Short Course no. 15 – Neurosciences and Religion

Aim of Course

This short week-end course is for neuroscientists, cognitive scientists and psychologists who want to explore the philosophical, theological and ethical implications of scientific ideas; and for philosophers and theologians with a similar interest. We have brought together a group of world experts as speakers and together will be exploring fundamental questions of human existence which arise out of the relationship between human consciousness and our bodily make-up and evolutionary history.

Speakers (listed in alphabetical order) and topics

See multimedia items for this course.

• Prof Justin Barrett : Evolution of Religion & Naturalness of Childhood Theism
• Warren Brown : Did My Neurons Make Me Do It? andThe Neuroscience of Virtue
• Peter Clarke (deceased) : Brains and Machines
• Revd Prof. Alasdair Coles : Brain Imaging and Religious Experience
• Dr Nicholas Gibson : Psychological Science and Knowledge of God

Venue

The course will be held at Westminster College, Madingley Rd, Cambridge, CB3 0AA. Click here to obtain further details about the College.

Westminster College is housed in an impressive late 19th century grade II listed building situated in two acres of gardens within easy walking distance of Cambridge City Centre, the celebrated ‘Backs’ and other University Colleges.

Westminster College is on the main ring road within easy access off the M11 and A14 and has limited on-site parking. The College is a short taxi ride from the train and bus stations. Airport coach or train from Stansted Airport (the most convenient airport for Cambridge) takes 30-40 minutes. Location map for Westminster College.

Course Schedule