Allison Oster
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APU Faith Integration Symposium: "Evangelical Voices on
Science and Culture"
November 7, 2007
AZUSA, Calif. –
WHO:
Azusa Pacific University's Institute of Faith Integration hosts James K. A. Smith, Ph.D., associate professor of theology at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Mich.; Amos Yong, Ph.D., professor of systematic theology and director of the Doctor of Philosophy Program at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Va.; Thomas Jay Oord, Ph.D., professor of theology and philosophy at Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, ID; F. LeRon Shults, Ph.D., professor of systematic theology at the University of Agder in Kristiansand, Norway; and Craig Boyd, Ph.D., professor of philosophy and director of the Institute of Faith Integration at APU.
WHAT:
The "Evangelical Voices on Science and Culture" symposium will bring together five key leaders in theology for an evening of dialogue, discussion, and proposals to critically evaluate the relationship between science and faith.
WHERE:
Upper Turner Campus Center on APU's East Campus
901 E. Alosta Ave., Azusa, Calif.
WHEN:
Thurs., Nov. 15, 6 p.m.
WHY:
The Institute of Faith Integration exists to encourage the dialogue between academic knowledge and Christian faith.
FACTS:
- Over the past century, Christians in all theological traditions have had a tumultuous relationship with science. From courtroom battles to public debates, science and religion are often seen as enemies. On Nov. 15, five leading voices will move beyond merely defending the faith and engage in a constructive dialogue with science.
- The symposium's topics include "Science and Religion Take Practice: Engaging Science as Culture," "Saints, Sinners, and Scientists: Why We All Need the Virtues," "Evangelical Theology and Science: What Difference does Being Pentecostal or Charismatic Make?" "A Relational View of Divine Action for Science and Theology," and "Delightful Terror of Interdisciplinary Dialogue."
- For more information on the symposium, call (626) 387-5771 or email caboyd@apu.edu.
- Featured in TIME magazine and ranked as one of the nation’s best by U.S.News & World Report and The Princeton Review, Azusa Pacific is a comprehensive, Christian, evangelical university, committed to God First and known for excellence in higher education. Azusa Pacific’s main campus lies just 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley, while its seven Southern California regional centers bring convenience and extend quality programming. The university offers more than 50 areas of undergraduate study, 23 master's degrees, and 7 doctorates to a total student population of more than 8,100.
