Religion & Spirituality
Alister McGrath; Science and Religion in the Imagination of C.S. Lewis
We are joined by Alister McGrath, speaking on a cross-section of some of his most well known areas, Science and Religion, and C.S Lewis. Interviewed by Ruth Jackson co-host of Premier Unbelievable's The CS Lewis Podcast , Alister will be speaking to us about his newest publication, followed by a time of audience questions, refreshments, and selling initial release copies of the book.
Alister McGrath’s Science and Religion in the Imagination of C. S. Lewis offers the first comprehensive exploration of Lewis’s perspectives on the interplay between science and religion. Written by a globally recognized expert on both Lewis and the science-religion dialogue, this work offers an original and penetrating analysis of Lewis’s views on the roles that science and religion play in humanity’s quest for meaning and significance. This study emphasizes the vital, constructive role of imagination—not just the analytical function of reason—in shaping an authentic “model of the universe.” It breaks new ground by investigating Lewis’s apologetic use of scientific concepts and methods, particularly the idea of identifying the “best explanation” or “best model” of our universe. This book serves as an essential introduction to a crucial yet often overlooked dimension of Lewis’s thought and its relevance to the life of faith today.
The evening continues with a drinks reception, book sale and signing. All are welcome, and booking will be essential!
Wycliffe Hall has set itself the modest task of fostering a New Renaissance of Christian scholarship, leadership and culture. As both a Christian community and a Permanent Private Hall of the University of Oxford, we want to see transformational scholarship, leadership and culture, born out of Christian community, offering the truth, beauty and goodness of the gospel to the world.
To find up more about the New Renaissance Project and related events and activities, please visit our webpage and sign up for email alerts: Wycliffe's New Renaissance Project continues growing | WYCLIFFE HALL
Date: Thursday 12th March
Time: 6-7.30pm, followed by a drinks reception
Venue: Wycliffe Hall, 52-54 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 6PW
Getting here: Wycliffe Hall is on major bus routes. Limited parking may be available on site (please contact us by email if you have any special access requirements) and pay-and-display on-street parking is available close by in Norham Gardens.
Photography and filming: This event will include photography and filming: please contact us directly if you have any questions about this: conferences@wycliffe.ox.ac.uk.
All are welcome: the event is open to the public and free to attend with a ticket.
Alister is presently Senior Research Fellow in the Faculty of Theology and Religion at Oxford. Following undergraduate studies in chemistry and a doctorate in molecular biophysics at Oxford, McGrath transitioned to the study of theology, specializing in the history of theology and its relation to the natural sciences. He has a long-standing interest in the thought of C. S. Lewis, and published an award-winning biography of Lewis in 2013 to mark the fiftieth anniversary of his death. renowned both as a theologian and Christian apologist, Alister is the author of C. S. Lewis: A Life: Eccentric Genius, Reluctant Prophet. As former Principal of Wycliffe Hall we look forward to welcoming him back and hearing him speak on this well-loved subject.
