Intelligent Design Conferences
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- Apr 13-14, 2012. ACE Conference Center, Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania. Science & Faith: Science, Human Origins, & Human Dignity. Science & Faith: Science, Human Origins, & Human Dignity.
Program: “Science, the Bible, and Adam and Eve: Two Views” by C. John Collins and Denis Lamoureux, “Worldviews, Science and the Nature of Humanity” by Vern Poythress, “Human Uniqueness and the Genetics of Primates” by Richard Sternberg, “Engaging Wisely with Psychology” by Michael Emlet, “Biblically-basedevaluation of viewof Adam” by Vern Poythress, “The War on Human Exceptionalism” by Wesley Smith & John West, “Principles for Defending Your Faith” by Scott Oliphint, “Blame It on the Brain” by Ed Welch, “The Immaterial Genome” by Richard Sternberg, “Image of God & Human Uniqueness” by C. John Collins, “Arguing for Life in a Culture of Incivility: Abortion & Euthanasia” by William Edgar, “Why Is Science Possible?” by Vern Poythress, “Human Origins and Population Genetics” by Ann Gauger, “The Problem of Evil: A Christian Response” by Scott Oliphint, “Adamic Eschatology: Dignity & Destiny” by Dave Garner, “What Is Wrong with Darwinism” by Ray Bohlin.
"The conference is sponsored by Westminster Theological Seminary and Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture."
- Dec 2-3, 2011. Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, Ohio. Science & Faith Conference: Can Science Inform Our Understanding of God?.
Program: "The Modern Scientific Theory of Intelligent Design: Strengths and Limitations" Dr. Michael Behe, "Physics, the Nature of Time and Theology" Dr. Stephen Barr, "Signs of Design from Physics and Astronomy" Dr. Jay W. Richards, "Metaphysics, the Natural Sciences, and Creation: The Legacy of Thomas Aquinas" Dr. William E. Carroll, "Can Science Demonstrate the Existence of God? What's a Catholic To Think" Dr. Benjamin Wiker, "Science and Religion: Where the Conflict Really Lies" Dr. Alvin Plantinga.
- Oct 14-15, 2011 Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia. Science & Faith: Friends or Foes?.
Program: The Compatibility of Science and Faith by Jay Richards, The Challenge of Scientific Materialism byJohn West, What Is Stephen Hawking Thinking? The Growing Evidence for Intelligent Design in Cosmology by Jay Richards, Darwin of the Gaps: A Scientific Response to Francis Collins’ BioLogos by Jonathan Wells, Intelligent Design 2.0: The Growing Evidence for Design in Genomics by Paul Nelson. Co-sponsored by the Discovery Institute.
- Sep 9-10, 2011. Elim Conference Centre, Malvern, Worcestershire. England. 2011 Darwin or Design? What Does Science Really Say?.
Program: The Survival of the Fertile by Dr. Geoff Barnard, Good science or bad religion? by Professor Chris Shaw, and What is science? Can design be part of science? by Dr. Jay Richards, "Natural Theology Must Be Grounded in the Philosophy of Nature, Not Natural Science" Dr. Edward Feser,
- Apr 8-9, 2011. Westminister Theological Seminary, Glenside, Pennsylvania. Science & Faith: God and Materialism. Is Nature the Result of Purposeful Design or Undirected Matter & Energy?
"Speakers will include Westminster faculty Vern Poythress, author of Redeeming Science; K. Scott Oliphint, author of Reasons for Faith; Jeffrey Jue, author of Heaven Upon Earth; Brandon Crowe, Lecturer in the New Testament; and Westminster President Peter Lillback, author of George Washington’s Sacred Fire. Speakers will also include Discovery Institute Fellows such as astronomer Guillermo Gonzalez, co-author of Privileged Planet; molecular and cell biologist Jonathan Wells, co-author of The Design of Life and author of The Myth of Junk DNA (forthcoming, 2011); philosopher of biology Paul Nelson; philosopher and theologian Jay Richards, editor of God and Evolution: Protestants, Catholics, and Jews Explore Darwin’s Challenge to Faith; and social scientist John West, author of Darwin Day in America: How Our Politics and Culture Have Been Dehumanized in the Name of Science. "
"The conference is sponsored by Westminster Theological Seminary and Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture."
- Mar 25-26, 2011. Crossings Community Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Darwin vs. Design: Why It Matters, and What We Can Do About It.
"Explore this evidence for yourself as these four national experts come to Crossings to address the growing intersection between science and faith. Dr. Michael Behe will speak about the incredible design in the nanotechnology of the cell. Dr. Jay Richards will talk about how earth itself was intelligently designed for life and for scientific discovery. Dr. John West will document the widespread impact of Darwin’s theory on society and faith. And lawyer Casey Luskin will outline positive steps you and your family can take to stand for truth."
- Oct 16, 2010. Biola University, La Mirada, California. God and Evolution: Protestants, Catholics, and Jews Explore Darwin’s Challenge to Faith. Can you believe in God and evolution at the same time? What is "theistic" evolution, and how consistent is it with traditional theism? What challenges does Darwin's theory pose for Protestants, Catholics and Jews? Is it "anti-science" to question Darwinian theory?
"with Marvin Olasky, Ph.D., Jonathan Wells, Ph.D., Ph.D., Jay Richards, Ph.D., Denyse O'Leary, John West, Ph.D., David Klinghoffer, Casey Luskin, J.D., Craig J. Hazen, Ph.D., John Bloom, Ph.D."
See also: Biola apologetics department hosts "God and Evolution" seminar.
- Mar 12-13, 2010. Westminister Theological Seminary, Glenside, Pennsylvania. Science & Faith: Friends or Foes? Are science and faith at war? Does science undermine or corroborate belief in God? Does faith suppress or inspire scientific research?
"Speakers will include Westminster faculty Dr. Vern Poythress, author of Redeeming Science; Dr. K. Scott Oliphint, author of Reasons for Faith; and Dr. Jeffrey Jue, author of Heaven Upon Earth. Speakers will also include Discovery Institute Fellows Dr. Stephen Meyer, author of Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent Design; Dr. Michael Behe, author of Darwin’s Black Box: The Biochemical Challenge to Evolution and The Edge of Evolution; Dr. Jay Richards, co-author of The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed For Discovery; Dr. C. John Collins, author of Science and Faith: Friends or Foes?; Dr. John West, author of Darwin Day in America: How Our Politics and Culture Have Been Dehumanized in the Name of Science; and Dr. Bruce Gordon, co-editor of The Nature of Nature."
"The conference is sponsored by Westminster Theological Seminary and Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture. "
- Oct 23-24, 2009. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas. Science & Faith: Friends or Foes?
"Featured speakers include Dr. William Dembski, author of The Design Revolution and other books; Dr. Stephen Meyer, author of Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent Design; Dr. Jay Richards, co-author of The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed For Discovery; and Dr. John West, author of Darwin Day in America: How Our Politics and Culture Have Been Dehumanized in the Name of Science."
"The conference is sponsored by Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture."
Mar 24, 2007. Knoxville Convention Center, Knoxville, Tennessee. Darwin vs. Design.
Speakers: Lee Strobel, Dr. Jay Richards, Dr. Stephen Meyer, and Dr. Michael Behe.
