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
    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 p.m.: Supper in Biology Commons 
 

All are welcome! 



Sponsors: Office of Research & Creative Scholarship and The American Scientific Affiliation


Contact:
   Carlisle Sutton
   
   269-362-3446

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