Dublin Faraday Course On Science & Religion

Dear all,

Registrations are now being accepted for the Faraday Institute of Science and Religion short course to be held in Dublin on June 25-27, 2010. The title of the course is: 'An Introduction to Science and Religion'.

Aim of Course
This short weekend course is for busy people who would like to obtain a broad introductory overview of the science-religion debate from leading speakers in the field, covering topics such as the historical background to the debate, philosophical approaches to relate science and faith, the anthropic principle, evolution, medical ethics, and scientific and theological issues surrounding natural disasters. There will be plenty of opportunity for interactions with speakers during the periods set aside for questions and discussion.

Speakers (listed in alphabetical order) and topics

•  Dr Denis Alexander : Creation or Evolution: Do We Have to Choose?
• Revd Dr Rodney Holder FIMA FRAS: Is the Universe Designed?
• Prof. David Livingstone : Darwin's Forgotten Defenders
• Prof. Ernan McMullin : Galileo and the Church
• Dr Donal O'Mathuna : Medical Ethics and What it Means to be Human
• Prof. Bob White FRS: Are Natural Disasters Acts of God?
• Prof. Stephen Williams : Science, Faith and Reason

Further details of the course, together with instructions on registration, can be obtained by visiting the Faraday Institute website:

http://graphite.st-edmunds.cam.ac.uk/faraday/Courses.php

Best wishes,

Scott
Rev. Dr. Scott Peddie SOSc
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Chair, Christians in Science Ireland

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