“Hard Questions: Science, Religion, and Ethics” discussion group
Weekly series on the work of Ian Barbour
Join us this Monday at 8:30 pm for the beginning of our four-week series focused on the work of the late Carleton professor Ian Barbour! Barbour obtained a bachelor’s and PhD in physics and began teaching at Carleton in 1955 with a joint appointment in physics and philosophy. In 1960, he helped found Carleton’s religion department and moved to teach there full-time. He is recognized as one of the world’s foremost scholars on the relationship between science and religion. This Monday, we are excited to be joined by two guest speakers — Barbour’s son John as well as Carleton Chaplain Carolyn Fure-Slocum, who will both share personal stories and background on Barbour’s life. Each week we’ll discuss one of Barbour’s four models of interaction between science and religion (conflict, independence, dialogue, and integration), starting this week with conflict. Anyone is welcome to come any week — there is no obligation to attend all four. Contact Amelia Broman (bromana@) with questions. Zoom link