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Blaise Pascal, a brilliant Christian
scientist (born June 19, 1623 and
died August 19, 1662) who has often been called the first “modern
Christian” because he understood that science and religion were indeed
compatible.Pascal embraced the
sciences of his time (math, physics, chemistry, engineering), but was also a
remarkable theologian and apologist. Since this project seeks out science to support a deeper
understanding of faith, the effort resonates with Pascal’s thinking that
science can enhance the study of religion in general and more concretely, the
religious life of the individual believer.
The project is named
to reflect the thought and life example of
New York and its environs offer exceptional theological and scientific expertise
and educational resources that can provide exceptional resources for this
project. In particular, Princeton
Theological Seminary’s “Science for Ministry Institute” is offering a fall 2011
program that we envision as the launching pad for The Pascal Project.” The Institute and its
programs are didactic in nature, examining questions of origins and human
nature at the intersection of science, theology, and Christian ministry.
The Pascal Project will:
1. explore the relationship between science and religion
with a deeply interested small group of church members and ministers to be named
The Pascal Forum,
2. interview and educate a broad
spectrum of existing groups within the congregation about the topic,
3. sponsor a series of Pascal Seminars and other communication
initiatives on the questions of keenest interest for the entire congregation
and larger community.
These three-layered educational initiatives
will be developed over a period of nearly two years beginning in the fall of
2011 and ending with an evaluation of the project in the late spring of 2013.