
- Date
- Apr01022022
- April
- 04
- Apr
- 1
- 01
- 2022
- Time
- 16:30:00
- Locale
- Philadelphia, PA
- Venue
- -
- Register
- Register
Design & Designer: The Convergence of Science & Theology
2022 Westminster Conference on Science & FaithWhere do science and faith converge?
Well, an increasing number of scientists are seeing undeniable evidence of design and purpose in the universe — from nanomachines in microscopic cells to finely-tuned physical conditions in our solar system, galaxy, and the universe at large.
Where did that design and purpose come from?
Meanwhile, people of faith the world over have marveled at the power and genius of the designer described in the Bible — a God who creates order and beauty out of chaos.
But is that faith supported by the scientific evidence?
The Center for Science and Culture, in partnership with Westminster Theological Seminary, is excited to announce the upcoming Westminster Conference on Science & Faith on April 1–2, 2022. At this unique conference, scientists and theologians will meet to explore this year’s theme of Design & Designer: The Convergence of Science & Theology.
A Special Event— Socrates in the City (Friday night)
Join Eric Metaxas for a Socrates in the City event as he interviews New York Times bestselling author Stephen Meyer about his book Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries that Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe. Socrates In The City holds a handful of live broadcast events each year, hosting conversations on “Life, God, and other small topics” with notable thinkers from all over the world.
Perks to joining in-person:
- Additional breakout sessions presented by scientists and theologians
- Special youth track sessions on intelligent design and the intersection between science & faith, designed especially for junior high and high school students
- Conference bookstore featuring a large selection of titles by conference speakers and other scholars
- Opportunities for book signings with the speakers
Can’t join us in-person?
- Tickets will give you access to view the conference live from the comfort of your own home
- Tickets are interchangable between livestream and in-person, giving you last minute flexibility
- Simulcasting available— contact John Felts if you have a group who would like to host a viewing party
Event Videos
When
Friday–Saturday
April 1–2, 2022
Available via livestream
(See full schedule below)
Where
Covenant Fellowship Church
1 Fellowship Drive
Glen Mills, PA 19342
Contact
John Felts
jfelts@discovery.org
(206) 826-5532

Tentative Schedule
Friday April 1 | |
4:30 PM | Registration opens |
6:30 PM | Welcome & announcements |
6:45 PM | Appreciating Design and Designer Vern Poythress |
7:15 PM | Socrates in the City— Return of the God Hypothesis Eric Metaxas and Stephen Meyer |
8:50 PM | Adjournment |
Saturday April 2 | |
8:00 AM | Registration opens |
8:45 AM | Welcome & announcements |
9:00 AM | Why Human Skeletal Joints are Masterpieces of Engineering A rebuttal of Nathan Lents’ ‘pointless bones’ argument Stuart Burgess |
10:15 AM | Break |
10:30 AM | Breakout Sessions #1 Unbelievable: Myths about the History of Science & Faith Michael Keas Orphan Genes: The Limitless Dictionary of Life Paul Nelson Apologetics: Principles for Presenting Your Faith Scott Oliphint Youth Track | How to Be a Scientific Revolutionary Daniel Reeves |
11:30 AM | Lunch |
1:00 PM | Design in Language Vern Poythress |
2:00 PM | Break |
2:15 PM | Breakout Sessions #2 Systems Biology and Intelligent Design Emily Reeves Design in Miracles Vern Poythress The Power of Design Triangulation Paul Nelson Youth Track | How to Design a House: Biology of the Cell Ransom Poythress |
3:00 PM | Break |
3:15 PM | Breakout Sessions #3 The Design of the Cell Division Cycle Jonathan McLatchie Biology & Beauty: Aesthetics of Design Ransom Poythress The Debate Over Design in the Early Church and What We Can Learn From It John West Youth Track | Scientific Evidence for God Douglas Ell |
4:00 PM | Break |
4:15 PM | Q&A Panel Stephen Meyer, Vern Poythress, Paul Nelson, and Stuart Burgess |
4:50 PM | Wrap-up & adjournment |
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