Past Events › 2012 - 2013
Events List Navigation
Christ and Ecology: Deep Incarnation
Presented By: Celia E. Deane-Drummond, Ph.D How are deep incarnation and Divine immanence related? Deane-Drummond aims to clarify this relationship and to argue for a grounded understanding of Christology that takes its cues from an expansive interpretation of theodrama, where the central act is the life, death and resurrection of Christ. In her view, other creatures are not simply the stage for human dramatic action, but join in the drama from the beginning of the creation of the world, thus offering…
Find out more »Science and Religion in China
Presented By: Nathan Sivin, Ph.D. For four hundred years philosophers and authors of best sellers have been arguing—and, less often, theologians and scientists—about whether science and religion are bound to be opposed. Why can’t they agree? Who (if anyone) is right? Is this a disagreement about an issue important to everyone alive, or is it a local quarrel that occurred in peculiar circumstances at a particular time within one culture, that of Europe and America? In order to cast light…
Find out more »Journey of the Universe Viewing & Open Dome
If skies are clear the Chestnut Hill College Dome will be opened at 8:30 for viewing of the universe. For more information on the lecture or the open dome night please click the posters below. Respondents will Included: Mary Evelyn Tucker, Ph.D. Senior Lecturer and Senior Research Scholar, Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, Yale University, Co-Coordinator, Forum on Religion and Ecology at Yale; Vice-President, American Teilhard Association John Grim, Ph.D. Senior Lecturer and Senior Research Scholar, Yale School…
Find out more »Darwin and Religion: Rumors of Warfare in a Post-Darwinian Age
Presented By: Edward Davis, Ph.D. What does Darwin mean for religion? Are Christianity and evolution inevitable foes? Is the famous "warfare" thesis of Andrew Dickson White the best description of what has taken place and what must happen in the future? This lecture looks closely at what White actually said and relates this to historical and contemporary examples of what evolution has actually been said to mean for Christian beliefs. Four main patterns emerge: conflict resulting in the rejection of…
Find out more »Neurotheology
Presented By: Andrew Newberg, M.D. This lecture reviews the major foundational principles of neurotheological research, principles that will be critical to the scientist, religious or spiritual person, and the general public as this highly important topic, neurotheology, is engaged. They articulate how science and religion must interact to successfully form this new field of study. These principles consider the capabilities and limitations of science and raise theological and religious questions such as: How might neurotheology address important moral or theological questions?…
Find out more »The Rediscovery of Place in Technology and Prayer
Presented By: John Staudenmaier, SJ, Ph.D. For centuries, a city’s location depended critically on the availability of resources such as clean water and fertile topsoil. Then, in the mid to late 19th century, complex systems such as railroad/telegraph networks, electric light and power utilities, urban and regional water systems were embraced with an almost religious awe. However, once key raw material advantages began shifting from being very cheap to being very expensive, this systems-based technological style became unsustainable. Today we tend…
Find out more »Ethnic Studies Conference on Religion, Science, and Asian Thought
Philips Memorial Hall, West Chester University University Ave. at S. High St., West Chester, PA 19383 Driving Directions and Location click here. For more information please click the poster below.
Find out more »