Science and Divine Action

18-19 April “Science and Divine Action”

St Patrick’s Pontifical University will be hosting a conference dedicated to science and religion, examining the relationship between God, nature, and grace. The conference will discuss the various levels of divine causality, natural and supernatural, beginning in the natural world from cosmological, quantum, and evolutionary-biological perspectives.

Keynotes Speakers: Nicanor Austriaco OP, Adam Hincks SJ, Reginald Lynch OP, Cathriona Russell, Andrew Pinsent, Ignacio Silva, Stacy Transancos

CALL FOR PAPERS (submission deadline: 17 February 2023)The conference will include sessions for short papers. We invite scholars to deliver short papers not only on the conference theme, but also on any theme pertaining more generally to the relationship between the sciences, religion, philosophy, and theology. Please submit an abstract (6-8 sentences) and submit electronically to Andrew.meszaros@spcm.ie with “Conference Short Paper Abstract” in the subject heading. Include your name, position, and institutional affiliation. We welcome submissions from all scholars, both senior and junior scholars (i.e., doctoral and postdoctoral candidates).

Important Dates:17 February: Submission deadline24 February: Notification of acceptance18-19 April: Conference dates

Conference fee is €70; This includes Lunch and teh conference dinner on the evening of the 18th April

Delegates are responsible for booking their own accommodation: there is limited accommodation available on campus, you can book that here https://maynoothcampus.com/ use code TAC_12/23 to avail of the conference rate.