Professor Ward will discuss the claim made by scientists like Richard Dawkins that science undermines religious belief. He will argue that most classical scientists such as Isaac Newton, were in fact motivated by their religious faith to explore science. Professor Ward, who is also the Canon of Christ Church College, has written extensively on the subject of religion, and some of his most recent publications include God, Faith and the New Millennium and Religion and Community, vol 4 of Comparative Theology. The annual lecture series is funded by the Keswick Hall Trustees and reflects issues affecting Christianity or religious education. This year's lecture starts at 6 pm in Lecture Theatre 1 on Wednesday 23 February 2000.
Admission is free and open to members of the public.