What role does science play in theological formation?
For our Science for Seminaries retreat in April 2021, we asked some of the UK’s leading theologians about the role that science plays in theological formation.
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What role does science play in theological formation?
For our Science for Seminaries retreat in April 2021, we asked some of the UK's leading theologians about the role that science plays in theological formation.
by Helen Billam
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Science et Foi (en Français)
Prof Tom McLeish examine ‘Science et Foi’ pour l’IFES, Avril 2021. Prof Tom McLeish gives a presentation on science and faith for the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES), April 2021.
Science et Foi (en Français)
Prof Tom McLeish examine 'Science et Foi' pour l'IFES, Avril 2021.
Prof Tom McLeish gives a presentation on science and faith for the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES), April 2021.
by Helen Billam
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Biology, Race and Public Theology Session 3: The Future, with Dr R David Muir
In the final session of our online retreat, the Revd Dr Kathryn Pritchard, ECLAS Co-Director and Research Fellow, interviews Dr R David Muir, Head of Whitelands College and Senior Lecturer in Public Theology & Community...
Biology, Race and Public Theology Session 3: The Future, with Dr R David Muir
In the final session of our online retreat, the Revd Dr Kathryn Pritchard, ECLAS Co-Director and Research Fellow, interviews Dr R David Muir, Head of Whitelands College and Senior Lecturer in Public Theology & Community Engagement.
by Helen Billam
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Biology, Race and Public Theology: Session 2 – The Present, with Prof Carlos Bustamante
The second session of our online retreat for senior Christian leaders featured Prof Carlos Bustamante from Stanford University speaking about population genetics and human diversity. Prof Bustamante is the Founding Director of the Stanford Center...
Biology, Race and Public Theology: Session 2 - The Present, with Prof Carlos Bustamante
The second session of our online retreat for senior Christian leaders featured Prof Carlos Bustamante from Stanford University speaking about population genetics and human diversity. Prof Bustamante is the Founding Director of the Stanford Center for Computational, Evolutionary, and Human Genomics. A theological reflection was provided by Dr Thoko Kamwendo and the Revd Prof David Wilkinson from ECLAS.
by Helen Billam
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Biology, Race and Public Theology: Session 1 – The Past, with Revd Dr Chigor...
This is a recording of ECLAS’ Biology, Race and Public Theology online retreat for senior Christian leaders. Featuring a theological reflection from the Revd. Dr Chigor Chike, this session covered the origins of “race science”...
Biology, Race and Public Theology: Session 1 - The Past, with Revd Dr Chigor Chike
This is a recording of ECLAS' Biology, Race and Public Theology online retreat for senior Christian leaders. Featuring a theological reflection from the Revd. Dr Chigor Chike, this session covered the origins of “race science” and its entanglement with biology. Please note that the earlier keynote session was not recorded.
by Helen Billam
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Advent Reflection from Bishop Richard Cheetham
Advent reflection 2020 from Bishop Richard Cheetham
Bishop Richard shares a reflection for the season of Advent.
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Advent Prayer for Science by Prof Tom McLeish
Advent Prayer for Science
Prof Tom McLeish shares a prayer he shared in Advent 2020 at the height of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Science, mystery and faith: Sermon at the end of British Science Week
Revd Prof David Wilkinson gives a guest sermon for Kent College, Canterbury at the end of British Science Week.
Science, mystery and faith: Sermon at the end of British Science Week
Revd Prof David Wilkinson gives a guest sermon for Kent College, Canterbury at the end of British Science Week.
by ECLAS Team
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Scientists in Congregations Webinar – Putting Together a Strong Application
This webinar from 16 March 2021 contains information about ECLAS’ Scientists in Congregations grants. Featuring tips on how to submit a strong application, potential benefits for churches, an exploration of impact, and case studies from...
Scientists in Congregations Webinar
This webinar contains information about ECLAS' Scientists in Congregations grants. Featuring tips on how to submit a strong application, potential benefits for churches, an exploration of impact, and case studies from three previous project participants:
- Take Your Vicar to the Lab, St Albans Diocese
- Faith in the Questions, Riding Lights Theatre Company
- Faith, Technology and Tomorrow, St Mary's Longfleet, Poole.
Twenty grants of up to £20,000 are available for local churches to hold a science-faith project. Applications are open until 23 April 2021.
by ECLAS Team
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Theological And Ethical Reflections On AI – Professor John Wyatt
John Wyatt examines the role machines will play in interactions with humans and whether they can share our human nature.
AI: Theological and Ethical Reflections - Professor John Wyatt
John Wyatt examines the role machines will play in interactions with humans and whether they can share our human nature.
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The Science Of AI And The “Robot Apocalypse” Question – Dr Ron Petrick
Ron Petrick explores Technology, Trends and Takeover in relation to AI.
The Science of AI and the “Robot Apocalypse” Question - Dr Ron Petrick
Ron Petrick explores Technology, Trends and Takeover in relation to AI.
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Where Tech And Humanity Meet: Practice And Formation In The Church And Posthumanism –...
Michael Burdett discusses how Christian theology relates to technology and "human enhacement procedures".
Where Tech and Humanity Meet: Practice and Formation in the Church and Posthumanism - Dr Michael Burdett
Michael Burdett discusses how Christian theology relates to technology and "human enhacement procedures".
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Science And Technology: Biblical And Theological Scene Setting – Professor Tom McLeish & Professor...
Tom McLeish discusses the relevance of Job and wisdom literature to our understanding of nature, David Wilkinson examines theological issues arising from technology.
Science and Technology: Biblical and Theological Scene Setting - Professor Tom McLeish & Professor David Wilkinson
Tom McLeish discusses the relevance of Job and wisdom literature to our understanding of nature, David Wilkinson examines theological issues arising from technology.