| The
following web sites provide information relevant to science and
religion. Some are linked to academic institutions while others
are written by individuals with a point to make. Some also provide
links to other web sites that may provide inspiration for the
Science and Religion in Schools Project. See also the section
links to the examination boards
offering Science and Religion as part of their materials.
Happy
surfing! |
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Focus
Trust: Richard Dawkins claims that God is a delusion and that
religious faith is evil. But what if the scientific evidence itself
is telling a different story? Over the past fifty years scientists
have uncovered a series of amazing facts which show that the creation
is an extremely unlikely place, fine-tuned in specific ways that
make human life possible. It shows all the signs that it has been
purposefully designed as a place for us to live. ‘GOD: new
evidence’ is a series of videos about these remarkable discoveries
that point us towards the Creator. |
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Creation:
A new film on the life of Charles Darwin to celebrate the 150th
anniversary of the publication of "On the origin of species".
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Affirming
Liberalism: The Liberal tradition, in the church of England,
has emphasized the importance of the use of reason in theological
exploration. It has stressed the need to develop Christian belief
and practice in order to respond creatively to wider advances in
human knowledge and understanding and the importance of social and
political action in forwarding God's kingdom. |
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American
Association for the Advancement of Science: Founded in 1848
to represent all disciplines of science, AAAS supports scientific
exchange and discussion of science and society issues. This website
provides a historical overview and a searchable database of information
on people, meetings, official documents, and publications. |
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An
interdisciplinary encyclopedia of religion and science: This
Interdisciplinary Encyclopaedia is intended to provide new scholarly
articles in the rapidly-growing international field of Religion
and Science. These articles were written primarily by European authors
and are available here for the first time in English translation.
They offer a unique window into the approaches and perspectives
of the European community towards what has become a field of immense
cultural significance throughout the world. Each article provides
a very readable and comprehensive summary of what is currently being
discussed in religion and science on a specific topic as well as
how these topics were discussed historically. |
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Association
of Christian Teachers: The Association of Christian Teachers
(ACT) is a non-denominational Christian membership organisation
that provides professional and spiritual support to Christians engaged
in school and college education in England and around the world. |
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The
Biologos Foundation: The BioLogos Foundation promotes the search
for truth in both the natural and spiritual realms seeking harmony
between these different perspectives. |
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Centre for the Study of
Science and Religion at Columbia University: Contains information
on Templeton lectures, seminars and research on topics such as William
James' 'The Varieties of Religious Experience' and the psychology
of religion. |
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The Charis Project:
The Charis Science project aims to develop the spiritual, moral,
social, and cultural aspects of science. Has work for students of
11-14 on topics such as the elements of life and DIY earth while
those for the 14-16 age range concern topics such as the value of
life, body matters and the big bang. |
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Christians
in Science: CiS is an international network of those concerned
with the relationship between science and Christian faith, open
to scientists, teachers, students and all those with an interest
in this dialogue. |
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Counterbalance:
An important site that presents views on complex issues from science,
ethics, philosophy, and religion. Aimed mainly at undergraduates
but very accessible and contains video clips and other multimedia
resources on the evolution/creation controversy, biomedical ethical
challenges, and much more. Easy to navigate and may prove useful
at KS5. |
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European
Society for the Study of Science and Religion:
In Europe with all its rich diversity, we are a
voluntary
Society of scholars engaging in the
Study of ideas regarding our
Scientific knowledge and powers
As they interact with our
Theologies, our values, dreams and convictions. |
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Faraday
Institute for Science and Religion: The Faraday Institute for
Science and Religion is an academic research enterprise based at
St Edmund's College, Cambridge. The Institute has four main activities:
1. Scholarly research and publication on science and religion, including
the organisation of invited groups of experts to write joint publications.
2. To provide short-term courses in science and religion. 3. To
organise seminars and lectures on science and religion. 4. To provide
accurate information on science and religion for the international
media and wider public. |
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The
Faraday Schools Project: This is a pilot site for the Faraday
Schools Project (see also the Faraday
Institute for Science and Religion). Almost everyone ponders
"big questions" at one time or another. But where do you
go for answers? Science and religion look like obvious choices except
that according to over 50% of teenagers science and religion don't
agree ... |
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Forum
on Religion and Ecology: The Forum on Religion and Ecology is
the largest international multireligious project of its kind. With
its conferences, publications, and website it is engaged in exploring
religious worldviews, texts, and ethics in order to broaden understanding
of the complex nature of current environmental concerns. The Forum
recognizes that religions need to be in dialogue with other disciplines
(e.g., science, ethics, economics, education, public policy, gender)
in seeking comprehensive solutions to both global and local environmental
problems |
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The International Society
for Science and Religion: The International Society for
Science & Religion was established in 2002 for the purpose of
the promotion of education through the support of inter-disciplinary
learning and research in the fields of science and religion conducted
where possible in an international and multi-faith context. |
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John
Templeton Foundation: Contains information on funding and grants
for the Templeton Foundation, as well as seminars on science and
religion at Oxford. Includes a bibliography on science and religion.
Main link is with AAAS Dialogue on Science, Ethics and Religion
(DOSER). Refers to recent scholastic approaches to science and religion
issues. |
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Metanexus Institute:
Online forum on religion and science on topics such as interpreting
scientific and religious perspectives on evolution, evolution and
cosmic purpose, science and the sacred, genetics, bioethics and
religion. It has over 4000 subscribers from 57 countries joining
its online dialogue. |
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Philtar:
Higher education version of re-xs web site based at St. Martin's
College in Lancaster. Contains a variety of links to sites on science
and religion. It has articles on Darwin, Galileo, Einstein, creation,
God and science as well as the history of the conflict between religion
and science. Good resource for Phase II writers working at KS5. |
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The
ROSE project: The Relevance Of
Science Education is an international
comparative research project meant to shed light on factors of importance
to the learning of science and technology (S&T) – as
perceived by the learners. Key international research
institutions and individuals work jointly on the development of
theoretical perspectives, research instruments, data collection
and analysis. |
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Science and Religion:
Poses questions such as: In the C21st does mankind (sic) still need
religion? What is the role of consciousness for mankind? Can a purely
materialistic view of the world be justified? Why would science
be interested in studying religion? What evidence is there to show
that the brain is still evolving? |
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Science
and Religion Forum: Started at a meeting in Durham, England
in 1975, promoting discussion between scientific understanding and
religious thought, includes discussion about the social and ethical
issues which science and technology bring. |
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Test
of Faith: The Faraday Institute in partnership with Contrapositive
New Media have produced materials on science and faith that are
relevant and accessible for churches, with contributions from leading
scientists and theologians. Find out what we are about here, take
a look at the film, book and course, and watch this space for further
developments. |
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This seminal series of videos
was recorded during a 2-day colloquium on Buddhism and Science at
Oxford University involving leading scientists, philosophers, Buddhist
scholars and Buddhist practitioners in deep debate on the perceived
convergence of modern science (relativity theory, quantum mechanics,
systems biology, cognitive psychology, clinical science) with some
of the traditional ideas of Buddhism (anti-metaphysical stance,
interdependence, emptiness, no-self) |
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The
Wonder Project: The wonder project is a meeting place for educators
and subject experts who want to create authoritative and imaginative
educational resources that invite students to ask big questions
and encourage them to seek answers. |
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The
Wellcome Trust: The Wellcome Trust is an independant charity
funding research into human and animal health. The website contains
an excellent library on medicine and a fascinating project on the
human genome. |
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Zygon
Centre for Religion and Science: Founded in 1988 as part of
the Lutheran school of Theology at Chicago. Formerly known as the
Chicago Center for Religion and Science. Aims to relate religious
traditions and scientific knowledge. Provides a research and discussion
forum between scientists, theologians and other scholars. Has links
to other relevant sites. Last updated April 2000 |
