Short Course 31: Science and Religion: The Big Questions

Aim of Course

This weekend course is for busy people who would like to obtain a broad introductory overview of the big questions in science and religion from top speakers in the field. Philosophers, scientists, historians and theologians will tackle a wide range of topics such as the conflict myth, rationality and knowledge, the nature of matter, God’s action in the world, genetics and determinism, ethical challenges in science.  There will be plenty of opportunity for group discussion and to interact informally with the speakers over the course of the weekend.

We have experienced a problem with our booking system, if you booked between 7/1/205 and 20/1/2015 and have not heard from us please contact the office 01223 741281 or faraday.administrator@st-edmunds.cam.ac.uk

Speakers (listed in alphabetical order) and topics

See multimedia items for this course.

• Dr Denis Alexander : Is it all in our Genes?
• Dr James Hannam : Conflict or harmony? Relating science and religion
• Revd Dr Rodney Holder : Is the Universe Designed?
• Dr Cherryl Hunt : Bioethical issues at the beginning and end of life
• Dr Elaine Storkey : Should we be worried about climate change?
• Revd Dr Gillian Straine : Does Matter Matter? Divine action in the world
• Revd Prof. Keith Ward : Has science remove the need for God?
• Revd Prof. Keith Ward : Why does nature suffer?

Venue

The conference will be held in Murray Edwards College, Huntingdon Road, Cambridge CB3 0DF.

Murray Edwards (formerly New Hall), a modern and friendly college for women, provides excellent conference facilities with good access. The college is set in 11 acres of wooded grounds with informal lawns and gardens.

You can find more information about Murray Edwards here.

For maps and directions click here.

Course Schedule