How can we reconcile the creation accounts in Genesis with the findings of evolutionary and cosmological science?
How can we engage in constructive, hospitable dialogue on these issues?
How can we participate in these conversations without fear, following Christ’s model of self-giving love?
These questions have prompted scientists, philosophers, and theologians at Church of the Servant to dig deeper together, and with the congregation, into issues in faith and science. Church of the Servant received a $30,000 grant, funded by the John Templeton Foundation, from Scientists in Congregations to foster dialogue between the Christian faith and modern science.
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March 3, 2013 – 6:00 PM – Faith and Science: A Dialogue: “Is the Human Soul Material or Immaterial? The Two Views Defended”
Kevin Corcoran, professor of philosophy, Calvin College (defending “Physicalism”) – (presentation)
Robin Collins, distinguished professor of philosophy, Messiah College (defending “Entity Dualism”) – (presentation)
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February 24, 2013 – 6:00 PM – Faith and Science: A Dialogue
Paul Moes, professor of psychology, Calvin College – “What Are Bodies For? How Our Bodies and Brains Make Us Human”(presentation) [We apologize for the poor audio quality on this date’s recorded sessions]
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February 17, 2013 – 6:00 PM – “Is God a Delusion?” (presentation)
Kelly James Clark, senior research fellow, Kaufman Interfaith Institute, Grand Valley State University
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February 10, 2013 – 6:00 PM – “This Is Your Brain on God: Insights from the Cognitive Science of Religion” (presentation)
Dr. Melanie Nyhof, Fuller Theological Seminary
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October 28, 2012 – 6:00 PM – “Adam and Eve, the Fall, and Original Sin in Light of Human Evolution” (presentation)
Dan Harlow, professor of religion, Calvin College
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October 7, 2012 – 6:00 PM – “Evolution, Christian Faith, and Human Origins” (presentation includes Q & A session)
Jeff Schloss, T.B. Walker Chair of Natural & Behavioral Sciences and director of the Center for Faith, Ethics & Life Sciences, Westmont College
March 4, 2012 – 6:00 PM – “Is There a Place for God in a World Governed by Chance?” (presentation includes Q & A session)
James Bradley, emeritus professor of mathematics, Calvin College – with comments by Kelly James Clark, professor of philosophy, Calvin College
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February 26, 2012 – 6:00 PM – “Evolving Views on Creation and Neo-Darwinian Evolution” (presentation includes Q & A session)
Brian Madison, assistant professor of religion, Calvin College – with comments by Arlene J. Hoogewerf, professor of biology, Calvin College
February 19, 2012 – 6:00 PM – “Evolution and One Christian Biologist: From Eyes Shut Tight to Eyes Open Wide to See God’s Greatness” (presentation includes Q & A session)
Arlene J. Hoogewerf, professor of biology, Calvin College – with comments by Brian Madison, assistant professor of religion, Calvin College
February 12, 2012 – 6:00 PM – “Do You Understand What You’re Reading? Interpreting Genesis 1-11” (presentation includes Q & A session)
Rev. Scott Hoezee, Director, Center for Excellence in Preaching, Calvin Seminary – with comments by Kelly James Clark, professor of philosophy, Calvin College
October 23, 2011 – 6:00 PM – “Religion and Science: Conflict or Concord?” (presentation)
Alvin Plantinga – Skeptics Sunday
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October 16, 2011 – 6:00 PM – “Modern Cosmology: the Multiverse, and the Creator” (presentation)
Deborah Haarsma, professor of physics and astronomy, Calvin College – with comments by Kelly James Clark, professor of philosophy, Calvin College
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October 9, 2011 – 6:00 PM – “How Astronomy Has Changed Our Picture of Creation” (presentation)
Loren Haarsma, associate professor of physics and astronomy, Calvin College – with comments by Alvin Plantinga
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