The Thomistic Institute and Harvard University present
Science and Christianity: Cosmic Origins and Creation
Join us for this two-day conference, at which scholars and scientists will explore the compatibility of Science and Christianity. Special attention will be given to possible tensions and resolutions between creation narratives and scientific theories of cosmic origin.
Featuring:
Prof. Stephen Barr (University of Delaware)
Prof. Karin Öberg (Harvard University)
Dr. Jennifer Wiseman (American Association for the Advancement of Science)
Prof. Kenneth Miller (Brown University)
Prof. Jonathan Lunine (Cornell University)
Fr. Thomas Davenport, O.P. (Angelicum)
Schedule of Events
Friday, March 4
6:00 PM Prof. Karin Öberg – Introductory Remarks
6:10 PM Prof. Stephen Barr – “The Existence and Order of the Universe”
7:00 PM Reception
Saturday, March 5
11:45 AM Lunch Available
12:15 PM Fr. Thomas Davenport, O.P. – “Big Bang and the God of Creation”
1:05 PM Dr. Jennifer Wiseman – “A Magnificent Universe Evolving for Life”
1:55 PM Break I
2:20 PM Prof. Kenneth Miller – “The Human Difference: How Evolution Fashioned the Earth's Most
Extraordinary Creature”
3:10 PM Prof. Jonathan Lunine – “Searching for Planets, and Life, in the Cosmos”
4:00 PM Break II
4:25 PM Prof. Karin Öberg – “Christianity and Extraterrestrials?”
5:15 PM Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P. – Concluding Remarks
This project was made possible through the support of Grant 62278 from the John Templeton Foundation. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the John Templeton Foundation.