Statewide Christian Life Conference

    "Faith, Science, and Ethics"

    Under the theme, “Faith, Science, and Ethics,” the 2008 statewide Christian Life Conference will provide helpful and hopeful insights regarding appropriate and constructive relationships between faith and science and critical ethical issues upon which these relationships weigh heavily. As the following program listing details, very able leadership will help us find our way through the challenging, but immensely rewarding conversation between faith, science, and ethics.

     

     

    Location & Hotel Reservations

    All sessions will be held at the El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel, 110 Lexington, in downtown San Antonio.

     

    For reservations, call 866.293.1824 by February 6.

     

    Mention Christian Life Conference for special rates of $99 per room, single or double.

     

    Hawthorn Suites

    830 N. St. Mary's St.
    San Antonio, Texas 78205
    For reservations speak with Debbie Arnold at 210-200-2004.

     

    Mention Christian Life Conference for special rates of $129 per room, single or double (breakfast included).

     

    Hawthorn Suites is located one block from the El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel.

     

    Other Housing options are available on request by contacting:

     

Conference Registration

$35 to attend all sessions

$10 for students

Register here.

     

 

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    Conference Schedule

    Monday Afternoon

    1:15 Welcome, Introductions

     

    1:30 "faith and science: can we talk?" Andrew Lustig

     

    2:30 Break

     

    3:00 "divine providence and human responsibility in an evolutionary universe" Andrew Lusting

     

    4:00 Break

     

    4:30 "stem cells: looking for middle ground" Allen Verhey

     

    5:30 Dinner

     

    Monday Evening

    7:00 "faith, science, and climate change" David Gushee

     

    8:00 Dessert Party and Fellowship

     

    Tuesday Morning

    9:00"addiction and recovery" William Cope Moyers

     

    10:00 Break

     

    10:30 "the contribution and limits of science for care at the end of life" Allen Verhey

     

    11:30 Closing Discussion

     

     

    Presenters

    David Gushee

    Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at McAfee School of Theology, Mercer University.

     

    Andrew Lustig

    Holmes Rolston III Professor of Religion and Science at Davidson University.

     

    William Cope Moyers

    Vice President of External Affairs for the Hazelden Foundation.

     

    Allen Verhey

    Professor Christian Ethics at Duke Divinity School.

     



     

     

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