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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-institu
te.org, or contact The Faraday Institute for
Science and Religion, St Edmunds College,
Cambridge CB3 0BN. Tel (01223) 741284 Fax
(01223) 741285 Email faraday.course.director_at_st-
edmunds.cam.ac.uk
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