Lectures in Religion: "Why the 'New Atheism' Isn't New"

The department of religious studies is pleased to announce that Philip Clayton will deliver the Hiram College Lectures in Religion for 2008. The seminar topic is "Why the 'New Atheism' Isn't New: The Path from Scientific Reductionism to Reenchantment". Religious leaders, scholars, students and all interested in the study of religions are cordially invited to attend all three lectures. Lectures are free and open to the public. Guests may join Clayton and the religious faculty for Tuesdays' lunch for $15. Lunch reservations may be made by calling the college events office on 330-569-5900. Schedule of Events: Monday February 11 7:30 pm Lecture 1: "Dawkins' God Delusion' and Other Things that Science Doesn't Prove" Tuesday February 12 10:30 AM Registration Kennedy Center Lobby 11:15 AM Luncheon with Clayton and the religious faculty 12:30 PM Lecture II: "Deeper Challenges: How to Respond to Broad Naturalism and Spirituality without Belief 1:45 PM Reception 2:45 PM Lecture III: "Process, Emergence, and Panentheism: Christianity for the Scientific Age" Philip Clayton is a professor of religion and philosophy, and is the holder of the Ingraham Chair at the Claremont School of Theology. Clayton has been a leading advocate for the internationalization of the science-religion dialogue. As Principal Investigator for the "Science and the Spiritual Quest" program, and more recently as senior advisor and judge for the "Global Perspectives in Science and Spirituality" program, both funded by the Templeton foundation, he has been at the forefront of efforts to expand scholarship in this field into non-Western traditions. Clayton suggest 'God and Contempory Science' as introductory reading for the seminar.

For more information, contact:

Stocz, Anita C
StoczAC@hiram.edu
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