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Dr. John M. Templeton, Jr., Margaret Yee and Eric Weislogel
Nature, Intentionality and Finality – Oxford Group (SophiaEuropa)
Ian Ramsey Centre, Theology Faculty, University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
Chairperson: Rev. Margaret Yee, Ph.D.
http://users.ox.ac.uk/~theo0038/SophiaEuropa
Membership in this winning society consists of some of the leading scholars at one of the world’s most prestigious universities. Academic fields represented by the membership include physics, chemistry, psychology, zoology, nanomaterials, systematic theology, practical ethics, philosophy, sociology, biochemistry, psychiatry, and international relations. They have launched a multi-tiered program under the umbrella theme of “Nature, Intentionality, and Finality,” that brings together the core group for bi-annual organizational and study meetings, fortnightly seminars, and periodic international conferences, as well participation in the pan-European SophiaEuropa project. Their series of seminars and conferences on God and Nature used the tragedy of the tsunami as a touchstone for their explorations. Their next series deals with the issue of embryonic and stem-cell research and their meaning for the human person. The society has collaborated with other intra-departmental groups associated with the university, including the Forum on Science and Religion hosted by the department of physics, and the Michael Argyle Forum for Psychology and Religion. The society aims to generate a “snowball effect” in promoting transdisciplinary dialogue and inter-institutional approaches to research in issues of science and religion.
Award Accepted by : Margaret Yee
Dr. Margaret Yee is Senior Research Fellow of St. Cross College Oxford, Hon. Associate Director of Ian Ramsey Centre, and Chairman and Joint Convener of SophiaEuropa Oxford. She is a member of the Faculty of Theology in Oxford for which she tutors and lectures and is Chairman of Examiners for the Master of Studies in Science and Religion. Until recently, she was College Chaplain of Nuffield College. Her major research work has been on the principles of knowing, with special reference to the history and philosophy of science and the thought of Austin Farrer, particularly his metaphysics and philosophical theology. She is currently preparing for publication a book entitled A Science of God? Divine Action, Agency and Providence - An Introduction to the thought of Austin Farrer.
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