with scientific phenomena
• Reflection and Integration – Students connect their observations to broader concepts of Catholic intellectual tradition and human meaning
This sequence supports how students naturally learn—moving from experience to understanding to insight.
Who It’s For
Designed for Teachers
Designed for Students
The Faith and Reason Series provides teachers with clear structure, complete materials, and a coherent framework for guiding both scientific and philosophical discussion—without requiring specialized theological training.
Students are invited to think, question, and explore. The program develops critical thinking skills while fostering a deeper appreciation for truth, meaning, and the human person.
Developed by Scientists and Classroom Educators
The Faith and Reason Series was developed by Keith Verner, PhD (Biochemistry, Cornell University), founder of LabLearner and creator of science curriculum used in schools across the United States for over two decades.
Drawing on both scientific research and extensive classroom experience, the program reflects a commitment to helping students understand science deeply while recognizing its connection to larger questions of meaning and truth.