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Prof. Elaine Howard Ecklund to headline COFAS 2021

December 5, 2020 by Ben Sanders Leave a Comment

Conference on Faith and Science (COFAS), February 12-13, 2021 (Online)

The keynote speaker for COFAS 2021 will be Prof. Elaine Howard Ecklund, the Herbert S. Autrey Chair in Social Sciences, Professor of Sociology, and director of the Religion and Public Life Program at Rice University. Her sociological research examines how identities and beliefs are related to attitudes about science and religion. She is the author of 80 research articles and six books, most recently Secularity and Science: What Scientists Around the World Really Think About Religion (2019) and Why Science and Faith Need Each Other: Eight Shared Values that Move Us Beyond Fear (2020).

For more information about COFAS 2021, see www.azccs.net/cofas and www.facebook.com/cofas.asu.

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COFAS 2021 – Conference on Faith and Science will be online on Feb. 12-13

November 23, 2020 by Ben Sanders Leave a Comment

The Conference on Faith and Science (COFAS) at Arizona State University will take place online on February 12-13, 2021 (Friday 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. MST and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. MST). COFAS 2021 will share the theme of COFAS 2019: “Pursuing Science and Christian Faith for Human Flourishing.” COFAS is free and open to anyone; however, college and university students are our primary focus. Additional information on the schedule, speakers, and registration is forthcoming.

COFAS 2021 is supported by a grant from the John Templeton Foundation to the Arizona Center for Christian Studies (see www.templeton.org/grant/cores-cofas-conversations-on-religion-ethics-and-science-conversations-on-faith-and-science).

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Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks on “Morality: Restoring the Common Good in Divided Times”

September 11, 2020 by Ben Sanders Leave a Comment

Morality: Restoring the Common Good in Divided Times

Watch the virtual conversation with Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks on ASU Live at https://video.ibm.com/recorded/127831947.

Listen to his radio interview with Steven Goldstein on KJZZ’s “The Show” at https://theshow.kjzz.org/content/1617104/morality-rabbis-new-book-highlights-moral-shifts-calls-unity.

On Sept. 10, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks from London discussed “Morality: Restoring the Common Good in Divided Times” with leading professors from Arizona State University:

Hava Tirosh-Samuelson, Jewish Studies at Arizona State University,
John Carlson, Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict,
Paul Davies, Beyond Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science,
Paul Carrese, School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership,
Pauline Davies, Hugh Downs School of Human Communication (moderator).

This was the inaugural event of Conversations on Religion, Ethics, and Science (CORES) at ASU, led by Prof. Barry Ritchie of the Department of Physics. Future events are being planned for 2021 and 2022.

CORES is made possible through the support of a grant from the John Templeton Foundation to the Arizona Center for Christian Studies and subcontracted with Arizona State University. The opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of the John Templeton Foundation, Arizona Center for Christian Studies, or Arizona State University.

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“Morality: Restoring the Common Good in Divided Times” – A Virtual Conversation with Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

September 9, 2020 by Ben Sanders Leave a Comment

This online discussion on Thurs., Sept. 10, at 11:00 a.m. MST with Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks from London is the inaugural event of “Conversations on Religion, Ethics, and Science” or “CORES” at Arizona State University. It is supported by a grant from the John Templeton Foundation (http://www.templeton.org) to the Arizona Center for Christian Studies. CORES is led by ASU Prof. Barry Ritchie in cooperation with Directors from the Beyond Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science, Center for the Study of Economic Liberty, Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict, Center for Jewish Studies, and the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership. Rabbi Sacks is an international religious leader, philosopher, award-winning author, and respected moral voice will be joined by directors of four academic centers at Arizona State University for a dynamic livestream conversation centered around the release of his latest book Morality: Restoring the Common Good in Divided Times. While lamenting the cultural and political forces that have divided Britain, America, and the wider world, presents a remarkable vision of hope for the future. Join us as top scholars at ASU engage in meaningful discussion with one of the world’s leading public intellectuals to discuss topics around morality, religion, and politics. Register now to be a part of this timely discussion via webinar at https://bit.ly/RabbiSacksASU or watch the livestream at https://asunow.asu.edu/asulive.
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Why should we care about Editing the Human Genome?

February 16, 2020 by Ben Sanders Leave a Comment

Why should we be concerned about Gene Editing? What are the risks? What are the rewards? Watch this 2-minute trailer for “Unnatural Selection” on Netflex:

Join us for “Beyond Human? Ethical and Spiritual Questions about Editing the Human Genome” on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 7:30 p.m., at Neeb Hall at #ASU Tempe (920 S. Forest Mall) with Prof. Jeff Hardin from the University of Wisconsin. Also, this event will be streamed live at www.ustream.tv/asutv. Join us in person or online! This is a FREE event, no tickets required, and everyone is welcome!

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Veritas Forum at Arizona State University, February 20-21, 2020

February 15, 2020 by Ben Sanders Leave a Comment

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Register Now for the Conference on Faith and Science (COFAS)!

January 29, 2019 by Ben Sanders 2 Comments

Register now for the Conference on Faith and Science (COFAS), which will take place at Arizona State University in Tempe on March 22-23, 2019. The theme of the conference is “Pursuing Science and Christian Faith for Human Flourishing.” Registration is required for the conference sessions on Saturday, March 23, as seats are limited and breakfast and lunch will be served. COFAS is FREE for university students and $28 for faculty members, clergy, and STEM professionals. For more information and to register, visit www.azccs.net/cofas or www.eventbrite.com. Information on poster presentations for COFAS is at www.azccs.net/cofas-posters.

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Conference on Faith and Science (COFAS) at ASU

December 8, 2018 by AZCCS Leave a Comment

The Conference on Faith and Science (COFAS) will take place on Friday evening, March 22, and all day on Saturday, March 23, at ASU Tempe. The conference theme is “Pursuing Science and Christian Faith for Human Flourishing.” University students, professors, clergy, and professionals in STEM are invited to attend.

Keynote speakers are Professors Stephen Barr (University of Delaware), James Buizer (University of Arizona), Greg Cootsona (California State University at Chico), Georgia Dunston (Howard University), Fr. Paul Gabor (University of Arizona), Philip Kurian (Howard University), Jonathan Lunine (Cornell), Don Page (University of Alberta), Leslie Wickman (California Baptist University), and Everett Worthington (Virginia Commonwealth University).

COFAS is your opportunity to engage with Christians in the fields of:
(1) Biological, Biomedical, and Health Sciences
(2) Engineering and Technology
(3) Environmental Sciences and Sustainability
(4) Historical, Philosophical, and Theological Studies of Faith and Science
(5) Physical and Molecular Sciences / Astronomy and Cosmology
(6) Psychological, Behavioral, and Social Sciences.

For more information, contact cofas.asu@gmail.com, visit www.facebook.com/cofas.asu or www.azccs.net/cofas.

COFAS is sponsored by the Arizona Center for Christian Studies, by Christian student organizations and faculty members at Arizona State University, Grand Canyon University, University of Arizona , University of Mary and other colleges and universities, and by the American Scientific Affiliation (www.asa3.org), and Veritas Forum (www.veritas.org). COFAS is made possible through the support of an award from the Conversations in Community project of the Office for Science, Theology, and Religion (STAR) Initiatives at Fuller Theological Seminary (www.fuller.edu). The opinions expressed are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the views of Fuller Seminary, the Conversations in Community project, or other sponsors.

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Veritas Forum at ASU Tempe on Thursday, March 21, 2019!

December 6, 2018 by AZCCS Leave a Comment

Professor Georgia Dunston, the Founding Director of the National Human Genome Center at Howard University in Washington, D.C., will be a featured speaker for the Veritas Forum at Arizona State University on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. in Neeb Hall (920 S. Forest Mall, Tempe). The title of the Forum is “Learning the Sacred Code of Life, Light, and Liberation: The Legacy of the Human Genome Project, The Promise of Quantum Biology.” For more information, please see www.veritas.org/asu and www.fb.com/asuveritas.

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Stanford Neuroscience Professor William Newsome to visit ASU on February 8-9, 2018

September 17, 2017 by AZCCS Leave a Comment

The Arizona Center for Christian Studies is bringing Stanford University Neuroscience Professor William Newsome to speak at Arizona State University on February 8-9, 2018. Professor Newsome is Director of the Stanford Neurosciences Institute and co-leader of the BRAIN Initiative of the National Institutes of Health. He will speak at a Veritas Forum at ASU on Feb. 8, and in academic meetings at ASU on Feb. 9. Funding for this visit is provided by the STEAM Project of Fuller Seminary. For more information, contact Ben Sanders at veritas at asu.edu.

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News

  • Prof. Elaine Howard Ecklund to headline COFAS 2021
  • COFAS 2021 – Conference on Faith and Science will be online on Feb. 12-13
  • Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks on “Morality: Restoring the Common Good in Divided Times”
  • “Morality: Restoring the Common Good in Divided Times” – A Virtual Conversation with Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
  • Why should we care about Editing the Human Genome?

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