"In science and religion, titles imply a preferred way of imagining the relationship between the two central objects of interest.
If fiction titles reveal genre expectations, scholarly titles may reveal how a field imagines itself."
Blog from Thoko Kamwendo www.eclasproject.org/entitled-a-g...
For pilot Victor Glover, God was at the centre of the Artemis II mission.
New article for Premier Christianity, by David Wilkinson and Helen Billam ⬇️
www.premierchristianity.com/opinion/from...
Artemis II has successfully launched!
In this blog post, astrophysicist and theologian David Wilkinson ponders some of the ethical questions surrounding this historic mission.
www.eclasproject.org/artemis-ii-a...
#space #artemis
Great line-up too, with Alice Roberts and Jeff Forshaw among others!
David Wilkinson is joining a fantastic panel at Cheltenham Science Festival this June!
The session 'Why We Believe', will ask how faith, doubt, and belief shape the way we see ourselves and our place in the cosmos.
Tickets on sale from 22 April: www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/why-w...
Thought for the Day from David Wilkinson: Holy Week, and the Jagged Edges of the World.
www.eclasproject.org/holy-week-an...
ECLAS researcher Dr Sarah Qidwai has been in Dunedin, New Zealand, pondering the city's intertwined histories of mission activity, indigenous knowledge, and geology.
This is part two of her research travel diary:
www.eclasproject.org/missionaries...
ECLAS researcher Dr Sarah Qidwai has been in Dunedin, New Zealand, pondering the city's intertwined histories of mission activity, indigenous knowledge, and geology.
This is part two of her research travel diary:
www.eclasproject.org/missionaries...
British Science Week starts tomorrow!
This is the perfect opportunity for individuals and churches to pray for scientists, educators, and regulators, so that science serves us all.
Take a look at these prayer resources developed by Faraday and Christians in Science: www.cis.org.uk/british-scie...
Details of an event on Sunday 22 March at 4pm at Great St Mary's. Choral Evensong followed at 5.15pm by a panel discussion on hope in the face of environmental crisis.
Great St Mary's church in the centre of Cambridge is one recipient of our Scientists in Congregations awards scheme.
This event, coming up later in March, is a great example of how they're facilitating conversations on sustainability between local scientists and the church community ⬇️
WE'RE HIRING!
Another new exciting role here at Cranmer Hall.
If you are experienced in & passionate about the following, we'd love to hear from you:
-Marketing and content creation
-Event co-ordination
-Developing and maintaining strategic relationships
Apply: www.cranmerhall.com/resources/va...
We have supported Knowle Parish Church in Solihull with funding for their Lent course on creation care. A fantastic line-up of speakers and topics!
We're looking for UK-based church leaders to fill in a survey on science and faith that will compare global responses.
If you are, or have been, in a church, seminary, or other leadership position (ordained or not) we would appreciate your views!
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/durham/ecl...
Lent is approaching and it's the perfect time to discover our Stories of Science and Faith.
Our Lent series covers some common questions and doubts about science and faith - and suggested discussion questions make them ideal for individual and group reflection.
www.eclasproject.org/new-narrativ...
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Our research seminar next week will be presented by Olivia Rathbone, and feature her PhD research into African women’s postcolonial theologies and science-engaged faith.
Thurs 19, 9am - register here: tinyurl.com/eclas-seminars
"I don’t wake up every morning filled with optimism about the state of the world.
"But I can wake up committed to doing the next thing that moves me toward an improved, manifest future: writing, teaching, making small changes where I can."
www.eclasproject.org/hope-is-not-...
To celebrate the publication of 'Science, Religion and the Human Future' you can grab a limited time 30% discount - so get our new book for £13.99 ($17.50) here:
global.oup.com/academic/pro...
A reminder that recorded talks from our conference on end times, revelation, and new creation are available on our website: www.eclasproject.org/conference/r...
Featuring perspectives from five ECLAS hubs around the world.
ECLAS project manager Revd Dr Lucas Mix is giving a talk for Christians in Science on 3 Feb.
Lucas will speak about how we can bring science and faith together in mission and ministry.
Register for free here! www.tickettailor.com/events/chris...
Brand New podcast out! Co-producer is alum Rachael Phillips. Episode one discusses neurodivergence & church.
Listen here & all major platforms:
open.spotify.com/show/5MXi56e...
Thankas to Keep The Faith magazine for highlighting our story "What Mary and Elizabeth Knew" in their new issue.
It touches on how people's experience of healthcare can depend on their identity, ethnicity, or social background - and how we can change this.
Free to read: issuu.com/keepthefaith...
How might mission and environmental care strengthen one another in your local context?
Upcoming workshop from our friends at St Augustine's College of Theology: staugustinescollege.ac.uk/events/creat...
A group of smiling people in coats stand in a courtyard of a historic building.
Last week we spent a wonderful team away day in York, planning for the next two years and sharing food and fellowship. And York was looking stunning as usual.
Just arrived in the mail: 'Science, Religion, and the Human Future' (OUP 2026) - from our @eclasproject.bsky.social, on the history of conflict narratives in Science and Religion, and their present ramifications.
Now available as e-book & in print: global.oup.com/academic/pro... 1/2
Ever wondered what impact the #science #religion conflict myth has on #scicomms ? New book out now with Oxford University Press - inspired by our beloved #TomMcLeish
www.eclasproject.org/new-book-sci...
#scienceandfaith #histsci #AI #GM #spaceflight #eclas
New book day! 📖
'Science, Religion, and the Human Future: Conflict, Collusion, and Consequences' is the culmination of years of ECLAS research into the science-religion conflict narrative and its negative impact on science communication.
www.eclasproject.org/new-book-sci...
Our latest quarterly newsletter is out now, with opportunities to share your thoughts on church leadership and science, celebrating new books, and trailing our upcoming research seminars: mailchi.mp/durham.ac.uk...
Our first research seminar of the new term is next Thursday, when @eguimont.bsky.social will be talking about the history of Flat Earth beliefs.
You can check out our other upcoming seminars and register for email invitations here - online and open to all: www.eclasproject.org/our-upcoming...
