March 30 - April 1, 2007

Westminster College

Aim of Course

This short weekend course is for busy teachers, whether in the sciences, philosophy or RE. It will give informed input by highly qualified experts on some of the latest thinking in the science-religion area, give information about resources available to teachers, as well as tackle some of the thorny issues arising in the classroom.

Speakers (listed in alphabetical order) and topics

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  • John Bryant : Creationism; Stem Cells
  • Dr Pete Moore : Science & Ethics in the Media
  • John Pilbrow FAIP FInstP: Impact of Einstein; God’s Action in the World
  • Dr Vinoth Ramachandra : Science & theology of natural disasters
  • Mr Martin Rogers OBE: Science and Religion in Schools Project
  • Dr John Taylor : “Perspectives on Science” syllabus; workshop on “Truth”
  • Bob White FRS : Environment

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

Friday March 30
6.00 pm Arrival
6.45 pm Dinner
8.00 pm Dr Pete Moore: Science and Religion in the Public Mind
9.00 pm Questions and Discussion
9.30 pm Bar and more Discussion
 

Saturday March 31

8.00 am Breakfast
9.00 am Prof. John Bryant: Creationism and Intelligent Design
10.00 am Questions and Discussion
10.30 am Coffee Break
11.00 am Prof. John Bryant: The Ethics of Stem Cell Research and Cloning
12.00 pm Questions and Discussion
12.30 pm Mr Martin Rogers: A Brief Introduction to the Science and Religion in Schools Project
1.00 pm Lunch
2.00 pm Dr John Taylor: Perspectives on Science: A New Venture in History, Philosophy and Ethics of Science in Post-16 Education
3.00 pm Questions and Discussion
3.30 pm Tea Break
4.00 pm Dr John Taylor: The Truth about Truth: Realism and Relativism. A Workshop in Exploring Philosophical Ideas in the Classroom
5.00 pm Questions and Discussion
5.30 pm Prof. John Pilbrow: The Impact of Einstein’s Relativity on Christian Thought
7.00 pm Gala Dinner
8.30 pm Panel Discussion with 3 Speakers  Questions and Discussion
 

Sunday April 1

8.00 am Breakfast
9.00 am Prof. John Pilbrow: How Does God Act in the World? A Critique of Scientific Models of Divine Action
10.00 am Questions and Discussion
10.30 am Coffee Break
11.00 am Prof. Bob White FRS: Why Care for the Environment?
12.00 pm Questions and Discussion
1.00 pm Lunch
2.00 pm Dr Vinoth Ramachandra: The Science and Theology of Natural Disasters
3.00 pm Questions and Discussion
3.30 pm Tea Break
4.00 pm Depart