As part of Gloucester Cathedral's exciting programme of events alongside its exhibition of Luke Jerram's Mars: War and Peace is a new Religion and Science Sixth Form Conference on Tuesday 22 October 2024 exploring, the interactions of religion, philosophy and faith with science and the modern world. 

Running all day (10am-2:45pm), this conference is an excellent opportunity for students to explore both a-level content and higher level academic debates, with experts  on hand and the Cathedral open for them to explore. 

The day will include talks and panel discussions including keynote speaker Professor Andrew Davison. Currently Starbridge Professor of Theology and Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge, Professor Davison is about to take up a new role as Canon and Regius Professor of Divinity at Christ Church College, Oxford. From the recent announcement of this new role:

 

‘With his unusual background as both a trained scientist and a theologian, Andrew's work brings together science, theology and philosophy. One of his interests is in the possibility of extraterrestrial life and the human response to such a discovery. For nine months in 2016-17, he was at the Center of Theological Inquiry in Princeton, New Jersey as a member of a team thinking about the implications of life elsewhere in the cosmos, on a project partly funded by NASA, and he has spent the last two years at the Center as a Visiting Fellow. He is on the Steering Committee of the Leverhulme Centre for Life in the Universe, where he represents the Arts & Humanities. His book on religious responses to the prospect of life elsewhere in the universe Astrobiology and Christian Doctrine: Exploring the implications of life in the universe was published last year; the Church Times described it as a "magnificently fair, informative, trustworthy, and mind-expanding work of theology, surely a modern classic in the field".’

 

 

 A full schedule of the day and line up of speakers will be announced in due course. As part of the day, students will also have the opportunity to explore the Mars exhibit, and the Cathedral.
This event, is accessible via level access routes.
If you have any access or inclusion requirements please let us know in our special requests box or by emailing [email protected]

Tickets can be booked both by schools in a group and as an individual student, at a rate of £5 per student
Schools booking as a group, have the option to pay by invoice using the code INVOICEME upon check out.  

Experience the wonders of Planet Mars right here on Earth within the sacred walls of Gloucester Cathedral at Mars: War and Peace. 

The installation from artist Luke Jerram is accompanied by an immersive sound composition from BAFTA award-winning composer Dan Jones. It will be at Gloucester Cathedral between 15 October – 4 November. 

Discover a diverse and packed programme of activities catering to all ages and interests. 

From stargazing under the evening sky, to special tours and theological talks, enrich your experience of Mars: War and Peace beyond earthly bounds. Find out more and discover the full programme on our website: WEBSITE LINK

For any further questions or enquiries please contact [email protected]