Justice runs as a central theme throughout religion. We cannot deny, ignore, or escape this. Science, by contrast, is sometimes portrayed as standing apart: the numbers and the facts simply are what they are. If we scratch below the surface, however, we see that science is also intertwined with questions of justice; often able to foster justice, too often playing a material role in injustice.
In our interconnected world, the interplay of science and religion with justice cuts across disciplines. It is of relevance not just to scientists and theologians, but impinges on topics from politics to philosophy, and technology to teaching. We may hope historical problems – like the scientific rankings of human races – are behind us. But modern science is still marked by issues such as control, power, value, and identity; how we treat the poor, the disadvantaged, the other; how we understand ourselves and our standing in the world. This one-week course will cover a wide range of Science & Religion topics, delving into the rich interconnections of how both science and religion are necessarily involved in the lived story of justice: past, present, and future.
Ticket types and Costs:
In-Person Attendance:
Includes participation in the full course program plus all lunches, dinners and refreshments from the evening of Sunday 29th June until lunchtime on Friday 4th July at the course venue. An immersive experience in Cambridge with opportunity to meet other participants, speakers and Faraday Institute staff informally during meals and breaks.
Online Attendance:
Includes participation in the full course program, including live Q&A sessions and Meet the Speaker events, through Zoom webinars and meetings, as well as access to talk recordings and supplementary online materials.
Costs:
£1,500 Full price with accommodation (sign up before 30th April 2025)
£1,100 Full price without accommodation (sign up before 30th April 2025)
£1,200 Early bird with accommodation (open to all, sign up before 14th Feb. 2025)
£800 Early bird without accommodation (open to all, sign up before 14th Feb. 2025)
£800 Student with accommodation (open to students, sign up before 30th April 2025)
£450 Student without accommodation (open to students, sign up before 30th April 2025)
£185 Full price, online
£95 Student price, online
Notes:
An accommodation booking link will be sent to in-person ticket holders. For in person attendance a £450 deposit is required to reserve a place, with any remaining balance due by Wednesday 30th April. In the case of cancellation, the maximum refund will be the difference between in-person and online attendance, and such refunds are not guaranteed. No tickets for pro rata attendance are available. Attendees remain fully responsible for their own travel, accommodation, insurance and incidental costs. We are unable to provide letters for visa purposes. For student tickets, evidence of full-time student status (undergraduate or postgraduate) will be required. Student tickets are highly subsidised and the number made available will depend on level of designated donation support received. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
A draft programme can be found here.
Sessions will be recorded and uploaded to the Virtual Learning Environment. These recordings will allow you to catch content you miss (e.g., because of time difference or an internet connection issue), and will remain available following the end of the Summer Course.
Help Sponsor a Student
If you are able, please consider donating to support a student to attend via our ‘Support Us’ page.
Scholarships & Bursaries
A limited number of partial scholarships and bursaries will be available to allow in person or online attendance at a reduced cost. Please visit the scholarships page to find out more.
We look forward to welcoming you in Cambridge!
How to register:
To register for a place on The Faraday Summer Course 2025, choose your ticket type below and submit the registration form online.
Note: Ticket prices below do not include accommodation. An accommodation booking link (£400 for regular tickets, £350 for students) will be sent to all in-person ticket holders. Accommodation is not guaranteed until payment is received (no later than 30th April).
If you are having any technical issues in making payments please email: events@faraday.cam.ac.uk
