The European Society for the Study of Science and Theology (ESSSAT) invites you to the Tenth European Conference on Science and Theology, in Barcelona. Cultural Dynamics. The interaction of science and religion, of ancient traditions and modern knowledge, contributes to the dynamics of cultures. As Barcelona hosts in 2004 the World Forum of Cultures, it is of great interest for ESSSAT, to consider the way science and theology shape and are shaped by cultures . Streams of wisdom? Science offers knowledge. Is this wisdom? Religions offer traditional wisdom - but is it still wisdom in our time? Are science and theology streams flowing into the same sea? Do they spring from the same source? Do they run in opposite directions?

Reception will be on Thursday April 1st, 2004, at 18.30 in the Facultat de Teologia de Catalunya (Diputaci=A2 231; earlier arrivers can register there and walk in the city). The conference venue from Friday to Monday will be the Universitat Ramon Llull, Institut Qu=B0mic de Sarri=DD (IQS, Via Augusta 390). All participants will share an half-day excursion to the picturesque Mountain of Montserrat, symbol of Catalan culture and religiosity. Departure will be after breakfast on Tuesday, April 6th.

Templeton Lecturers Mariano Artigas, University of Navarra, ES Peter Harrison, Bond University, AU Celia Deane-Drummond, Chester College, UK Walter Ch. Zimmerli, University of Marburg, DE Lucio Florio, University of Buenos Aires, AR

Plenary discussions offer the opportunity for all participants to engage in debate on the central issues. Working groups will enable the presentation and discussion of papers on related topics (see next column).

Early registration is strongly advised, and offers a discount (see column o= n Registration). Accommodation (bed and breakfast) will be in hotels or student-style residences (full details on the website). Passport and visa requirements fo= r countries outside the European Union should be checked in good time.

For full up-to-date details, see our Conference Website: www.ope-uex.com/esssat2004

Contributions

All those attending the conference are invited to offer a paper on the conference theme, or other aspects of the interaction between science and theology, for presentation in a working group. Suggested topics include: =99 The impact of science on culture, =99 The impact of theology and religion on culture, =99 The impact of cultural dynamics on science and theology, =99 Re-unification of wisdom and knowledge, =99 Human being as bio-cultural being.

Those intending to present a paper should submit a provisional title, 5 to 10 keywords and an outline of not more than 500 words which makes clear the relevance of the paper to the theme of the conference or other aspects of the interaction between science and theology. These single-sided outlines should include: full name, academic position, full postal and e-mail addresses. They must be received before October 1st, 2003 by the scientifi= c programme officer (preferably by e-mail) at the address below. Papers in Spanish are also welcome.

Information about the acceptance of a paper will be given in early December 2003 together with guidelines for the paper and its presentation at the conference. Complete papers must be received by February 1st, 2004. Papers and the working group schedule will be made available to registered participants and members of ESSSAT. This will be on a password protected website, to allow participants to select and prepare the sessions they wish to attend in advance of the conference.

Each presenter will have ten minutes to present the main ideas of the paper= , followed by thirty minutes for discussion. Some of the papers presented at the conference will be printed in forthcoming ESSSAT publications. Information on submission and selection will be given at the conference. Presentation of a paper at the conference does not guarantee publication. Scientific Programme Officer: Dr. Hubert Meisinger Ev. Hochschulgemeinde / Erbacher Str. 17 D-64287 Darmstadt, Germany Phone:+49-6151-49 44 48 Fax:+49-6151-42 41 11 E-mail: < meisinger@esg-darmstadt.de >

Conference Organising Committee Willem B. Drees, ESSSAT president, NL Manuel G. Doncel, vice-president for conference, ES Eva-Lotta Grant=C7n, secretary, SE Hubert Meisinger, scientific programme officer, DE Lloren=E1 Puig, registration officer, ES Chris Wiltsher, treasurer, UK

Local organisers: Manuel G. Doncel and Lloren=E1 Puig STIC, Centre Borja E-08190 Sant Cugat (Barcelona) / Spain Email: < stic.itf@terra.es >

ESSSAT secretary: Eva-Lotta Grant=C7n Assessorsv 21 SE-237 31 Bj=D1rred / Sweden Email: < eva-lotta.granten@teol.lu.se >

ESSSAT Website: www.esssat.org

CONFERENCE AGENCY Ultramar Express, ESSSAT 2004 Diputaci=A2, 238, 3rd / E-08007 Barcelona / Spain

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Published   2003.08.14