The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion

1. The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion Short course 1: Introduction to Science and Religion The Faraday Institute offers informed and intellectually rigorous courses on the relationship between science and religion delivered by speakers eminent in their own disciplines and in this inter-disciplinary field. Post-doc and student fees are heavily discounted and bursaries are available for delegates from low-income countries. Short course no. 1: ‘Introduction to Science and Religion’. April 7-9, 2006. This short week-end course is for busy people who would like to obtain a broad introductory overview of the science-religion debate from top speakers in the field, covering topics such as the historical background to the debate, the various philosophical approaches being taken to relate science and faith, the anthropic principle, evolution, the debate about miracles, and environmental issues. There will be plenty of opportunity for interactions with speakers during the periods set aside for questions and discussion. Speakers: Prof. Colin Russell; Revd Dr John Polkinghorne KBE FRS; Dr Denis Alexander, Prof. R. J. Berry; Prof. Colin Humphreys; Prof. Bob White FRS; Dr Paula Clifford. The course will be held at Westminster College, Cambridge For more details, including eligibility, application forms and details about discounts and bursaries, visit www.faraday-institute.org, or contact; The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, St Edmund’s College, Cambridge CB3 0BN. Tel (01223) 741284 Fax (01223) 741285 Email: faraday.course.director@st-edmunds.cam.ac.uk