Question: Does the Bible support discovery of God's creation through scientific method and inquiry, directly and/or indirectly? This academic year, ESN is creating a Faith/Science curriculum for young adult small groups. We're partnering with InterVarsity graduate student discussion groups to identify faith/science questions that are important to emerging scholars, and then commissioning thoughtful Christians in science or theology/philosophy to explore those questions in a series at the ESN blog. We will … [Read more...] about Does the Bible support discovery of God’s creation through scientific method/inquiry? (STEAM Grant Series April Question)
Interview
Interview: 2016 Christian Scholars’ Foundation Grant Recipient Carrie Bredow
In this interview, 2016 Christian Scholars' Foundation Grant Recipient Carrie Bredow describes the psychology research she's carrying out with the grant and talks about how her faith and academic work interact. For more information about the Christian Scholars' Foundation Grant, see this post. Applications are closed for 2018 are open, click here to learn more. … [Read more...] about Interview: 2016 Christian Scholars’ Foundation Grant Recipient Carrie Bredow
Science in Review: Have You Tried Turning Science Off And Turning It Back On Again?
Earlier this month, I commented on research into a possible relationship between social stratification and human sacrifice in early civilizations. Anthropologist and ESN blogger Kevin Birth quickly provided a significant critique of the study's methodology and the underlying assumptions. I imagine that kind of discussion might raise a few eyebrows; isn't science supposed to be objective, not to mention correct? If the study really is that flawed, how did it get published in such a prestigious journal? If it is valid, … [Read more...] about Science in Review: Have You Tried Turning Science Off And Turning It Back On Again?
Science Corner: Lab Girl
I enjoy spending time in the lofty realm of scientific concepts, but it's important to remember that science is also a very concrete, human activity that occurs in specific contexts. The particulars of those contexts can strongly shape the practices and outcomes, no matter how we might wish that science is a purely democratic, egalitarian pursuit of truth (or Truth). This interview of A. Hope Jahren, author of Lab Girl, was a striking reminder of those human elements. As the piece notes, Jahren is not typical of … [Read more...] about Science Corner: Lab Girl
Finding Common Ground: Christians, Scientists, and History of Science
Dr. Josh Swamidass will be speaking about faith and science at several upcoming Veritas Forums. The first is this coming Monday, February 22, at the University of Montana. If you're in the area, check out details here. Here at ESN, we'll be running a short tie in series exploring aspects of faith/science interaction related to Josh's talks. This will be the first of a few posts, including several from Dr. Swamidass, and perhaps a piece or two from some of ESN's other thoughtful science writers as well. It … [Read more...] about Finding Common Ground: Christians, Scientists, and History of Science