NBS Science & Faith Symposiums
Schedule
Mon Nov 24 2025 at 05:00 pm to 07:10 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School | St Albans, EN
About this Event
About the event
This session is the springboard of our evening events series titled 'NBS Science and Faith Symposiums'. Our students (Yrs 11-13), their families, and parish priests will get to hear from a variety of experts in theology, science & technology, share a meal, and take part in rountable discussions and activities to reflect on the relationship between these disciplines. We want to discover, dialogue, and discern together.
Fr Toby Lees will guide us through the basics while also challenging us to delve deeper. A helpful introduction that will lay the foundation necessary for fruitful engagement in the more complex topics of our upcoming events (e.g. artificial intelligence and bioethics among others).
Whether you think science and faith have nothing to say to each other, that they can sometimes interact, or you just want to find out more, this is the place for you.
If you have any questions, please email Miss Gallego ([email protected]). Please, add one ticket per person to your basket (e.g. a family of two parents, a grandparent, and a pupil will need four tickets).
Stay tuned for future dates!
About our project
Scientists in Congregations and the ECLAS project are funded by a £6.2 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation, running 2023-27. ECLAS is led from St John’s College, Durham University in partnership with the University of York and the Church of England.
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Agenda
🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Arrival
Info: Arrive from 4:45pm for parking. Please, allow enough time for arrivals, parking, and registration as the event will start promptly at the specified timings.
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:15 PM
Registration
Info: Registration at the check-in desk. Booklets and our new symposiums merch will be distributed.
🕑: 05:15 PM - 05:30 PM
Introduction and welcome
Info: Miss Gallego will introduce the ECLAS-funded project, the speakers, and the format of the evening.
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:10 PM
An Introduction to Science, Faith, and Technology (working title)
Host: Fr Toby Lees OP
Info: A talk by Fr Toby Lees OP, introducing us to the fundamentals of the science, technology, and faith conversation while challenging us to delve deeper into our own understanding of the interaction between these disciplines. An accessible talk for both newbies and veterans.
🕑: 06:10 PM - 06:30 PM
Drinks and Nibbles
Info: A well-deserved break with scrumptious finger food galore. Grab a plate and a drink. The perfect opportunity to share a piece of your mind with others around you.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Roundtable Discussions and Activities
Info: Scenarios, discussions, and other hands-on activities.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:10 PM
Final Remarks
Where is it happening?
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, Colney Heath Lane, St Albans, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00
