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Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies Grand Rapids, Michigan This initiative seeks to raise up “a generation of leaders for a new century to help meet the challenges of humankind’s growing power in and over creation”. The LSI expansion of the Au Sable Graduate Fellows Program includes a science and religion dialogue project, with outreach…
MacLaurin Institute University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota The goal of this society is, in the words of its Chair, to “provide an on-going framework for members of the faculty…to explore the theoretical, academic, and policy implications of Intelligent Design theory.” This Society is committed to exploring issues and exchanging perspectives with two other regional LSI…
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and UWEC FoundationEau Claire, Wisconsin Bringing together a diversity of academics, clergy, medical and educational professionals this society facilitates a rigorous, broad-based and productive discussion of science and religion. The group works to address the currently polarized atmosphere surrounding various issues in science and faith, and to foster respectful and…
Messiah College Grantham, Pennsylvania The Central Pennsylvania Forum for Religion and Science (CPFRS) builds on the decade-long involvement of Messiah College with the local community in providing programs that explore science and religion. The goal of the forum is to foster a deeper understanding of how religious beliefs interact with the natural sciences, medicine, and…
Oklahoma City University Wimberly School of Religion and Graduate Theological Center Oklahoma City, Oklahoma With matching funds provided by the Wimberly Center for Continuing Education and the Wimberly School of Religion, the society brings together members of local churches and faith groups, universities, and scientific-technological institutions for monthly symposiums and ongoing web-based discussion. Events consist…
Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, California Core planners and participants of this group represent fields of theology and the natural sciences. Membership and outreach is open to scholars, clergy, campus ministries, and students in science and theology, denominational bodies, and interested community members. The society meets monthly during the academic year to study and discuss issues…
Baylor UniversityDepartment of Environmental Studies Waco, Texas This group consists of Baylor faculty and students, along with interested professionals and students from regional churches, hospitals, industries and other educational institutions. The Society actively recruits undergraduate and graduate student members and involves them in planning and organizational roles. Membership is open to all faiths, and the…
Collegiate Peaks Forum Series Buena Vista, Colorado The Collegiate Peaks Forum Series began in 2003, bringing together local educators, theologians, lawyers, doctors, accountants, homemakers, scientists, consultants, students, and professionals to explore the challenging questions raised by the interrelationship of philosophy, religion, and science, and their ethical implications. The Forum Series offers the community thought-provoking lectures…
Florida Southern College Lakeland, Florida The Florida Center for Science and Religion began its work with the participation of students and members of faculty from FSC in religion, biology, philosophy, chemistry, clergy representatives, a representative from local public schools, and members of the surrounding community. In addition, the Center has formed a consortium with institutions…
Williams College Williamstown, Massachusetts This Center combines membership from Williams College faculty and student body with local church and synagogue congregations, as well as the interested public in Williamstown and its environs. Through “constructive discussions,” this society means to promote interaction in which participants learn with each other and from each other, to increase their…