COFAS 2021
A Virtual Conference on Faith and SciencePursuing Science and Christian Faith for Human Flourishing
A virtual gathering of scholars, professors, university students, pastors, and lifelong learners . . .
who are friends of faith, friends of science, and friends of one another, or who seek to begin or renew these friendships.
About COFAS
Conference on Faith and Science
Rather than being a series of presentations of academic papers, the focus of COFAS will be informed, respectful, and productive conversations among scholarly friends.
Think of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and the other Inklings chatting at their weekly gatherings by the hearth of the Eagle and Child pub in Oxford. While we may have disagreements — sometimes strong disagreements — about scientific theories, theological doctrines, or beverage preferences, we are committed to love one another as brothers and sisters so that the world will know we are followers of Jesus Christ (John 13:35).
In necessariis unitas, in dubiis libertas, in omnibus caritas.
Featuring These Speakers
Prof. Elaine Howard Ecklund
Herbert S. Autrey Chair in Social Sciences, Professor of Sociology, and Director of the Religion and Public Life Program at Rice University
Professor Sir Colin Humphreys
Sir Colin is Professor of Materials Science and Director of Research in the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Selwyn College, Cambridge.
Professor Georgia Dunston
Dr. Georgia Dunston is Professor Emerita in the College of Medicine and Founding Director of the National Human Genome Center at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Christian Professors in these Academic Disciplines:
Astronomy
Bioengineering
Biology
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Computer Science
Economics
Environmental Sciences
Historical Studies of Science
Materials & Molecular Sciences
Mathematics
Philosophical and Theological Studies of Science
Physics
Psychology
Sociology
Space Exploration
Sustainability
Hosting These Types of Conversations
Why Science and Faith Need Each Other
by Prof. Elaine Howard Ecklund
Prof. Sir Colin Humphreys
Professor Georgia Dunston
COFAS 2021 Sponsors
COFAS 2021 is made possible through the support of a grant from the John Templeton Foundation to the Arizona Center for Christian Studies.
Additional support is provided by Christian student and faculty organizations at Arizona State University and by Grand Canyon University, as well as by the American Scientific Affiliation, Canadian Scientific and Christian Affiliation; Consortium of Christian Study Centers; Faraday Institute for Science and Religion; Science for the Church, Veritas Forum, and other sponsors. The opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the John Templeton Foundation, the Arizona Center for Christian Studies, or other sponsors.
Sponsoring organizations at Arizona State University include:
Give to COFAS
To provide this type of world-class programming we rely on grants and support from individuals in the community. Consider supporting COFAS to allow us to continue bringing conversations on faith on science to Arizona State University and the world.
