Biola Events
May. 18, 2013
Neuroscience and the Soul Conference
CCT Annual Conference
- When
- Friday, May 10, 8:00 AM-7:30 PM,
Saturday, May 11, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM - Location
- Biola Calvary Chapel
- Contact
- Rachel Dee
- Registration
Free, but an RSVP is required: CLICK HERE TO RSVP.
Are neuroscience and Christian belief compatible?
Does the soul exist?
Are we free?
What happens when we die?
What does the brain have to do with Christian Spirituality?
What does contemporary neuroscience have to do with Christian belief in the soul? For thousands of years, the Christian tradition has affirmed belief in the existence of immaterial human souls, which have the capability to act freely in the world, finding rest with God beyond physical death.
But what should we make of the Christian understanding of human persons in light of recent research in cognitive science, neuropsychology, and interpersonal neurobiology? Can we solve the mysteries of who and what we are by learning more about the brain? Is Christian belief in the existence of the soul, human freedom, and life after death consistent with neuroscience?
These questions engage a variety of disciplines and perspectives, inviting neurologists, psychologists, doctors, philosophers, and theologians into the conversation about the mystery of human nature and purpose in our neuroscientific age.
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Plenary Addresses by: John Cooper
Theologian Joel Green
Theologian William Hasker
Philosopher
Comments by CCT Fellows:
Robin Collins
Nancy Duvall
Emily Esch
Stewart Goetz |
William Hurlbut
Physician/Ethicist JP Moreland
Philosopher Timothy O’Connor
Philosopher
Doug Huffman
Veli-Matti Karkkainen
Eric LaRock
Jason McMartin |
Brad Strawn
Psychologist Richard Swinburne
Philosopher Dean Zimmerman
Philosopher
Jason Runyan
Kevin Seybold
Dan Speak |
Conference Schedule
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FRIDAY 8:00-8:30 AM 8:30-8:45 AM
8:45-9:55 AM
1:45-2:55 PM
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Registration Welcome Remarks
THE IMPOSSIBILITY OF PROVING DETERMINISM
CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY, SCIENCE, AND THE HUMAN SOUL
Panel Discussion Lunch
ON DOING WITHOUT A SOUL: A NEW TESTAMENT PERSPECTIVE
Friday Evening Banquet: |
SATURDAY 8:00-8:30 AM 8:30-8:45 AM
8:45-9:55 AM
1:45-2:55 PM
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Registration Welcome Remarks
THE DIALECTIC OF SOUL AND BODY
THE BRAIN, CONSCIOUSNESS, AND HUMAN MEANING: CASE STUDIES FROM NEUROSCIENCE
THE UNBEARABLE EMBEDDEDNESS OF BEING: TOWARD A POST-CARTESIAN PSYCHOTHERAPY
Panel Discussion |
