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God and Modern Biology

Join a workshop at Fairfield University focusing on modern science and religious teachings for Catholic parish leaders and educators. Explore topics such as cosmology, biotechnology, evolution, and more to develop intellectually and spiritually. Engage in discussions, workshops, and goal-oriented sessions to enhance education within Catholic communities. Contact Glenn Sauer or Trina Wong at gmb@fairfield.edu for more information and enrollment details.

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God and Modern Biology

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  1. God and Modern Biology Educational Enrichment in Science and Religion for Catholic Parish Leaders and Educators

  2. Summer 2012 Workshop • June 26 – Science and Religion • July 10 – The Big Bang and Cosmology • July 17 – Biotechnology • July 24 – Evolution • July 31 – Reflection and Strategies • Evening Celebratory Banquet All sessions at Dimenna-Nyselius Library on the Fairfield University campus: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM

  3. Day 5 - Schedule

  4. Goals • Build a community for engagement on issues relating to science and religion • Intellectual and spiritual development for program participants • Develop educational materials and programs for use in Catholic parishes and schools • Scientifically literate and theologically articulate Catholic citizens

  5. Topics in Science and Religion • Cosmology • Multiverse theories • Eschatology • Astrobiology • Earth’s Environment • Global Warming • Population growth • Stewardship

  6. Topics in Science and Religion • Physics • Particle physics (Higg’s boson, etc.) • Dark matter • Quantum uncertainty • Evolution • Human evolution • Intelligent design • Abiogenesis (chemical evolution) • Evolutionary theology

  7. Topics in Science and Religion • Biotechnology • Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) • Gene therapy • Cloning • Human Genome Project • Designer babies • Uses of genetic information

  8. Topics in Science and Religion • Advanced technology • Robotics • Artificial Intelligence (AI) • Neuroscience • Theories of mind • Neurotheology

  9. Monthly Meetings • September, October, November, February, March, April/May • Format? • Lecture/discussion • Book discussion • Workshops • Day of Week? • Week night (what day?) • Saturday (morning/all day)

  10. Goals • Build a community for engagement on issues relating to science and religion • Intellectual and spiritual development for program participants • Develop educational materials and programs for use in Catholic parishes and schools • Scientifically literate and theologically articulate Catholic citizens

  11. Ignatian Pedagogical Cycle

  12. Institutional Role Peer Groups • Religious education (Group A) • Parish leaders (Group B) • Diocesan schools (Group C) • Lay ministries (Group D) • Parishioners (Group E)

  13. Sponsors • John Templeton Foundation • Humanities Institue of Fairfield University • Fairfield University’s Center for Faith and Public Life • Fairfield University’s Center for Academic Excellence • Diocese of Bridgeport

  14. Contact Information • Glenn Sauer - 203-254-4000 x 2741 • Cell 203-394-8439 • Trina Wong - 203-254-4000 x 2037 • Cell 203-671-5836 Email: gmb@fairfield.edu

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