St. John's School for Christian Thought & Practice

The following is the schedule for Wednesday Night Activities through May, 2013:

May 1, 2013 – 6:00 PM Evensong, Ascension – Preacher, John Nash
May 8, 2013 – 5:30 PM Dinner – 6:00 PM - Continuing Conversations on Inclusivity

In this class we will look at excerpts from the document prepared by the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music of the Episcopal Church for the General Convention in 2012.   The title of the document is “I will Bless You, and You Will Be A Blessing: Resources for blessing Same-Gender Relationships”

May 15, 2013 – 5:30 PM Dinner – 6:00 PM Intersection in Science and Religion, Dr. Jeff Wardeska
May 22, 2013 – 5:30 PM Dinner – 6:00 PM Intersection in Science and Religion, Dr. Jeff Wardeska
May 29, 2013 – 5:30 PM Dinner – 6:00 PM Intersection in Science and Religion, Dr. Jeff Wardeska

Intersections in Science and Religion

May 15-29, 2013, 6:00 p.m.

Guest presenter Dr Jeff Wardeska

 

Alfred North Whitehead (1925) said “Science and religion are the two strongest general forces which influence men.” How should we view them? Are science and religion conflict? Are they independent lines of inquiry? Should science and religion be in dialogue? What are the prospects for integrating the two?

The three weeks of the course will cover:

  • A brief history of the interactions between Science and Religion
  • How do scientists view religion and God?
  • Can we find meaning in/from science?

Dr Wardeska is Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at East Tennessee State University. He earned his doctorate in inorganic chemistry from Ohio University. Jeff served as department chair for nine years and also as faculty advisor to the highly ranked Student Affiliate Section of the American Chemical Society. His research interests have centered on the chemistry of transition metals such as iron and copper and their roles as essential elements in living organisms. Jeff was a visiting professor at the University of New Hampshire and a three-time summer research chemist with Eastman Chemical Company. He is a long-time resident in Johnson City. He and his wife Brenda have two children. His interests include, music, reading, photography, and restoring old Lionel Trains.