Call for Papers

"Frontiers New and Old in Science and Faith"

The 2017 Southern California Christians in Science Day Conference

Jointly hosted by

California Baptist University

and the

Southern California Christians in Science

(a chapter of the American Scientific Affiliation)

9:00 AM – 5 PM on Saturday, April 8^th, 2017

California Baptist University, Riverside, CA

Plenary Talks and Events:

The History and Future of the ASA's Role in the Science-Faith Community

Leslie Wickman, Executive Director of the American Scientific Affiliation

"Lions & Tigers & Bears, Oh My!": Current Perspectives on Evolution's "Big Three?" Challenges to Theism

Jeff Schloss, T.B. Walker Chair of Natural and Behavioral Sciences at Westmont College

Call for Contributions:

Southern California Christians in Science invites contributed 20-minute talks, posters, and panel discussions.  Submissions may address any topic dealing with the intersection between Christianity and science or technology, although contributions on the following topics are particularly encouraged:

 New Science, Ancient Faith.  Contributions should explore the relevance of new developments in the physical, life, or behavioral sciences, and other research frontiers for Christians.

Science, Faith, and Christian Service. Contributions will focus on ministry and service-related activities related to the application of science, technology, or the science-faith interface.

Science and Faith for the Next Generation. What is being done to form young Christians in the area of science and faith.  Contributions from individuals who have developed materials particularly suited for use in churches, religiously affiliated colleges, universities, and seminaries.

Contributions from scientists and humanities scholars with expertise in science and religion; undergraduate, graduate, and seminary students interested in the exploring the relationship between science and faith; and Christian leaders interested in the role science-faith dialogue plays in the life of the church are encouraged.

Submissions should be sent to Michael Everest of Westmont College, at meverest@westmont.edu by Friday, March 3^rd.  Details about the submission process and the American Scientific Affiliation are given on the reverse.

Instructions for Authors of Contributed Presentations

"Frontiers New and Old in Science and Faith"

The 2017 Southern California Christians in Science Day Conference

9:00 AM – 5 PM on Saturday, April 8^th, 2017

California Baptist University, Riverside, CA

Submissions should be sent to Michael Everest of Westmont College, at meverest@westmont.edu by Friday, March 3^rd.  Your submission must include:

1)    Presenting contributor's full name, contact information (mail, phone, and email), and, as appropriate, organization and job title.

2)    Full names of all co-authors, and if appropriate, their titles and institutions/organizations

3)    Title and 200-350 word abstract

All submissions will be evaluated based on their significance, appropriateness, and intellectual merit.[1] Authors will be notified of the acceptance status of their papers by Friday, March 17^th.

The American Scientific Affiliation (ASA) (network.asa3.org) was founded in 1941 as an international network of Christians in the sciences.  Members of the ASA are united by a belief in orthodox Christianity, as defined by the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds and a commitment to mainstream science, that is, any subject on which there is a clear scientific consensus.  The ASA is not an advocacy organization. Where there is honest disagreement on an aspect of science, Christian faith, or the relationship between the two, the ASA strives to create a safe environment in which dialogue can flourish and diverse, even contrasting, ideas can be discussed with courtesy and respect.