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Theology and Science 18.1 Published

Theology and Science Issue 18, Number 1 (2020) was published in February

Check out the latest issue of Theology and Science. Online Access is available for current members. The editorials are open access to anyone. Volume 18, Number 1 / November 2020 Editorials Leveling the Posthuman Playing Field, by Francesca Ferrando Human Future in Space and Gene Editing: Waiting for Feminist Space Ethics and Feminist Space Philosophy, by Konrad Szocik In Memoriam Mgr. Denis Edwards (1943–2019), by Robert John Russell Articles Toward an Evangelical Evolutionary Theodicy, by Denis O. Lamoureux The Multiverse: What Philosophers and Theologians Get Wrong, by Neil A....
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2020-2021 Russell Family Research Fellowship in Religion and Science Coming Soon

Dr. Kirk Wegter-McNelly is this year's Russell Family Research Fellow in Religion and Science The fellowship will consist of two events: "A Strigilated Universe: The Cosmogonic Significance of Primordial Gravitation Radiation, "CTNS Public Forum, Thursday, March 18, 2021, 5pm (PST) Online via Zoom "Engaging Hypotheticals: Groundwork for the Study of Theology in a Secular Academic Context," Research Conference, Saturday, March 20, 2021, 1pm (PST) Online via Zoom Visit the Russell Fellowship page for more information. Please email Melissa Moritz, mmoritz@gtu.edu, to register for one or...
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2020-2021 Townes Fellowship Now Open

2020-2021 Townes Fellowship is Now Accepting Applications 

  CTNS is pleased to announce the 2021 competition for the Charles H. Townes Graduate Student Fellowship in Theology and Science. The purpose of the Townes Fellowship is to publicly recognize and offer modest financial support to doctoral students of the Graduate Theological Union who have demonstrated the clear ability to do highly promising research on issues related to theology and science.  The selection is based on academic excellence and students in any Department of the Graduate Theological Union doctoral program whose research focuses on theology and science are eligible to apply....
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A Strigilated Universe: The Cosmogonic Significance of Primordial Gravitation Radiation

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Thursday, March 18th 2021, 5:00pm
PLEASE NOTE: This event has been postponed due to unforseen circumstances. A new date and time will be chosen in the near future. Thank you.   2021 Russell Research Fellowship in Religion and Science Public Forum Thursday, March 18, 2021, 5pm (PST) on Zoom. Please email Melissa Moritz, mmoritz@gtu.edu, to register. A Strigilated Universe: The Cosmogonic Significance of Primordial Gravitation Radiation In 2015, for the first time ever, scientists announced the detection of gravitational waves spun out into the universe by the merger of two black holes. Numerous detection events have since...
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Russell Family Fellowship Conference Registration

Engaging Hypotheticals: Groundwork for the Study of Theology in a Secular Academic Context     2021 Research Fellow in Religion and Science, Dr. Kirk Wegter-McNelly   Public Forum: A Strigilated Universe: The Cosmogonic Significance of Primordial Gravitational Radiation Wednesday, September 22, 5pm (PST) on Zoom Free and open to the public. Please email Matt Hartman, mhartman@gtu.edu to register, and specify "Public Forum".    Research Conference: Engaging Hypotheticals: Groundwork for The Study of Theology in a Secular Academic Context Saturday, September 25, 1pm (PST) on Zoom  ...
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SSQ Publications

Faith in Science: Scientists Search for Truth Edited by W. Mark Richardson and Gordy Slack Routledge, 2001   Science vs religion-the two have traditionally been seen as having an adversarial relationship, from before Galileo to this day. Faith in Science demonstrates how misleading this portrayal is, by allowing those who know best—scientists—speak for themselves. W. Mark Richardson and Gordy Slack, philosopher and science writer respectively, conducted interviews with twelve of the world's top scientists on subjects ranging from the existence and nature of God to the role of religion...
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The Russell Family Research Fellowship in Religion and Science

Annual Russell Family Research Fellowship in Religion and Science   The annual Russell Family Research Fellowship in Religion and Science brings internationally distinguished scholars in religion and science to the GTU. Since 1981, Russell Fellows have been in residence at CTNS/GTU every year to conduct research, teach doctoral and seminary courses and present public lectures at the GTU and at other San Francisco Bay Area locations. The annual Russell Family Fellowship in Religion and Science was created in memory of John K. Russell (1896-1958). Mr. Russell, born of Italian immigrants,...
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Science and Religion Course Modules

Ted Peters has developed the following modules for use by educators in developing courses in science and religion. Please see the links below for information about this project as well as the modules themselves. Ted was the PI of the Science and Religion Course Program (1998-2002), he is on the CTNS Faculty and is a co-Editor of Theology and Science.   What is a Drop-In Syllabus Module? Complete Set of Drop-In Syllabus Modules Individual Modules Introduction to the Science & Religion Dialogue Animals in Science and Theology Astrobiology, Astrotheology, and Contact with ETI Big...
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Closing Reflections from the SSQ Program Originator

By W. Mark Richardson I write these remarks as one who helped to found and has been involved in leading the Science and Spiritual Quest project over the last eight years. These eight years have been a gift as I have watched the program grow from our original idea to something much larger than anything I could have conceived. SSQ has enriched the lives of so many people—from scientists, to conference guests, and the staff who executed the programs. The SSQ vision was clear. We sought to bring leading scientists from around the globe and from many spiritual traditions into conversation with...
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SSQ Boston Conference

The Quest for Truth, Knowledge, and Values in Science & Religion October 21-23, 2001 at Harvard Memorial Church Cambridge, Massachusettspresented byScience and the Spiritual Quest in partnership withThe Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion (Program of the American Association for the Advancement of Science) andThe Center for the Study of World Religions at Harvard Divinity SchoolConference OverviewThe growth of knowledge in the natural sciences is revolutionizing our understanding of the universe, our planet, and ourselves. At the same time the world’s spiritual traditions remain...
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Public Forum with Knut-Willy Saether

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Thursday, September 27th 2012, 7:00pm
Knut-Willy Sæther is Adjunct Professor in religious education at the Norwegian School of Leadership and Theology (Høyskolen for Ledelse og Teologi). His Ph.D. was in the area of philosophy of religion focused on the work of John Polkinghorne, and he currently serves as Associate Professor at the University College of Volda. Sæther is an experienced educator and has written on the relationship between theology and the natural sciences. Dinner Board Room, Flora Lamson Hewlett Library, 2400 Ridge Road, Berkeley
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Time in Eternity Book Release Celebration

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Friday, September 14th 2012, 2:30pm
Responses by William Stoeger, S.J., Lou Ann Trost, and Oliver Putz in addition to author Robert J. Russell. Also recognition of the Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences’ 30th Anniversary and completion of the Ian G. Barbour Chair in Theology and Science. Reception to follow. Dinner Board Room, Flora Lamson Hewlett Library, 2400 Ridge Road, Berkeley
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In Pursuit of Perfection: The Misguided Transhumanist Vision

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Thursday, March 9th 2017, 1:00pm
The 2017 Russell Family Research Conference with Hava Tirosh-Samuelson, "In Pursuit of Perfection: The Misguided Transhumanist Vision" Sponsored by the Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences Registration required. Richard S. Dinner Board Room, GTU, 2400 Ridge Rd., Berkeley, 3rd Floor 
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CTNS Student Showcase

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Thursday, September 28th 2017, 7:00pm
Presentations by Austin Eikenberry on The Temporality of Creation and the Eternality of God, Braden Molhoek on Original Sin, Intergroup Bias, and the Importance of Friendship, and Robert Russell discussing Hun Cho Yu's 2017 GTU dissertation, On the Reason for Christian Hope: Theodicy and the Eschatological Hope of the Christian Faith. Free and open to the public.
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Russell Fellowship Forum

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Wednesday, April 10th 2019, 7:00pm
2019 Russell Fellow Joshua M. Moritz will speak on the Vital Role of Science in Youth Ministry. Free and open to the public. Part of the 2019 Russell Family Fellowship in Religion and Science.   Joshua M. Moritz teaches in the Philosophy Department of the University of San Francisco, is Managing Editor of Theology and Science, and serves as the Director of Christian Formation at Berkeley Covenant Church.  
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PLTS Founders' Day

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Thursday, September 15th 2016, 9:30am
Wednesday, September 21, 2016, 9am-3:30pm PLTS Founders' Day Keynote: Ted Peters and Pamela Gay: "Space Studies and New Theology: God out of the Box" The afternoon panel discussion will address the question: "Why is understanding science important in Christian ministry?" Panelists include: Robert Russell, Lisa Fullam, Daniel Smith and Isai Garcia.  
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CTNS Faculty Showcase

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Sunday, November 6th 2016, 7:00pm
CTNS Faculty Showcase A sampling of theology and science research by faculty from around the GTU. Free and open to the public Dinner Board Room, Graduate Theological Union Ted Peters, “Astrotheology: Making New Neighbors in Outer Space” Rita Sherma, “Mindfulness, Contemplative Practice and Neurobiology” Lisa Fullam, “AAAS at JST-SCU: Transforming the Theological Curriculum”
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