ISCAST | Christians in Science and Technology

Out Now: "I want to fix ears"

ISCAST Patron, Graeme Clark, publishes his inspiring first-hand account of the bionic ear invention....
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ISCAST 2020 Conversations: Now online!

All the fascinating series of conversations are now on YouTube
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Free book for new ISCAST members

Join ISCAST now as a new member and receive this book in the mail as a welcome gift.
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Sign up for over 50 COSAC 2020 talks

It's not too late to hear all the COSAC talks. Check the website for details.
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The ISCAST public library
The ISCAST public book library is in East Melbourne. ISCAST members have borrowing rights.
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Review of Adam and the Genome: Reading...
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Putting a reckless God under the microscope...
New ISCAST book featured in 'Eternity'
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In an increasingly global and secular scientific culture, the science-faith conversation is at the cutting edge of Christian engagement. ISCAST engages Australians in this conversation, calling people to take the message of Jesus seriously.

Before analysing the relationship between these two notions, faith and science did not really align in my mind. They seemed too distant, almost like polar opposites, however my understanding of this has definitely changed. Even though there are distinct differences—science asking how things are created whereas religion asking why—the correlation is complementary.
A year-10 student after an ISCAST school seminar

I used to think that science and faith could not exist in the same world. Now I think that it is all a matter of perspective, because faith and science can co-exist.
Year-9 student at an ISCAST school seminar

Questions of faith and science are of great importance for people of all ages, and they are being extremely well addressed by ISCAST.
ISCAST patron, Professor Graeme Clark AC FAA FRS, bionic ear pioneer

Science and faith is a key issue ... ISCAST addresses the complexity of this important question in ways young people can handle. Thank you.
Rev. Philippa Lohmeyer-Collins, Chaplain and Religion and Values Teacher, Mentone Girls’ Grammar

Thinking seriously about science is important for all of life but especially important for those thinking about the bigger questions of our existence. No organisation in Australia does it better than ISCAST.
Dr John Dickson, founding director, Centre for Public Christianity

It was fantastic to have ISCAST present to our Year 10s. The talk encouraged students and staff to think deeply across a variety of themes and topics. I highly recommend ISCAST for presenting on faith and science in any school setting.
Rev. Nick Curtis, Director of Christian Ministries, PLC, Melbourne

Creation's wonders draw me to worship of the Creator and curiosity about the created order. ISCAST stimulates and nurtures my curiosity and hence my worship: ‘faith seeks understanding’. I commend the strategic mission of ISCAST and urge support for its resourcing of science and Christian faith.
Bishop John Harrower OAM

ISCAST has provided me the opportunity to think deeply about current and future developments in science and technology from a biblical and personal faith perspective. The opportunity to engage with Christians from a range of academic, practitioner and study backgrounds has encouraged and challenged me. ISCAST is such an excellent platform for meaningful conversation on these subjects with God at the centre, helping to strengthen my faith and providing a deeper sense of community.
Carl Michael, superannuation industry Chief Technology Officer

Featured News

The ISCAST—NZCIS 2021 Conversations

Join us from April 22 as we converse live with local and international speakers. This new series of conversations is a collaboration between our friends across the Tasman, New Zealand Christians in Science (NZCIS), and ISCAST in Australia.

REVIEW OF “THE BIBLE & ANCIENT SCIENCE: PRINCIPLES OF INTERPRETATION” BY DENIS O. LAMOUREUX

Review of The Bible & Ancient Science: Principles of Interpretation by Denis O. Lamoureux

Reviewed by Jonathan M. Hanes

Tribute to Brian Bayston

The following tribute is written by Alan Gijsbers, ISCAST Immediate Past President.

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Latest News

The ISCAST—NZCIS 2021 Conversations

Sunday, 6 June 2021 - 12:49pm

Join us from April 22 as we converse live with local and international speakers. This new series of conversations is a collaboration between our friends across the Tasman, New Zealand Christians in Science (NZCIS), and ISCAST in Australia.

REVIEW OF “THE BIBLE & ANCIENT SCIENCE: PRINCIPLES OF INTERPRETATION” BY DENIS O. LAMOUREUX

Friday, 4 June 2021 - 12:49pm

Review of The Bible & Ancient Science: Principles of Interpretation by Denis O. Lamoureux

Reviewed by Jonathan M. Hanes

Tribute to Brian Bayston

Friday, 21 May 2021 - 4:04pm

The following tribute is written by Alan Gijsbers, ISCAST...

A personal tribute to John Polkinghorne

Saturday, 1 May 2021 - 8:42am

Recently eminent scientist and Anglican Priest John Polkinghorne passed away, aged ninety. Andrew Stewart shares a personal tribute to a person who had a significant impact upon him.

Rev. Andrew Stewart is a chaplain at...

Vale Dr Murray Seiffert

Thursday, 29 April 2021 - 6:01pm

On behalf of all those in ISCAST circles who knew and respected Murray, we pass on our condolences...

April 10: Online tribute to John Polkinghorne, with Alister McGrath

Wednesday, 31 March 2021 - 9:12am

UPDATE: The recording of this past event can be found here: ...

Strange Bedfellows? Orthodox Theology and Science

Saturday, 27 March 2021 - 11:42pm

ISCAST Fellow Doru Costache recently published the article described below. It is a developed version of a paper presented at ISCAST's Conference on Science and Christianity in 2020.

The paper...

Model embryos: Praising heroes, damning villains, or thoughtful conversation? Reflections on iBlastoids and the discourse of science, ethics and religion

Monday, 22 March 2021 - 1:35pm

ISCAST Fellow Andrew Sloane comments on the recent development of "model human embryos."

Biotechnology has made remarkable advances in the last few decades. It has also raised ever-more-...

Vale John Polkinghorne: A tribute to the life and work of a true Christian scholar

Tuesday, 16 March 2021 - 7:37am

A shorter version of this article was published here at Eternity News. On 10 April 2021,...

Tom McLeish's Boyle Lecture

Wednesday, 27 January 2021 - 2:14pm

UPDATE: This event has passed, but you can watch it on YouTube here.

An invitation from ISCAST Distinguished Fellow, Tom McLeish...

Review—The Faraday Papers

Thursday, 21 January 2021 - 6:14pm

Review of "The...

ISCAST Fellow Mike Clarke on "Why preserve anything?"

Tuesday, 12 January 2021 - 8:58am

ISCAST fellow Mike Clarke recently featured on an episode of City Bible Forum's Big Questions show. The big question was: Why preserve anything? And, in particular, why should we be concerned with the impact of fire on fauna? Mike is a biologist...

Christmas and Science: Reflections by John Long on Christmas, science, and Stanley Jaki

Friday, 18 December 2020 - 1:27pm

A reflection by ISCAST Associate John Long on Christmas, science, and the work of Stanley Jaki

(Photo: The author and Stanley Jaki in 1992.)

Review of "The Lost World of the Flood: Mythology, Theology and the Deluge Debate" by Longman and Walton

Thursday, 17 December 2020 - 11:06am

Review of The Lost World of the Flood: Mythology, Theology and the Deluge Debate by Tremper Longman III and John H Walton (with a contribution by Stephen O. Moshier).

Reviewed by Loraine Holley

Science and Orthodoxy Around the World

Monday, 14 December 2020 - 7:59pm

News from ISCAST fellow Doru Costache about the "science and Orthodoxy" project and documentary.

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Events

Feb 04

Tom McLeish's Boyle Lecture

UPDATE: This event has passed, but you can...

Apr 10

April 10: Online tribute to John Polkinghorne, with Alister McGrath

UPDATE: The recording of this past event can be found here: ...

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Special offers: "SCIENCE AND CHRISTIANITY" BY CHRIS MULHERIN

ISCAST Executive Director Chris Mulherin has written an easy-to-read introduction to science and Christianity. Sign up as an ISCAST member to get a free copy. Or Garratt Publishing have a "buy 5 and get 1 free" deal here . You can find out more about the book here.

"Unlikely Allies" now available to order!

In Unlikely Allies: Monotheism and the Rise of Science, Mark Worthing investigates the claims of religious traditions that they played a unique role in the rise of the natural sciences. Click here to buy the book.

"A Reckless God?" Out Now!

A Reckless God? Currents and Challenges in the Christian Conversation with Science, edited by ISCAST Executive Director Chris Mulherin, Roland Ashby, John Pilbrow and Stephen Ames, is the first in the "ISCAST Nexus" series. Click here to buy the book.