20th Annual Andrews Autumn Conference on Religion
“The unnecessary war between science and religion”
Research & Creative Scholarship
Fri, October 31, 2025 @ 07:30 pm - 08:30 pm
Sat, November 1, 2025 @ 09:00 am - 06:00 pm
Fri, October 31, 2025 @ 07:30 pm - 08:30 pm
Sat, November 1, 2025 @ 09:00 am - 06:00 pm
Biology Amphitheater, Price Hall
Join us to examine of the history of the relationship between science and religion, beginning with the Christian roots of modern empirical science, progressing through the conflicts instigated by both sides and looking toward a hopeful future in mutual respect and dialogue.
Featuring (in order of presentation):
Rahel Wells, professor of biblical studies, Andrews University
John Reeve, associate professor of church history; director, PhD (religion) and ThD programs, Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary
Gary Burdick, professor of physics; dean of research, Andrews University
Jeffrey Koperski, professor of philosophy, Saginaw Valley State University
Ralph Stearley, professor of geology, Calvin University
Martin Hanna, professor of theology, Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, Oct. 31, Biology Amphitheater, Price Hall
7:30 p.m.: Vespers & Plenary Presentation
Saturday, Nov. 1, Biology Amphitheater, Price Hall
8–8:45 a.m.: Breakfast Outside Price Hall Auditorium (all are welcome)
9 a.m.: Devotional and Plenary Presentations
1 p.m.: Lunch in Café (for purchase)
2:45 p.m.: Panel Discussion with Plenary Speakers; John Reeve, moderator
4:45 p.m.: Closing Worship
5:00 p.m.: Supper in Biology Commons
All are welcome!
Sponsors: Office of Research & Creative Scholarship and The American Scientific Affiliation
Contact:
Carlisle Sutton
carlisle@andrews.edu
269-362-3446
Contact:
Carlisle Sutton
carlisle@andrews.edu
269-362-3446
