Dr. Francis Collins: “Languages of God”
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Dr. Francis Collins
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The Center for Ethics and Religion at Queens will present a four-lecture series on “Languages of God” in February and March of 2008. The annual Witherspoon Lecture on February 21 at 8 p.m. in Dana Auditorium will feature Dr. Francis Collins, head of the Human Genome Project, and a recent recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
All events are free and open to the public. Tickets are required only for the Francis Collins lecture. For tickets, please call 704 337-2404 or email matzj@queens.edu.
Please find below the topics and speakers for the four lectures.
Thursday, February 21 – Dana Auditorium – “The Language of God: Science and Religion.” The Center for Ethics and Religion at Queens will present as the 2008 Witherspoon Lecturer Dr. Francis Collins. Dr. Francis Collins, head of the Human Genome Project, is one of the world’s leading scientists. Dr. Collins believes that faith in God and faith in science can be harmonious, combined into one worldview. In The Language of God he makes the case for God and for science. His book addresses both religion and bioethics. Dr. Collins recently received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civil award. For more about Dr. Collins, click here for a National Public Radio Profile of him.
The remainder of the series will showcase Queens’ faculty and fellows of the Center for Ethics and Religion:
Thursday, February 28 – Sykes Auditorium, 7 p.m. – Dr. Robert Whalen, McMahon Professor of History at Queens.
Tuesday, March 18 – Sykes Auditorium, 7 p.m. – “Languages of God: Ecstasy as Experienced in Snake-Handling.” Dr. Norris Frederick, Jones Chair of Philosophy and Religion at Queens.
Thursday, March 27 – Sykes Auditorium, 7 p.m. – “Languages of God: Service.” Dr. Diane Mowrey, Chaplain, and Irwin Professor of Bible at Queens.
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