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Theme: Religion and Science

Religion and science, often pitted against each other, both ultimately attempt to order and explain the chaos of the world. Explore a fascinating line-up of events that journey amongst the dead, consider atheism as faith and debate the role of religion in the modern world of medicine.

What's on

Sat
21
Jun

The Undiscovered Country: Journeys among the dead

Join the speaker for an historical tour of the world beyond the grave as imagined by ordinary men and women from the Middle Ages to the modern age

Fri
20
Jun

Faith in Atheism

An exploration of secular faith, and a critique of religious ideals, that will show an alternative, positive, understanding of the beliefs and values that motivate us to live

Wed
18
Jun

Delirious Cosmology: A lecture on the poetry of the universe

Kevin Killeen will take us on a literary journey to discover the history of cosmology before science

Wed
18
Jun

The Nature of Religion, Science and Health

A panel of world-renowned historians will debate questions around religion and science in the modern world.

Mon
16
Jun

Faith and Wisdom in Science

Professor Tom McLeish talks about his book 'Faith and Wisdom in Science'