Teachers to Explore How Science, Religion Intersect

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Archdiocesan high school teachers are invited to explore the intersection of science and religion through talks and workshops in “Teaching at the Intersection of Science and Religion” at Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx on Monday, Feb. 5.

The archdiocese and the Science & Religion Initiative at the University of Notre Dame’s McGrath Institute for Church Life are sponsoring the event. Participation is free for eligible educators who register with the Institute for Church Life by Jan. 26.

Expert speakers and discussions will focus on topics such as evolution, ethics in science and the relationship between Scripture and science to help educators make new connections in their lessons for students.

Dr. Stephen Barr, a professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Delaware and president of the Society of Catholic Scientists, will speak on the day’s key theme in his talk, “Modern Science and the Catholic Faith: The Myth of Conflict.’’

“The goal of the McGrath Institute for Church Life is always to rekindle the Catholic imagination in ways that benefit educators and their schools,” said Jay Martin, co-director of the McGrath Institute’s Science & Religion Initiative.

“We aim to serve the students in those schools, who are Catholic leaders of the future, so they can appreciate their faith more deeply while they pursue scientific knowledge crucial for everyday life.’’

Information and registration: http://icl.nd.edu/institute-days; email: scire-ini@nd.edu