CASIRAS/LSTC to host third religion and science webinar
The Center for Advanced Studies in Religion and Science (CASIRAS) and the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago will be hosting a free Zoom event on Friday, February 19 at 4 p.m. CST. Neuroscientist Michael Spezio will present, “Humility as Inclusive Empathy: Theory...
New climate crisis book, project includes scientist of faith
One of the most acclaimed climate change books of 2020 is a new book of essays and poems that raise female voices, including climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe, who has spoken out about how her Christian faith supports her work as a scientist. The new book, All We Can...
Goshen Conference to focus on epigenetics
The theme of the virtual 2021 Goshen Conference on Religion and Science is “Trauma and the Environment: How Shall We Live?” with the content centering on the emerging science of epigenetics. Epigenetics is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not...
Theologian Terence Fretheim remembered for rich commentary on God’s relation to creation
Rev. Dr. Terence Erling Fretheim died on November 16 after having been diagnosed with plasma cell leukemia. The son of a Lutheran pastor, Fretheim followed his father’s footsteps in attending Luther Seminary, where ultimately had a 45-year career as a professor...
InterFASE hosting Wiseman lecture centered on universal inspiration
InterFASE’s annual Charles B. Townes Lecture on Science and Religion will be given by Jennifer Wiseman, an astrophysicist and head of the AAAS DoSER program.
