Christian Living in a Techno-Scientific World

Come and be equipped and encouraged to grapple with issues at the intersection of
Christianity, the sciences, and technology.

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25 + 26 November 2022 Ridley College Melbourne & Online

About COSAC 2022

The world is changing rapidly.

Scientific discoveries and technological advancements are opening up worlds of possibilities. Christians are being faced with challenges and questions they’ve never had to consider before. How can we live as faithful followers of Jesus in our techno-scientific world, and respond to the complex challenges and opportunities that it presents?

Join us at ISCAST’s biennial Conference on Science and Christianity (COSAC 2022) as we come together to dive into this topic over 2 days. This conference is designed to equip and encourage Christians from all backgrounds to grapple with issues at the intersection of science and Christianity, and to offer plenty of opportunities to connect with others interested in the science–faith conversation.

If you’re a student, you could have the chance to win a grant for a science–faith project proposal! See our Call for Proposals for more details.

If you’d like to enquire about very reasonably priced accommodation next door to Ridley, contact us.

Featured Speakers

Alister McGrath, a globally recognised thinker in science and theology, will be joining us live from England on the 25th of November for a talk with Q&A time.

As well, NASA Hubble Senior Scientist Jennifer Wiseman will be joining us virtually on the 26th.

Browse all our speakers

Program schedule

Day 1
Friday 25 November
Insights

Insights

Academic Conference

Dive deep into various relevant topics through stimulating presentations at INSIGHTS, the academically-styled first day of our conference.

8:30 – 9:00am
Registration & Welcome
9:15am
Keynote: Megan Best
10:00am
Tea/Coffee Break
10:10am
Parallel Sessions #1
11:50am
Tea/Coffee Break
12:00pm
Lightning Talks
12:30 – 1:30pm
Lunch (provided)
2:00pm
Keynote: Andrew Sloane
4:00pm
Afternoon Tea
4:30pm
Parallel Sessions #2
6:00pm
Dinner
8:00pm
Keynote: Alister McGrath
9:00pm
End
Day 2
Saturday 26 November
Integrate

Integrate

General Conference –
Suitable for all ages and backgrounds

Join us at INTEGRATE (suitable for all backgrounds) as we learn together about how Christian faith integrates with the challenges and opportunities of our techno-scientific world.

9:00am
Registration & Welcome
9:30am
Panel Discussion: “Integrating Faith and Science in Work”
10:30am
Morning Tea (provided)
11:00am
Tony Rinaudo: “Climate Change and Faith”
12:00pm
Lunch (provided)
12:30pm
Optional Lunchtime Events (Climate Change & Creation Care discussion group, Science–Faith Q&A, Meet & Greet)
1:30pm
Jennifer Wiseman: “Learning from an Amazing Universe”
2:30pm
Seminars
3:30pm
Afternoon Tea
3:50pm
Integrate Grants: Pitches & Awards
5:00pm
End

Venue

Location

Ridley College Melbourne

Address

170 The Avenue, Parkville VIC 3052

Christian Living in a Techno-Scientific World