The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion is a Cambridge-based interdisciplinary research institute improving public understanding of religious beliefs in relation to the sciences.
Lecture
In partnership with the AI Faith & Civil Society Commission,
The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion will be hosting a showing of the documentary film ‘The End of Humanity’ followed by a panel discussion between the Rt Revd Steven Croft, Bishop of Oxford; Dr Claire Benn, of the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence; Dr Nick Spencer, of Theos; and Rabbi Dr Harris Bor, of the London School of Jewish Studies. The discussion will be chaired by Graham Budd, Executive Director of The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion.
Seminar
October 22, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Seminar
November 5, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Seminar
November 19, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Churches, Course
What next for the Church in an era of climate change, pollution and habitat destruction? Sessions are either hybrid or fully online and take place over five evenings spread through the 2024-25 academic year. This course will cover the latest theological perspectives, practical responses and resources available to us. Each session will have a small amount of material provided in advance to read, watch or listen to, so the meetings themselves can rapidly get to discussing key issues of interest to participants.
Churches, Course
Both science and religion have an impact on how we live, how we die, and how we think about dying. This one-day workshop will be an opportunity for church leaders to develop their understanding of and think through a Christian response to issues related to the end of life, with particular focus on the realities of ministering to those facing the end of life. Bringing together speakers from medical and pastoral backgrounds, participants will gain greater confidence in their own ministry, as well as challenging them to think about the breadth of their ministry in this area.
Churches, Course
15th Oct, 20th Nov, 22nd Jan 2025, 19th Feb, 11th Mar, 19.30 - 21.00 UK time
Schools, Course, Small Course
November 14, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Lecture
November 14, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:35 pm
Seminar
October 22, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Seminar
November 5, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Seminar
November 19, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Seminar
October 8, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Schools, Course, Small Course
Tuesday 24th September, 4pm-5:15pm and Tuesday 12th November, 4pm-5:15pm
Churches
August 16, 2024 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Research seminar given by Prof. Thilo Stadelmann on 8th October 2024 Slides [pdf] Related Article – Assessing Deep Learning
Public Lecture given by Dr Nick Spencer as part of the Cambridge Festival, 21st March 2023
Report
By The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion and Forum for Peace – London | Published October 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a groundbreaking technology capable of generating ideas and making autonomous decisions, raising significant questions about human identity and purpose—issues that religion has long explored.
This handbook aims to examine the relationship between AI, ethics, and faith, emphasising the importance of diverse faith perspectives in shaping the future of AI.
Report
By Dr Hannah Waite | Published by Theos on 24/11/2022
Around half of Britons now categorise themselves as having “No Religion”; these are colloquially known as ‘Nones’. But having no religion does not mean having no beliefs. It doesn’t even mean having no religious beliefs.
This report explores the demography, beliefs and practices of Nones and then presents a cluster analysis of this group. It shows that Nones comprise a complex and sometimes counter– intuitive group with, for example, only 51% of them stating they “don’t believe in God,” and 42% believing in some form of the supernatural.
