a conference for
graduate students,
faculty, and
professionals

The mere mention of "faith and science" is typically avoided in polite company. Our contemporary culture assumes that the two are warring factions, destined to battle each other for the hearts and minds of each successive generation. How then should a Christian in the natural sciences or mathematics view this apparent dichotomy? Are Christians in science constrained to live a schizophrenic existence, chastened by their faith community for participating in science while also being scorned by their scientific colleagues for allowing faith to affect their objectivity? We don't think so.

Delegates in the Natural Sciences & Math track will be challenged to consider how a theology of creation has provided a grounding for our understanding of science and technology. Presenters will address the following questions:

• How do Christians relate science to their understanding of God?

• How does the Kingdom of God function through science to influence the kingdom of mankind?

• How can scientific disciplines serve the Kingdom?

• How do science and mathematics reflect and influence our culture?

Small- and large-group discussions, along with three special interdisciplinary panels held in conjunction with the philosophers from the Humanities track, will provide a format to address these and other issues related to our calling to reflect the glory of God in the realm of science and mathematics.