GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Now in its second year, the Grand Dialogue in Science and Religion seeks positive ways of exploring the relationship between science and religion through constructive dialogue.
The association's annual conference will be held on Saturday, February 24, at Loosemore Auditorium at Grand Valley State University's Pew Grand Rapids Campus, 401 W. Fulton.
Keynote speaker Philip Clayton, who holds a doctorate in both philosophy and religious studies from Yale University, will speak on "Body, Mind and Spirit: Emerging Perspectives in Science and Religion." Clayton is a past winner of the Templeton Book Prize for best monograph in the field of science and religion and a winner of the first annual Templeton Research Prize. He is the author or editor of 15 books and some 100 articles in the philosophy of science, metaphysics, theology, and related fields.
An afternoon of breakout sessions will include presentations from faculty and representatives of the nine West Michigan member colleges and institutions.
The conference is free and open to the public thanks to a grant from the Templeton Foundation. A nominal fee of $5 for lunch is payable at the conference for those who registered.
For more information, directions, conference schedule and registration, visit www.GrandDialogue.org.
