Grand Dialogue to explore science and religion
The relationship between science and religion will be the topic of
discussion for an association of colleges, universities and
organizations at the annual Grand Dialogue in Science and Religion
conference, hosted by the Kaufman Interfaith Institute at Grand Valley
State University.
A Grand Dialogue in Science and Religion
Saturday, June
13
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Loosemoore Auditorium, Pew Grand Rapids Campus
Doug Kindschi, Kaufman Interfaith Institute director, said this
inter-institutional, interdisciplinary, and interfaith conference
seeks to find positive ways of relating science and religion in
constructive dialogue.
“This is an opportunity to see how people from other cultures and
religious traditions deal with science and religion," Kindschi said.
Caner Taslaman, professor of philosophy at Yildiz Technical
University in Istanbul, Turkey, will present this year's keynote
address: “Can a Muslim be a Darwinian?” Taslaman began his work in the
area of science and religion exploring the Big Bang theory for his
master’s thesis. Then, his doctorate examined the relationship between
evolutionary theory and philosophy and theology. After earning his
second doctorate in political science, Taslaman pursued studies at
Tokyo University and Oxford University. He has published nine books,
including “The Big Bang” and “Philosophy and God,” as well as numerous articles.
All events are free and open to the public. Lunch and breakout
sessions will follow the morning welcome and keynote address.
Registration for the conference and optional lunch ($5) can be made at
www.granddialogue.org or by calling (616) 331-5702.
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