This is the title of the 2024 E.T.S. Walton Lecture on Science and Religion, which will be given by Prof. Andrew Bowie of Trinity College Dublin.

The lecture will be given twice, and is open to the public and free at both venues:

Thursday 14 November 2024
19:30, Trinity Church, The Exchange, 50 Gardiner Street Lower, Dublin

Thursday 21 November 2024
19:30, Fitzroy Presbyterian Church, 77 University Street, Belfast

Prof. Andrew Bowie will explore the relationship between science and Christian faith. Drawing from his personal journey a both a research scientist and a church leader, he will touch on topics such as evidence and truth, current controversies, recent developments, and current hope.

Andrew Bowie is Professor of Innate Immunology in the School of Biochemistry and Immunology. He obtained his PhD in Biochemistry from Trinity College in 1997, was elected a Fellow of Trinity College in 2008, and a member of the Royal Irish Academy in 2014. His research expertise is in the area of innate immunity, and work in his laboratory has shed light on how the innate immune system detects pathogens, how pathogens evade and subvert such detection, and also how innate immunity contributes to harmful inflammation. More information about his research can be found here. For many years Andrew has also been one of the volunteer senior leaders of Trinity Church in Dublin city centre.

You can find more information about the 2024 Walton Lecture at https://www.cis.org.uk/ireland/walton/

An A4 poster that can be used to advertise the lecture can be downloaded here.