OPENING SYMPOSIUM - Center for Science and Faith

At this opening symposium we aim to show that both science and faith are relevant elements within many study fields at contemporary universities. The talks will cover a broad range of topics, like physics, ecology, food, medicine and theology. The symposium is open to the public and all interested are welcome to attend.
 
To attend you must sign up for either onsite or online attendance in writing to ebn@teol.ku.dk. We only have a limited number of seats in the auditorium, so make sure to sign up early to reserve a seat.

Program

09:00-09:25
Introduction to the symposium and Center for Science and Faith 
Prof. Niels H. Gregersen, Prof. Per Sangild, UCPH

09:25-10.00
Laws of Nature, Dynamics of Chance, and the Question of God
Holger Bech Nielsen, Prof. Emer., Niels Bohr Institute, UCPH

10.00-10.15
Response, opening discussion
Johan Fynbo, Prof., Niels Bohr Institute, UCPH
 
10.15-10.35
Coffee/tea break
 
10.35-11:10
Are we Slaves to our Genes?
Denis Alexander, Founder & Past Director, Faraday Institute Science and Religion, Cambridge

11.10-11.45
God and Evolutionary Suffering: The Only Way Argument, and Beyond 
Christopher Southgate, Professor of Theology, Exerter University, United Kingdom

11.45-12:20
Science, Faith and the Green Transition: Ecotheology
Niels Henrik Gregersen, Professor, Faculty of Theology, UCPH
 
12:20-13:00
Lunch break
 
13:00-13:35
Science and Faith, Food and Health   
Per Sangild, Professor, Faculty of Health Science/Fac. of Theology, UCPH

13.35-14.10
Science and Faith Perspectives at the Beginning of Life
Gorm Greisen, Professor of Neonatology, past Ethical Council Chairman, Rigshospitalet

14.10-14.45
Science and Faith Perspectives at End of Life and Terminal Illness
Tracy Balboni, Professor of Oncology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, US
 
14.45-15.10 
Coffee/tea break
 
15.10-15.45
Science and Faith Perspectives in Market Place Theology: On Niche Constructions
David Robinson, Professor of Theology, Regent College, Vancouver, Canada 

15.45-16.25
Classical and modern science-faith debates – examples of old and new themes
Pui Ip, Lecturer, University of Cambridge / Faraday Institute of Science and Religion, UK
Emil Børty Nielsen, Postdoctoral researcher, Faculty of Theology, UCPH 

16.25-16.40
Center for Science and Faith in Denmark – visions and plans for 2023-28
Niels Henrik Gregersen, Professor, Faculty of Theology, UPCH  
Per Sangild, Professor, Faculty of Health Science/Fac. of Theology, UPCH 

16:45
Closing of Symposium

Sign-up

Sign-up to ebn@teol.ku.dk

Deadline: 20th September

Indicate physical presence (free lunch is included) or request online access. Be sure to sign up early. We have a limited number of seats in the auditorium.

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