Cosmology (disambiguation)

Cosmology is the academic discipline that seeks to understand the origin, evolution, structure, and ultimate fate of the universe. The term is also often applied to the underlying model of such a system.

Cosmology may also refer to:

• Esoteric cosmology, cosmology that is part of an esoteric or occult system of thought
• Physical cosmology, the study of large-scale structures and dynamics of the universe
• Philosophical cosmology, a branch of philosophy that ponders on the universe
• Religious cosmology, a way of explaining the origin, history, and evolution of the universe based on religious traditions
  • Jain cosmology

Cosmology may also refer to:

• Cosmology (album), 2010 album by Rolo Tomasi
• Cosmology (textbook), 2008 book by Steven Weinberg
• Cosmology (The Urantia Book), cosmological and metaphysical concept outlined in The Urantia Book
• Cosmology@Home, BOINC distributed computing project

Cosmology should not be confused with Cosmetology, which is the study and application of beauty treatment.