The Faraday Institute is running an exciting Summer course this year with the theme ‘The Art and Science of Human Health and Spirituality.’
Science touches every aspect of life – from how it begins and how it ends, to how it is lived in between. The same, of course, is true of religion. Looking the other way, every aspect of life touches science – from politics and power, to understanding the roots of creativity and communication. And the same, of course, is true of religion. This one-week course considers this rich interplay: how science, religion, medicine, and the arts mutually inform, illuminate, and enrich one another.
The course draws together expert speakers from across diverse disciplines to address these topics, though it does not assume that attendees have any formal training in any or all of the topics covered. Many of the speakers have a personal religious – often Christian – faith, though the talks are intended for those of any faith or none.
Join us at Lucy Cavendish College, a short walk from the heart of historic Cambridge and the river Cam. Online participation, live streaming and catchup viewing will also be made available to support delegates in different time zones.
The full list of speakers is as follows:
- Graham Budd – AI and Robotics in Healthcare in the Future: Better than Humans?
- Dr Michael Burdett – Human Dignity and Technology
- Prof. Ben Doolittle – Medicine and Religion
- Dr Pui Him Ip – Attention in Health and Spirituality: Philosophy of Science and Health
- Prof. Søren Holm – Bioethics and Philosophy of Medicine
- Dr Tim Howles – Politics, Theology and Earth Science
- Dr Pavlína Kašparová – Art, Spirituality and Healing
- Prof. Per T. Sangild – Nutrition and Religion
- Revd Dr Charlotte Sleigh – Science, Technology and Theology
- Prof. Judith Wolfe – Science and Religion in Literature
The course is being run from 1st-5th July. Sign up using the following link; faraday.institute/summercourse2024
