Princeton Institute on Science and Faith

Science for MinistryTwo from SSCC accepted at Princeton Institute

Jon Maack and Kelby Cotton have been accepted into Princeton Seminary's Science for Ministry Institute. Jon as a scientist will partner with Kelby, examining questions of origins and human nature at the intersection of science, theology, and Christian ministry. Ministry professionals are not always situated to effectively deal with the complex landscape of contemporary science. Likewise, scientists of faith may not have access to the rich resources of the theological tradition. In either case, science often appears to be against Christian belief and practice. Is science against faith and ministry, or is it possible to see science for faith and ministry? The media presentation of either science or Christian faith is far too simplistic and all too often they are presented as opposed to one another.

 

The Science for Ministry Institute at Princeton Seminary is a one-of-a-kind education program designed to promote an informed and productive dialogue around issues of theology and science within churches and other Christian ministry contexts. This program's unique approach pairs a scientifically-curious pastor (Kelby) with a theologically-sensitive scientist (Jon) from the same ministry context. As educational partners, each participant pair will experience a variety of core and elective courses that address important topics in theology and science, focused on key questions surrounding the intersection and dialogue of science and faith.

 

Kelby and Jon begin the three year program this November. They plan to give updates, question and answer sessions and classes as the Institute progresses. Let us all pray for them as they find ways to bring this important conversation and dialogue back to SSCC.