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2019 Bampton Lectures, on Science and Religion, by Peter Harrison
Why Study Science & Religion at Oxford University? Undergraduate Courses and Graduate Studies
Science and Religion in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)
Ian Ramsey Centre
The Ian Ramsey Centre for Science and Religion (IRC) conducts research into religious beliefs and theological concepts in relation to the sciences. Research into beliefs focuses on the application of scientific tools to religious phenomena, such as in the Cognitive Science of Religion (CSR).
Events
3 Nov
“Why is there Suffering? Pick Your Own Theological Expedition” Book Launch
“Why is there Suffering? Pick Your Own Theological Expedition” Book Launch
St Mary Magdalen's Church, Oxford
26 Oct
Human Flourishing Book Launch
Human Flourishing Book Launch
St Anne's College, Oxford, Mary Ogilvie Lecture Theatre
15 Jul
Natural Theology in the 21st Century, 2021 IRC Conference
Natural Theology in the 21st Century, 2021 IRC Conference
Online
8 Mar
Grey - Philosophy, Theology, and Agriculture: The Missing Link
Grey - Philosophy, Theology, and Agriculture: The Missing Link
Exclusively Online
3 Feb
McLeish - The Rediscovery of Contemplation Through Science
McLeish - The Rediscovery of Contemplation Through Science
Exclusively Online
20 Oct
John Habgood on Science, Faith, and Public Engagement
John Habgood on Science, Faith, and Public Engagement
Online via Zoom
17 Mar
POSTPONED "Fire from Heaven" - A World Premiere
POSTPONED "Fire from Heaven" - A World Premiere
The O'Reilly Theatre, Keble College, Oxford
11 Mar
God and the Book of Nature in the 21st Century
God and the Book of Nature in the 21st Century
Theology Faculty Main Lecture Room, Gibson Building, Oxford
26 Feb
Recovering the Hierarchy of Being
Recovering the Hierarchy of Being
Blackfriars Hall, Oxford, Main Aula
29 Jan
The End of Physics as We Knew It
The End of Physics as We Knew It
Blackfriars Hall, Oxford, Main Aula
27 Nov
CANCELLED - A No-Go Result for a Relativity-Proof Dynamic Concept of Time
CANCELLED - A No-Go Result for a Relativity-Proof Dynamic Concept of Time
Theology Faculty Main Lecture Room, Gibson Building, Oxford
26 Nov
Contemporary Scientific Explanations of Religion: Problems and Perspectives
Contemporary Scientific Explanations of Religion: Problems and Perspectives
Theology Faculty Main Lecture Room, Gibson Building, Oxford
4 Nov
Empirical Evidence against Free Will? A Case Study in Neuro-Mythology
Empirical Evidence against Free Will? A Case Study in Neuro-Mythology
Theology Faculty Main Lecture Room, Gibson Building, Oxford
30 Oct
Where is God? Divine Presence and Location
Where is God? Divine Presence and Location
Theology Faculty Main Lecture Room, Gibson Building, Oxford
18 Jul
2019 Conference, "Compassion and Theodicy"
2019 Conference, "Compassion and Theodicy"
Mathematical Institute, Oxford, and Eynsham Hall
4 Jul
The Evolution and Ontogeny of Ritual
The Evolution and Ontogeny of Ritual
Theology Faculty Main Lecture Room, Gibson Building, Oxford
13 Jun
Contemporary Manifestations of Evil and Attempts at Their Justification
Contemporary Manifestations of Evil and Attempts at Their Justification
Blackfriars Hall, Oxford, Main Aula
13 Jun
The Metaphysical Poverty of Naturalism
The Metaphysical Poverty of Naturalism
Aquinas Seminar Room, Blackfriars Annex, 17 Beaumont Street, Oxford
10 Jun
The Sentiments of Rationality: Feeling, Science, and Secularism after Darwin
The Sentiments of Rationality: Feeling, Science, and Secularism after Darwin
Theology Faculty Main Lecture Room, Gibson Building, Oxford
15 May
1 May
God Can’t Stop Evil Singlehandedly
God Can’t Stop Evil Singlehandedly
Blackfriars Hall, Oxford, Main Aula
28 Feb
Evil and the Myths We Live By
Evil and the Myths We Live By
Theology Faculty Main Lecture Room, Gibson Building, Oxford
14 Feb
New Horizons in Science and Religion: Launch of the Ian Ramsey Centre Series
New Horizons in Science and Religion: Launch of the Ian Ramsey Centre Series
Mathematical Institute, Oxford
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MARI OVSEPYAN, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, CLARENDON SCHOLAR
DPhil Student - 2018