Hillel at the University of Penn Orthodox Community at Penn Philadelphia, Pennsylvania With the wide-reaching support of Hillel of Greater Philadelphia, the Orthodox Community at Penn (OCP) opens this project not only to its core constituency but to all members of the university community. This student led society meets monthly to explore spirituality and science…
Wilmington CollegeWilmington, Ohio Members of this society consider issues of science and religion from a Quaker perspective of inquiry. The group addresses particularly the scientific specialties of Wilmington College in agriculture, ecology and biology. Aiming to develop both on campus and community initiatives, membership invites participation from area Quaker meetings and other faith-based organizations. The…
Hellenic College / Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology Brookline, Massachusetts This society is sponsored by the Institute of Medicine, Psychology, and Religion (IMPR), a non-profit institute established in 2002. The Institute facilitates interdisciplinary dialogue among psychologists, medical doctors, and religious and pastoral counselors through research, publications, and dialogue in workshops and focus groups….
Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, Louisiana This project addresses historical and contemporary issues in religion and science through a variety of events. At the base of its efforts is fostering an on-going dialogue through a multiplicity of venues: discussion groups, public lectures, and faculty research presentations. Beyond dialogue, the society also seeks to educate those who…
Church of the NativityRaleigh, North Carolina Faith and Science: A Parish Dialogue is a parish program bringing together an active core membership representing clergy, professionals in business management, neurology, medical research, biochemistry, and the pharmaceutical industry and includes the wider parish community of physicians, nurses, lawyers, artists, engineers, research scientists, educators and full time parents….
The Institute for Religion and Health at Texas Medical Center Houston, Texas Bringing together medical scientists, theologians, anthropologists, bioethicists, and healers from a broad range of traditions, this society pursues the development of an ongoing dialogue in the field of medical care that recognizes the importance of spiritual and religious perspectives to health and healing….
Claremont School of Theology Center for Process Studies Claremont, California The Center for Process Studies was founded in 1973 by John B. Cobb, Jr., and David Ray Griffin to encourage exploration of the relevance of process thought across diverse fields of research, reflection, and action. The goal of the LSI program, “Dialogues Concerning Science and…
St. Andrews Presbyterian College Laurinburg, North Carolina Monthly gatherings take place during the academic year including faculty, students, community members, and members of area faith communities. The “two-fold aim” of the program includes sustaining an enduring conversation and intimately including students in the discussions. To support these goals, each year, three gifted students are identified…
East Central Synod of Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)Oshkosh, Wisconsin This project is designed as a prototype format with the aim of serving as a “consultant, presenter, and model” for the other 64 ELCA Synods. The society promotes “literacy” in modern issues in science and religion at all levels and ages within the…
Indiana State UniversityTerre Haute, Indiana The Center for the Study of Health, Religion and Spirituality was formed in December 2002 with faculty from Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, Life Sciences, and the Terre Haute Center for Medical Education. The mission of the Center is to promote conversation and scholarship regarding the interrelationships between religion, spirituality, values, ethics,…