Short Course 32, The Believing Brain: Neuroscience, Psychology and Faith

Aim of Course

This weekend course is for neuroscientists, cognitive scientists and psychologists, and will also appeal to philosophers and theologians. It aims to:

• Engage with the latest research on science and religion,
• Explore fundamental questions of human existence that arise at the intersection of neuroscience, psychology and religious belief,
• Examine the philosophical, theological and ethical implications of scientific ideas.

Speakers (listed in alphabetical order) and topics

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• Dr Duncan Astle : Faith and the developing brain
• Revd Prof. Alasdair Coles : Neurodegenerative disease and religious experience
• Revd Dr Joanna Collicutt : Psychology, religion and spirituality
• Prof Chris Cook : The significance of hearing voices
• Dr Daniel De Haan : Neuroscience and philosophy
• Prof Paul Fletcher : Disbelief, Delusions and Hallucinations
• Julian Hughes : Dementia, faith and neuroscience
• Dr Harvey T. McMahon FRS : Mind-brain and freewill
• Raymond Tallis : Philosophy and free will
• Prof Irene Tracey : Brain imaging and the placebo effect

Venue

The Møller Centre at Churchill College is a dedicated residential management training and conference centre located within the historic city of Cambridge.
The Møller Centre offers en-suite bedrooms with iconic Danish Hans J. Wegner furniture; the bedrooms are comfortable, clean and designed so that delegates have everything they need during their stay. All bedrooms are air-conditioned, and have beautiful views of gardens or the impressive grounds of Churchill College. The Centre also boasts a bar, restaurant, roof terrace, gym and  free car parking on-site.

For further information please visit www.mollercentre.co.uk/

Course Schedule