ISCAST (NSW) - CASE Lecture*
Genetics, Evolution and Christian Faith
Date: Thursday, 17 Sep 2009 at 7:30 pm
Speaker: Dr Graeme Finlay, University of Auckland
Venue: Common Room, New College, at the University of NSW
Cost (on entry): $15 (or $10 concession for pensioners or students)
A light supper will follow the lecture and discussion. Though not essential, an RSVP to Peter Barry by email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (mob.phone: 0419 243 685) would be appreciated.
Dr. Finlay, a Senior Lecturer in General Pathology in the Dept of Molecular Medicine and Pathology at the University of Auckland, is one of the invited speakers at the coming COSAC 2009, Conference on Science and Christianity from Sep 18-20 in Geelong.
He is a committed evangelical Christian keenly interested in the relationship of science and the Christian faith. He has already written three booklets on this topic published in 2004 by Telos Books (Auckland) with the titles: ‘Evolving Creation’ 46pp. ISBN 0-476-00650-3; ‘God’s Books: Genetics and Genesis’ 75pp. ISBN 0-476-00651-1; ‘A Seamless Web: Science and Faith’. 59pp. ISBN 0-476-00816-6. In addition, in 2006 he gave an invited lecture in Emmanuel College at the University of Cambridge on ‘Human Genetics and the Image of God’.
Parking is available on nearby suburban streets or in the multi-story car park near UNSW Gate 14 on Barker Street (enter at Gate 14, turn right at T-junction and drive straight into the car park., but please do not park in reserved spots).
For further information, contact either Prof. Peter Barry by email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (mob. phone: 0419 243 685) or Dr Lewis Jones at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (mob. phone: 0418 605 687) .
Abstract: The burgeoning science of comparative genomics is revealing how the human genome was assembled. New genes form over evolutionary time as a result of the operation of familiar genetic processes. These same processes are encountered today in the study of genetic diseases. The operation of random or contingent events during human evolution must be integrated with the biblical perspective that God has a purpose and goal for creation.
These issues may be addressed by appreciating that evolution is biological history, and that this biological history shares features of the human history described in Scripture. In these histories, inanimate matter and conscious human beings have been granted freedom by God, who has committed Himself to creation to redeem and transform it. God works through this free process to bring creation to its purposed end. Thus the happenstance inherent in both evolution and human history is integral to the covenantal relationship by which God will establish the new creation.
*Sponsored by ISCAST: Christians in Science & Technology and CASE: Centre for Apologetic Scholarship and Education (at New College, UNSW)
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In this CASE news we promote two upcoming events, the New College Lectures audio and the latest posts on the CASE Blog
- Genetics, Evolution and Christian Faith Dr Graeme Finlay – THIS WEEK!
- CASE Medical Ethics Training Workshops 23 Sept and 3 Nov
- Bioethics and Future Hope audio available
- Latest posts on the CASE Blog
1. Genetics, Evolution and Christian Faith Dr Graeme Finlay– THIS WEEK!
You are invited to the following ISCAST-CASE lecture, with details as follows:
Title: Genetics, Evolution and Christian Faith
Speaker: Dr Graeme Finlay, University of Auckland
Thursday, 17 Sep 2009 at 7:30 pm
Venue: Common Room, New College, at the University of NSW
Cost (on entry): $15 (or $10 concession for pensioners or students)
Dr. Finlay is a Senior Lecturer in General Pathology in the Dept of Molecular Medicine and Pathology at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. He is a committed evangelical Christian keenly interested in the relationship of science and the Christian faith. He is also one of the invited speakers at the coming COSAC 2009, Conference on Science and Christianity from Sep 18-20 in Geelong. For further information about Dr Finlay, the lecture and his abstract, please click here
or visit ISCAST website.
2. CASE Presents Medical Ethics Training Workshops by Bioethicist Dr Megan Best
The Centre for Apologetic Scholarship and Education (CASE) will be conducting two upcoming training sessions for those who would like to be able to give talks on Christian ethics at the beginning and end of life. The two evenings of training will be held at New College Village, University of NSW on 23 September and 3 November and are open to all. RSVP for the first workshop is preferred today. For more information click here or download your invitation.
3. Bioethics and Future Hope audio. NEW COLLEGE LECTURES AUDIO AVAILABLE
All three talks are now available for download. The MP3 files of all 3 New College Lectures talks are now available, click here.
4. Latest posts on the CASEBlog
In our CASE blog we seek to engage with issues and ideas that are relevant to contemporary life. We welcome your comments and feedback. Our latest blog posts are:
As is our aim here at CASE, we hope that these publications stimulate you to ponder and challenge many of the world views which are presented to us daily and necessitate much more thought than we so often give them.
Your Sincerely,
Professor Trevor Cairney
Director, Centre for Apologetic Scholarship and Education (CASE)
New College, University of NSW, 2052.
Ph: +61 2 9381 1999 F: +61 2 9381 1909.
Articles are provided for research, citing, printing for private use and for linking to other resources. If you wish to use multiple copies of articles, please request permission.
CASE News
The regular email newsletter from the Centre for Apologetic Scholarship and Education.
If you are having trouble viewing this email, go here to view it online.
In this CASE news we promote the New College Medical Ethics Event Series starting this week and continuing in September and November.
- Bioethics in focus at New College Lectures– THIS WEEK 8-10 Sept!
- CASE Seminar THIS Wednesday 9 September, 3.00-5.00pm
- CASE Medical Ethics Training Workshops 23 Sept and 3 Nov
- Latest posts on the CASE Blog
1. Bioethics in focus at 2009 New College Lectures – THIS WEEK! RSVP urgently to ensure you don’t miss out!
Informed by a biblical understanding of God’s purposes the annual New College lectures, will consider the bioethical issues that we face every day as we make decisions about creating, preserving and protecting life. Professor John Wyatt is author of the widely acclaimed book Matters of Life and Death, published by InterVarsity Press. This event is open to the public. Entrance is free. Click here for more info on New College Lectures
2. CASE Medical Ethics & Bioethics Seminar with Prof Wyatt for medical practitioners THIS Wednesday 9 September, 3.00-5.00pm. RSVP urgently to avoid missing out!
CASE presents an interactive seminar for medical researchers and practitioners. Prof Wyatt will introduce some of the themes to be covered in the New College Lecture series using one or two specific clinical case histories. For more information click here or download your invitation.
3. CASE Presents Medical Ethics Training Workshops by Bioethicist Dr Megan Best
The Centre for Apologetic Scholarship and Education (CASE) will be conducting two upcoming training sessions for those who would like to be able to give talks on Christian ethics at the beginning and end of life. The two evenings of training will be held at New College Village, University of NSW on 23 September and 3 November and are open to all. For more information click here.
4. Latest posts on the Case Blog
In our CASE blog we seek to engage with issues and ideas that are relevant to contemporary life. We welcome your comments and feedback. Our latest blog posts are:
As is our aim here at CASE, we hope that these publications stimulate you to ponder and challenge many of the world views which are presented to us daily and necessitate much more thought than we so often give them.
Your Sincerely,
Professor Trevor Cairney
Director, Centre for Apologetic Scholarship and Education (CASE)
New College, University of NSW, 2052.
Ph: +61 2 9381 1999 F: +61 2 9381 1909.
Articles are provided for research, citing, printing for private use and for linking to other resources. If you wish to use multiple copies of articles, please request permission.
