“Faith, Science and the Gift of Wonder”

Science and faith are both motivated by a desire to know the truth about reality, but how can they be understood as mutually enriching? This mega-workshop will look at how science and faith, when properly understood, are overlapping and complementary rather than being opposed to one another. Drawing on the biblical Psalms, some important historical thinkers, and Pope Francis’ “Laudato Si,” we will explore how a sense of wonder is at the heart of all intellectual growth and helps to unite science and faith.

Objectives:

1. Learn how to articulate how the Catholic faith understands the role of science in helping us to answer big questions about the world and how it works.
2. Learn about similarities in a Catholic approach to discovery in both theology and science.

Emcee: Fr. Ajani Gibson with Liv Sensenbrenner and Molly Mullin

Musicians: Mike Tenney and Brian Rhude

Keynote Speakers: Dr. Bradley Gregory