Short Course No. 23: An Introduction to Science and Religion

Aim of Course

This course is intended primarily for students of the Cambridge Federation of Theological Colleges. However, applications are welcome for up to 10 further places for similar delegates from outside Cambridge. The course aims to introduce various aspects of the science-religion dialogue, including evolution, cosmology and neuroscience as well as anthropogenic climate change and the ways in which we might respond to that as future church leaders. Scientific and theological background will be given, plus practical application and illustration of imaginative church-based schemes.  Lectures will be in the Garden Room, St Edmund’s College, with lunches nearby at Westminster College. Accommodation for those from outside Cambridge will be provided in one of these Colleges or a suitable alternative.

Speakers (listed in alphabetical order) and topics

• Dr Denis Alexander : Creation or Evolution: Do We Have to Choose?
• Dr Ruth Bancewicz : Test of Faith
• Revd Dave Bookless : Resourcing the Church: Bringing Creation Care to the Local Church
• Revd Prof. Alasdair Coles : Brain Disease and Faith; and Handling Questions on Science and Religion in the Parish
• Revd Dr Rodney Holder : Is the Universe Designed?
• Dr Hilary Marlow : Theology of Creation: The Foundation for Environmental Concern
• Revd Dr John Polkinghorne KBE FRS: An Introduction to the Science and Religion Dialogue

Venue

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

Course Schedule