Professional Workshop: Science and Faith in the Local Church

Aim of Course

This professional workshop is designed for church leaders, lay or ordained, and those in training. Come and explore a wide range of science and faith issues and think about their relevance in the context of the local church. A team of leading speakers will address key scientific areas such as cosmology, evolutionary biology, genetics, ecology and neuroscience. There will be plenty of opportunity for group discussion as well as input on practical and pastoral application and examples of imaginative church resources.

The workshop will run from 9.30am on Wednesday 11 Jan 2017 to 5pm on Thursday 12 Jan 2017 and there will be no evening sessions. The cost of this two day workshop is only £50 which includes tea & coffee breaks, a sandwich lunch on both days and all workshop materials. Places are limited to 50.

NB: delegates will be responsible for their own overnight accommodation and evening meals. There are many places to eat within walking distance and a list of accommodation will be provided on request.

Speakers (listed in alphabetical order) and topics

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• Revd Prof. Alasdair Coles : Pastoral issues in neurological and psychiatric illness
• Keith Fox : Genetics and faith
• Revd Dr Dave Gregory : Science and religion with children and young people.
• Lizzie Henderson : Science and faith for children and young people
• Revd Dr Rodney Holder : Is the universe designed? Cosmology and faith
• Revd Dr Victoria Johnson : Science and mission in local congregations
• Rt Revd Dr David Thomson (Bishop of Huntingdon) : Building Better Bridges – science and faith working together historically, nationally and locally.
• Dr Ruth Valerio : Why care for creation?
• John Wyatt : Ethical issues at the start and end of life

Venue

The course will be held in the Garden Room of St Edmund’s College.

Course Schedule