ESN is currently creating a Faith/Science curriculum for young adult small groups. We've partnered with InterVarsity graduate student discussion groups to identify faith/science questions that are important to emerging scholars, and we're commissioning thoughtful Christians in science or theology/philosophy/history of science to explore those questions in this series at the ESN blog. We will then publish these posts as a booklet curriculum for campus groups. You can find previous posts in the series and related posts … [Read more...] about STEAM Grant Series: How can we engage origins questions well?
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Interview with 2017 Christian Scholars Foundation Grant Awardee Jill Ellenbarger
Dr. Jill Ellenbarger is one of the two scholars who received a 2017 Christian Scholars Foundation Grant, given to ESN members who are junior faculty. In this interview, she talks about her research, how the CSF grant is supporting her work, and how her faith and her scholarly vocation fit together. Earlier we interviewed Eleanor McGlinchey, PhD, the other 2017 awardee. Click here to learn more about the 2018 CSF Grant and apply by March 15, 2018. … [Read more...] about Interview with 2017 Christian Scholars Foundation Grant Awardee Jill Ellenbarger
Conference: “From Sea to Sea … to Sky! Science & Christianity in Canada”
The Canadian Scientific & Christian Affiliation (CSCA) is holding a one-time special conference at, and co-hosted by, Trinity Western University (near Vancouver BC) from May 11-14, 2018 (dinner Friday through lunch Monday). The abstract deadline has been extended to January 31. … [Read more...] about Conference: “From Sea to Sea … to Sky! Science & Christianity in Canada”
Update: 2/28 Extended Deadline for ASA Abstract Submission
As regular readers likely know, ESN has partnered with the American Scientific Affiliation (ASA) on a number of initiatives in the last few years, notably student tracks for the ASA's last two Annual Meetings. This regular faith/science conference rotates around the country and will be at Gordon College near Boston for summer 2018. ESN is planning to collaborate with ASA on student tracks again, and we'd love to see members submit abstracts. Students: Some scholarship opportunities are available, so stay tuned for … [Read more...] about Update: 2/28 Extended Deadline for ASA Abstract Submission
Elevator Apologetics, Part 1
Are you new to graduate school and looking for ways to respond when people around you ask questions about faith? Or searching for some helpful shorthand to distill your years-long study of apologetics into a brief conversation? Sometimes we only have a moment to share a question or idea that can be a springboard to later conversations. In this new series, Rick Mattson shares some ideas for these moments from his extensive work in apologetics. Sometimes in apologetic dialogue (making a case for Christian faith) we … [Read more...] about Elevator Apologetics, Part 1